Summertime is the time to take advantage of the warm weather and enjoy the open road. Unfortunately, this also means that your car will get a bit more liberal with the use of air conditioning. If you’re like most people, you’ll want to make sure that it lowers as much as possible without sacrificing comfort. Here are a few tips on how to do just that.
Remove the Jack
Lowering a jack in your car can be a quick and easy task if you know what to do. Here are four steps to reducing the risk of damaging your car or yourself:
1. Open the hood and locate the jack. It will likely be on the front of the car near the engine.
2. Locate the lugnuts that secure the jack to the car. Remove them by hand, using a wrench if necessary.
3. Raise the jack until it is positioned over one of the lugnuts. Line up the holes in the lugnut with those on the jack, then tighten the nut using a wrench.
4. Lower the jack until it is in position on the ground, then secure it using its remaining lugnut and wrench.
Raise the Car
If you want to lower your car in the summertime, read on for some tips that will help you out!
Before you do anything, make sure your car is completely level. Pulling and adjusting the suspension while the car is still moving will only result in further damage.
Next, it’s time to jack up the car. Use a heavy-duty jack and a sturdy support beam or another solid object to raise the car as high as possible. Make sure the wheel well is clear of any obstacles, and be careful not to damage the underside of the car.
Once the car is raised, loosen each girder on the frame using a ratchet set. Loosen them just enough so that they can swing freely in either direction – but don’t remove them altogether!
Now it’s time to lower the car. First, use a wrench to loosen each bolt on each side of the frame (4 per side). When all bolts are loose, slowly let them fall down towards the ground. Be very careful not to drop them – they can be heavy!
Finally, reattach each girder by tightening each bolt back into place. Reinstall all four bolts on each side
Lower the Car
Lowering your car in the summer can be a bit of a challenge. Here are a few tips to help make the process go as smoothly as possible:
1. Plan Ahead
Before you lower the car, make sure to document all of the steps involved so you don’t have any surprises later on. This includes taking pictures of the car before and after lowering, as well as documenting any damages that may have occurred.
2. Use a Jack Stands
If you don’t have access to a jack stands, use some sturdy furniture instead. Be sure to place something heavy on top of the furniture to prevent it from moving while you’re lowering the car.
3. Choose an Appropriate Location
Lowering your car in the middle of a busy street is not going to end well. Instead, choose a location where there is enough room for you to work and minimal chance of interference from other drivers.
4. Remove All Items From The Car
Before you lower the car, remove all items from inside so there is less for you to trip on or hit when lowering the car. This includes both the tires and anything else that might block your view while working.
5. Lower The Car Slowly
Conclusion
If you’re like most people, lowering your car in the summertime is a pain. If you have a jack that’s made to lower cars, it can be even harder. This tutorial will show you how to fully lower your car using an ordinary jack and not a jack that lowers cars. This way, you’ll save yourself time and energy while also ensuring your car stays safely lowered.