I just checked and my model 3 is just about 3 7/16 inches off the ground. I see the low profile jacks are typically 3 1/2 inches. Maybe I could slide one of those under, but no way am I fitting the jack pucks under as well. I personally wouldn't have lowered it this much but it came already lowered when I got it so I'm just trying to figure the best way to get it up in the air if I want to rotate the tires or change the oil. Kidding on the last part.
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How do you jack up a low model 3?
- Thread starter robl45
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I had the same problem when my car was lowered by having the tire blow. The solution is pretty simple, just put a piece of 2x4 in front of the car and roll up on it to gain a little height. That should be enough to get a low profile jack under the puck.
MarcG
Active Member
I bought this:
Husky 3-Ton Low Profile Floor Jack with Speedy Lift-HD00120-DIP - The Home Depot
and this:
https://jackpad.us/tesla
Never had a problem, even when my coilovers were adjusted lower than I wanted.
Husky 3-Ton Low Profile Floor Jack with Speedy Lift-HD00120-DIP - The Home Depot
and this:
https://jackpad.us/tesla
Never had a problem, even when my coilovers were adjusted lower than I wanted.
Dolemite
is my name
FWIW this is the exact same white-labeled Chinese shite from Harbor Freight - I own one too:
3 Ton Low Profile Rapid Pump® Floor Jack
Perfectly adequate if you're not running a shop.
You could also drive up on a 2x4 and then you could get the jack in.
SK360
Member
I have had one of these for the better part of 10 years now and it has served me well on every car I've owned. Specs show it at 3.5 inches at it's lowest point. You don't need a 3 ton unless you're planning on lifting the car from the middle 
1.5 Ton Aluminum Rapid Pump® Racing Floor Jack
I had to drive my Corvette up on a couple of boards
1.5 Ton Aluminum Rapid Pump® Racing Floor Jack
I had to drive my Corvette up on a couple of boards
Garlan Garner
Banned
I have had one of these for the better part of 10 years now and it has served me well on every car I've owned. Specs show it at 3.5 inches at it's lowest point. You don't need a 3 ton unless you're planning on lifting the car from the middle
1.5 Ton Aluminum Rapid Pump® Racing Floor Jack
I had to drive my Corvette up on a couple of boards
That's the one I have.
I got it for $69 during the 20% off sale.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007G83T16/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have used two of those in my auto body shop. It's a little lower than 3".
I have used two of those in my auto body shop. It's a little lower than 3".
was looking for a good quality jackpad, thanks for this link. Ordered the set of 4 after clicking the link you provided and reading the description. Thanks for posing that.
Sorry to bother you, but any chance you could post a link or something to this "harbor freight low profile racing jack" or something similar? After my 4th tire issue with my 20s (I seem to have very bad luck with tires and my model 3), I want to be able to change the tire myself vs waiting for the drivers (who many times dont know exactly what to do).
I just bought some pucks to keep in the car for tow drivers, but now want a decent jack to use myself. I dont typically like harbor freight lower end stuff, but the description of a jack with flat profile top instead of the slight cup style I keep seeing sounds interesting.
SammichLover
Banned
Yup, i'm using what @robl45 mentions above. That plus a torque wrench and a cordless impact wrench works great and fast. Only got the impact wrench for quick changes on track days, otherwise a cheater bar is probably more cost effective.
I know many people use this same jack for track days since it breaks down and can be taken with you fairly easily plus its cheap and light.
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