How do you jack up a low model 3?

[robl45]

I used a bar from my Prius to get the lugs off, they weren't on supertight like you find sometimes. I used a small impact gun to help get them on and off quickly and a torque wrench to finish up.

 

[SammichLover]

I used a bar from my Prius to get the lugs off, they weren't on supertight like you find sometimes. I used a small impact gun to help get them on and off quickly and a torque wrench to finish up.

Just be very careful with the impact wrench. If you change wheels often you need to have the impact set to lowest level and pull off trigger before it finishes.

Actual tightening should be by hand.

 

[robl45]

This is an impact screw driver essentially. Just making it easy to spin on and off

 

[SammichLover]

This is an impact screw driver essentially. Just making it easy to spin on and off

By the time you futz around with hoses and the tool I don’t find it saves meaningful time overall compared to spinning the socket/nuts with my fingers. But if you have a helper that’s probably different, and even without it can -feel- faster.

 

[robl45]

I'm using something very similar to this.

RYOBI 18-Volt ONE+ Cordless 1/4 in. Hex QuietSTRIKE Pulse Driver (Tool-Only) with Belt Clip-P290 - The Home Depot

 

[SammichLover]

I'm using something very similar to this.

RYOBI 18-Volt ONE+ Cordless 1/4 in. Hex QuietSTRIKE Pulse Driver (Tool-Only) with Belt Clip-P290 - The Home Depot

Ah, cordless. Yeah, this is something I've considered. Just has never made it to the top of the budget list.

 

[robl45]

Ah, cordless. Yeah, this is something I've considered. Just has never made it to the top of the budget list.

thats just tools I have, wasn't bought specfically for this.

 

[MOE J]

You could also drive up on a 2x4 and then you could get the jack in.

Umm u mean 2x4 placed perpendicular to car, and front tires are on the 2x4

 

[MOE J]

That's the one I have.

I got it for $69 during the 20% off sale.

Cool I wait for sale thank u