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Old 10-08-03, 06:07 PM
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I'm in the process of test fitting my Veilside kit . Did anyone have fitment issues ? I have 20's and I can't jack up the rear tires to take them off because they'll hit the skirts and the rear bumper. Anyone else have this problem ? Was this kit originally designed for 18's
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what do you mean? the body kit is so low you can't fit the jack under the car? if so that's veyr normal for lowered cars. i have the ugo kit and it's a pain in the **** to get my car on the alignment jack or jack u pthe car when it's in the garage. if you have 18, it will be even harder.
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I know this may seem like something obvious, but ...if you cant jack up your car, you can always drive over a 2by4, just to raise it up enough to get the jack under...just my 2 shiny pennies.
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Originally posted by PandaGS430
I know this may seem like something obvious, but ...if you cant jack up your car, you can always drive over a 2by4, just to raise it up enough to get the jack under...just my 2 shiny pennies.
Yup. If your car is lowered, you have to drive it over something to raise it for the jack. If that is not enough, then you should at least be able to get the scissor jacks that comes with the car in. Then raise the side enough to get the regular jack in.

Lots of work but that's the price you pay for having a lowered car. Believe me, I feel your pain.
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well my 2 1/4 ton floor jack is still working fine. just barely fits. if i have a flat, it would be hard though
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the k1 kit is not designed for 20's. You have to modify the side skirts. The side skirt design continues the curve of the wheel well.
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Thank you guys for the replies. I can fit a hydraulic jack underneath the with no problems. When i jack it up about 2 inches , the tire actually hits the skirt. At that point , I'm unable to remove the wheel because I can't get it off the ground .
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