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Ken Jozwiak         POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Brown Deer,Wisconsin,USA |
posted 07-26-2012 10:22 PM
    
I switched to nonrunflat tires.Love them.Does anyone know of a of a compact car jack that would fit under a Prowler with a flat tire, and also fit in the "trunk". I had no luck on a site search. I have a plug kit and small compressor.Because so many owners are going to nonrunflats I thought it was a worthy question. |
silverkat       POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:upstate NY |
posted 07-26-2012 10:32 PM
I tried to find a jack recently. It's the front that's the problem, so low. I ended up buying a couple of low profile drive on chocks that enable you to jack even front w/no problem once you pull up on them. Problem is they won't fit in trunk.  |
ALLEY CAT     POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 07-26-2012 10:47 PM
Hi Ken,, Good question..
^^ At that point,,,you'll need a lug nut breaking tool or four-way to get the lug nuts off, and still without a spare tire to put on...... |
WINDY CITY PROWLER POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. USA |
posted 07-26-2012 11:12 PM
I have a floor jack that i have used on the prowler but never put it in the trunk and i bought it at Sears. But how much better is the ride with those tires and what kind did you get. Also what day are you going to Woodward? |
catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 07-27-2012 12:20 AM
a scissor jack will work frt or rr,just measure the retracted,closed height you wiil need for the frt frame rail new about 20.00 used from a wrecking yard way less.got mine from a totaled nissan that was going to the bone yard.its small and compact and have had one for about 12 yrs and never used it yet,dont you have road service.do a search-scissor jack. ------------------ |
NITE-4X4 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Billings, MT, USA |
posted 07-27-2012 08:32 AM
I have not fully researched it, but I would think there is some type of a "air pillow" available that you could fill with air to lift the car. The small air compressor could be used to inflate the pillow to lift the car... don't know for sure??? |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 07-27-2012 11:32 AM
airbag jacks-400.00 to 600.00 for a car.then you need a compressor and a power supply also. ------------------ |
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WINDY CITY PROWLER POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. USA |
posted 07-27-2012 02:04 PM
I had an air bag jack and it connected to the exaust pipe. Worked real good until it was stolen out of my car by a Valet company. |
DublinOH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:McMurray, Pa, USA |
posted 07-27-2012 02:49 PM
http://www.calcarcover.com/product.aspx?id=231 This looks like the ticket. I don't have one yet! |
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silverkat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:upstate NY |
posted 07-27-2012 02:58 PM
 Now that's a great suggestion! |
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RPL POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Rochester Hills, MI, USA |
posted 07-27-2012 03:10 PM
That's the lowest jack that I've ever seen! There's room in the truck of a Prowler for one of those! |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 07-27-2012 03:13 PM
6.5 inches,not enough to get a prowler wheel off the ground.6.25 inches from ground to frame rail jacking point,not enough to get the wheel off the ground,good idea, not enough range.a piece of 4x4 may do it.my scissor jack is 5 inches top to bottom closed.opens to about 12 inches. ------------------ This message has been edited by catfish on 07-27-2012 at 03:47 PM |
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Me Time Prowler Junkie From: NJ. USA |
posted 07-27-2012 06:25 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Titan-Exhaust-Air-Jack-2-Ton/product-reviews/B000P5TUSI/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Found this on Amazon.com, $70 and a couple of good reviews, 1 funny one worth reading!!! |
beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 07-27-2012 06:48 PM
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There's a few funny comments on that site. Here's one quote: "it worked but didnt hold air when line shot off exhaust....had minimal time to perform the work". |
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John Cole Prowler Junkie From:St. Augustine, FL 32086 |
posted 07-28-2012 10:48 AM
AAA is the answer for me This message has been edited by John Cole on 07-28-2012 at 10:49 AM |
alrtg POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Westminster, MD, USA |
posted 07-28-2012 12:14 PM
quote: While AAA may be an alternative, it is up to you as an owner to prompt the person on the phone to send the proper equipment. Inform them this is a collector car that can easily be damaged, bla bla bla. Upon arrival you would need to then evaluate the competency of the individual that shows up before allowing them to proceed, after all it is your car. Services like these typically make money based on a high volume of calls. They simply want to get done as quickly as possible so they can get to the next job. If the technician on site damages your vehicle.....oops simply won't be acceptable, will it? A little precaution goes a long way. JMO |
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Me Time Prowler Junkie From: NJ. USA |
posted 07-28-2012 01:25 PM
A nice tip might help the tow operator take extra care in loading/off loading your car. |
JeraneW POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Hilton Head, South Carolina , USA |
posted 07-28-2012 01:50 PM
NOTE: Most tow trucks ramps are too steep and short wood planks will help allow clearance so the Prowler can be loaded properly. I carry photos to show the tow truck driver the correct procedure for "hooking up." I hope I will never need to use this information. |
NRVOUS POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Pa |
posted 07-28-2012 03:38 PM
Anytime I have ever needed a tow I always throw the guy a twenty right up front. quote: |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 07-28-2012 11:02 PM
make sure you stand there and watch them load it,or you will be sorry. ------------------ |
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Ken Jozwiak POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Brown Deer,Wisconsin,USA |
posted 07-29-2012 11:42 PM
It always amazes me, someone can ask a question and so many people come up with interesting solutions, and interesting rebuttals. Thanks for all the input. Ken |
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beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 09-18-2012 10:57 AM
This one looks pretty compact and electric to boot. 4" to 14"
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