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@Fpcopo VS

Frank, this is the arrangement I had in my previous VS with spare tire. Scissors jack with handle wrapped in a towel for snug fit and prevent rattle. Same with miscellaneous tools, wrapped in towel (space saver). Also stored under the spare, I had a couple pieces of 2x4 cut to fit under the base of the jack (for extra lift).

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I gave up on X cross lug wrench @MusbJim, instead I use a breaker bar that has 1/2 inch or 3/8 inch end, and then I added a galvanized pipe just a bit bigger inner diameter and the same length as the breaker bar and it slides in.  19mm Socket of course is needed.  Then you can slide the breaker bar to one end and extend it with the galvanized pipe and use your foot.  My daughters change tires with the foot technique   I figured it might help keep the flies away.  Untitled 2

 

 

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MusbJim posted:

@Fpcopo VS

Frank, this is the arrangement I had in my previous VS with spare tire. Scissors jack with handle wrapped in a towel for snug fit and prevent rattle. Same with miscellaneous tools, wrapped in towel (space saver). Also stored under the spare, I had a couple pieces of 2x4 cut to fit under the base of the jack (for extra lift).

Click on pic to enlarge...

DSCF4061

Hope you find this visual reference helpful. 

@MusbJim  what kind of scissor jack?  I have one that does not fit in the wheel and I am looking for a smaller jack    :0)  .... 

 

@Fpcopo VS and @IaM-Ray , a ''normal' sized scissors jack (from Harbor Freight, Pep Boys, NAPA, etc.) will wedge in pretty tight and neat next to a spare tire.

Just make sure to try it out in your garage before using on the road. Most of them need some help mating up with what you'll be lifting. I made up the little wooden block to fit over the jack and give a wider, flatter lifting surface.

The wheel-sized 'tool' box is a cake carrier from that famous source of air-cooled VW parts - Target.

Expect more, pay less.

 

ScissorsJack

 

 

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