When I completed my build my car was way low. So much so that my dog's tennis ball would get stuck underneath. Still, my jack (see pic) could get underneath and reach the jack points. Bought my jack at Harbor Freight, but I've seen them elsewhere. Make sure you read the info on this forum about recommended jack points or you can make a dented mess of your floor & sills. 

I've since raised the car a bit to a eliminate the tire rub I was experiencing and to allow me to clear standard sized speed bumps,  although the other day I tried to straddle an avocado in the road and ended up with guacamole on the rear subframe.

kevin, i'd like to give an advice, pls take my advice with an open mind.

i bought a 3 ton 12v electric jack. when i was doing my rubber cone to spring swap, this jack has helped me a lot. and made the task so easy. i can't imagine how many times i jack the car up and down to tune the spring and determine the ride height, i did it all with a push of a button. no sweat!!! compressed height is only 4inches... this is one of the best decisions i made... and hey, it's only $65.

ps: pls pls never attempt to jack the car on it's lower side panel. Nobody in the right mind will do that.
good luck,,hope this helps.

Depends entirely on the state of your cones, general rideheight and the ground you're on.


My jacks are pretty low, but there are still cars we have to lift up to get them under...

I am looking to purchase a jack for my father in laws mini restoration project, can anyone advise me if 195mm is enough clearance to get the jack that I have in mind under the car.