Where can you get air jacks
07-09-2007, 07:21 PM
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as in the 4 that are fitted to touring cars etc? ive seen them in demon tweeks motorsport catalogue but they arent cheap at around Ł400 each iirc.
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07-09-2007, 07:36 PM
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i hope your not thinking about putting them on a road car,,,
remember you need a gas bottle, a lance for the connection, the connection itself on the car, pipes, the jacks need to be very securely mounted to the car!
oh and generally they stick down quite far below the level of the floor
remember you need a gas bottle, a lance for the connection, the connection itself on the car, pipes, the jacks need to be very securely mounted to the car!
oh and generally they stick down quite far below the level of the floor
07-09-2007, 07:53 PM
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As Gareth T say's, they stick down quite a bit below the floor level. If you check out the Fast Ford ( possibly a Cosworth special - will help narrow the search ) issue with the GGR Petronas / Mach 5 liveried RS500 featured, you'll see what we mean. There's also a small write up about the air jack's themselves.
They are very pointless on a normal road car though as they are used for faster wheel removal during pitstop's.
AP Racing is the only place I've seen them brand new, although some one mentioned Demon Tweeks above. Also mentioned is touring Car Spares, but the one's I've seen on there always looked shagged - which is to be expected really, but suppose if you don't mind the look's then go for it.
gus you're right, that belong's to a crazy Scandanavian dude.
Good luck.
They are very pointless on a normal road car though as they are used for faster wheel removal during pitstop's.
AP Racing is the only place I've seen them brand new, although some one mentioned Demon Tweeks above. Also mentioned is touring Car Spares, but the one's I've seen on there always looked shagged - which is to be expected really, but suppose if you don't mind the look's then go for it.
gus you're right, that belong's to a crazy Scandanavian dude.
Good luck.
07-09-2007, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by gus
i have seen some fitted to a white 3dr that do sit quite low
think it might have been one of the crazy scandinavian cars
think it might have been one of the crazy scandinavian cars
07-09-2007, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by MAD EVO 4
Originally Posted by gus
i have seen some fitted to a white 3dr that do sit quite low
think it might have been one of the crazy scandinavian cars
think it might have been one of the crazy scandinavian cars
07-09-2007, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Alloy
Originally Posted by MAD EVO 4
Originally Posted by gus
i have seen some fitted to a white 3dr that do sit quite low
think it might have been one of the crazy scandinavian cars
think it might have been one of the crazy scandinavian cars
you have air jack lance either on the side or rear of vehicle, once air line connected the pistons shoot out on to the floor
07-09-2007, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Originally Posted by MAD EVO 4
you only need 3 as we use them and touring cars only have 3 aswell
07-09-2007, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Originally Posted by MAD EVO 4
you only need 3 as we use them and touring cars only have 3 aswell
you dont need four so u save weight
07-09-2007, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MAD EVO 4
Originally Posted by gus
i have seen some fitted to a white 3dr that do sit quite low
think it might have been one of the crazy scandinavian cars
think it might have been one of the crazy scandinavian cars
just saying that i have seen them lower, guess they come in different ram lengths
07-09-2007, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MAD EVO 4
Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Originally Posted by MAD EVO 4
you only need 3 as we use them and touring cars only have 3 aswell
you dont need four so u save weight
07-09-2007, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by miller3
Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Originally Posted by MAD EVO 4
you only need 3 as we use them and touring cars only have 3 aswell
Two at front for the weight and one at rear as it'll be lighter
07-09-2007, 08:06 PM
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Ah nevermind, was thinking wrongly in how they worked, simple yet stupid mistake. Anyway, I've never seen them sitting flush, have you any pictures?
07-09-2007, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Originally Posted by miller3
Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
Originally Posted by MAD EVO 4
you only need 3 as we use them and touring cars only have 3 aswell
Two at front for the weight and one at rear as it'll be lighter
07-09-2007, 08:12 PM
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they can fit flush BUT on a road/track car, the floor pan hight will be ALOT higher than the machines( 
) you are working on! you cant get double extending pistons, but the price is just going up and up!
) you are working on! you cant get double extending pistons, but the price is just going up and up!
07-09-2007, 08:14 PM
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they can fit flush BUT on a road/track car, the floor pan hight will be ALOT higher than the machines( ) you are working on! you cant get double extending pistons, but the price is just going up and up!
) you are working on! you cant get double extending pistons, but the price is just going up and up!
07-09-2007, 08:14 PM
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position of the pistons (be it 3 or 4) depends on a few things, weight of the car being one of them!
force=pressurexarea
where pressure is in pascals and area in meters
force=pressurexarea
where pressure is in pascals and area in meters
07-09-2007, 08:51 PM
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If you are fitting air jacks you have to fabricate mounts, and if you have to fabricate mounts then you can fit them where you want (flush) and usually next to the roll cage.
You also need the following:
3 or 4 air jacks (depends on the total weight of the vehicle) 400kg each jack approx.
6 to 8m of areoquipe or high pressure hardline. Ł200
Male input valve. Ł200
Female lance. Ł250
High pressure gas regulator 300psi. Ł300
A supply of compressed gas and botttles. Ł???
Expensive but useful.
Simon.
You also need the following:
3 or 4 air jacks (depends on the total weight of the vehicle) 400kg each jack approx.
6 to 8m of areoquipe or high pressure hardline. Ł200
Male input valve. Ł200
Female lance. Ł250
High pressure gas regulator 300psi. Ł300
A supply of compressed gas and botttles. Ł???
Expensive but useful.
Simon.
07-09-2007, 10:00 PM
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Race parts (UK) Ltd do jacks that lift 760Kgs each @ 40Bar! They are not on there web site, give them a call 01491 822000 and ask for Phill he is a very helpful kinda guy.
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Originally Posted by Alloy
As Gareth T say's, they stick down quite a bit below the floor level. If you check out the Fast Ford ( possibly a Cosworth special - will help narrow the search ) issue with the GGR Petronas / Mach 5 liveried RS500 featured, you'll see what we mean. There's also a small write up about the air jack's themselves.
They are very pointless on a normal road car though as they are used for faster wheel removal during pitstop's.
AP Racing is the only place I've seen them brand new, although some one mentioned Demon Tweeks above. Also mentioned is touring Car Spares, but the one's I've seen on there always looked shagged - which is to be expected really, but suppose if you don't mind the look's then go for it.
gus you're right, that belong's to a crazy Scandanavian dude.
Good luck.
They are very pointless on a normal road car though as they are used for faster wheel removal during pitstop's.
AP Racing is the only place I've seen them brand new, although some one mentioned Demon Tweeks above. Also mentioned is touring Car Spares, but the one's I've seen on there always looked shagged - which is to be expected really, but suppose if you don't mind the look's then go for it.
gus you're right, that belong's to a crazy Scandanavian dude.
Good luck.
, i dont sell anything thats shagged ! Theyre generally described as accuratley as possible , this allows people to budget for repair kits, springs, seals , rings & fittings as required , i sell loads of these and never had a complaint ! There are also many companies that make airjacks , but no-one on this site is ever going to need them just the trolley equipment , 40 bar reg and Paolli hose is a Grand ! Leave these toys alone with the centrelock wheels , they have no place on road cars .
