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Does my mechanic have to put my vehicle on a lift to rotate my tires?
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∙ 14y ago
It is possible to rotate your car's tires by using individual jacks on each end of the car. However, using a lift makes the process go much faster and safer.
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What in the world is vehicle lift?
A vehicle lift is large medal contraption that you drive your car onto and it lifts the car up as far as you want it to go, so that you can get under it to change the oil, oil filter, or rotate your tires, or any numurous jobs.
To put 4.5 in of lift on what gears do you need?
Are you serious? The size of the lift has nothing to do with what gears you need, it is the size of the tires, what engine you have, and what size tires were originally on the vehicle.
Why does my car shake?
If you have not had a balance and rotation on your tires within one year, this can cause shaking of your vehicle. Also, if you have a lift or heavy duty tires, your vehicle will be prone to shaking.
Do all Jiffy Lube stations have a vehicle lift to use when rotating tires?
Yes, vehicle lift is part of the standard tools at all Jiffy Lube stations.
Have you seen a mechanic use a car lift?
Yes, I have seen a mechanic use a car lift every time I get the tires rotated or the oil changed. All they have to do is drive the car onto the lift and raise it to bring the car off the ground to a convenient working height.
Can you pump up the shocks for over-sized tires clearance?
No. A standard shock doesn't lift, it controls the ride. They are not designed to lift and support the weight of a vehicle.
How long does it take to rotate tires on a car?
If you have air tools and a lift, less than 5min., usually takes longer to reset the tire pressures/tpm system.
How to change tires for 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
jack it up and remove the lug nuts. take tires to a tire dealer, talk to salesman behind counter to get expert opinion on replacement tires, let mechanic at tire dealer change tires on a tire changer machine and then have same mechanic balance tires on a tire balancing machine, don't forget to bring plastic or cash, bring tires home and lift back onto wheel studs, remember to lift with your legs not your back, reinstall lug nuts, don't forget to tighten said lug nuts to proper torque in a star pattern. remove jack and enjoy drive.
What is the difference between a body lift kit and suspension lift kit?
A body lift raises the body of the vehicle higher above the frame of the vehicle. A body lift does not raise a vehicles frame above the ground (e.g. does not increase a vehicle's ground clearance) but it may allow for the installation of larger tires. A lift kit raises a vehicle's frame further above the axles by using larger springs (or lift blocks placed between the springs and axles). This not only allows for larger tires but it also increases the height of a vehicles frame giving it more ground clearance and better off-road performance. Beware, lift kits and body lifts raise a vehicles center of gravity and got this reason many states have body lift and suspension lift (lift kit) limits. Check with the laws in your state to find the laws in your state before making such modifications.
When would a person need to install air jacks on thier vehicle?
Air jacks are helpful if you have a need to lift the vehicle up off the ground. Many people will do this if they want to work on the car or on the tires.
How much lift do you need to fit 33 inch tires on your 2002 wrangler or do you need to lift it at all?
You will need a minimum 3" lift to have 33" tires clear when making tight turns. 31" tires will fit with not modifications.
What size tires can you put on a Jeep Wrangler that does not have a lift kit?
A few variables come into play (wheel width, wheel offset, tire width), but the general rule for the Wrangler YJ is... 0 inch lift will fit 30-inch tires 1 inch of lift to fit 31-inch tires 2 inches of lift to fit 32-inch tires 3 inches of lift to fit 33-inch tires
