Recomendation for low profile jack?
06-13-2007, 04:21 AM
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Recomendation for low profile jack?
hey im just looking to get a good low profile jack so that i can be a little more automotive-ly independent (ie; oil changes & other work). i need a low profile jack jack because i have a kitted rx8. so now im looking for a nice low profile jack and some jack stands for a reasonable price. here is the first one i looked at mostly because of price:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6598_200326598
any suggestions?
ps: i searched but nothing all that helpful or recent. just want some fresh opinions.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6598_200326598
any suggestions?
ps: i searched but nothing all that helpful or recent. just want some fresh opinions.
06-13-2007, 06:00 AM
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He's as bad as Can
I have this one from NT
Which is also 3.3" height and works fine. You can also get some scrap 2x8 boards and drive over them. The extra height helps with other floor jacks. I also made a set of low profile ramps for the times I don't wish to use a jack / jackstands.
Which is also 3.3" height and works fine. You can also get some scrap 2x8 boards and drive over them. The extra height helps with other floor jacks. I also made a set of low profile ramps for the times I don't wish to use a jack / jackstands.
06-13-2007, 06:34 AM
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06-13-2007, 08:54 AM
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Many local autox guys use this jack, since its quick and well built:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47246
However, its a little taller than the one the OP describes. I have this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039
which is only 3" and is pretty light. Gl.
Of course, you get what you pay for. I think some similarly spec'd Craftsman Jacks that cost considerably more may probably last longer. But the aforementioned jacks work great for the local autox guys who change tires at least every event.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47246
However, its a little taller than the one the OP describes. I have this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039
which is only 3" and is pretty light. Gl.
Of course, you get what you pay for. I think some similarly spec'd Craftsman Jacks that cost considerably more may probably last longer. But the aforementioned jacks work great for the local autox guys who change tires at least every event.
06-13-2007, 02:10 PM
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This is the only jack that fits under my car:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
It clears 2 3/4", making it the lowest of the bunch.
My side skirts are 2.9 inches off of the ground.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
It clears 2 3/4", making it the lowest of the bunch.
My side skirts are 2.9 inches off of the ground.
06-13-2007, 02:42 PM
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This is the only jack that fits under my car:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
It clears 2 3/4", making it the lowest of the bunch.
My side skirts are 2.9 inches off of the ground.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
It clears 2 3/4", making it the lowest of the bunch.
My side skirts are 2.9 inches off of the ground.
06-14-2007, 12:58 AM
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^NieL
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I have this one from NT
Which is also 3.3" height and works fine. You can also get some scrap 2x8 boards and drive over them. The extra height helps with other floor jacks. I also made a set of low profile ramps for the times I don't wish to use a jack / jackstands.
Which is also 3.3" height and works fine. You can also get some scrap 2x8 boards and drive over them. The extra height helps with other floor jacks. I also made a set of low profile ramps for the times I don't wish to use a jack / jackstands.
06-14-2007, 01:30 PM
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I picked up a low profile jack from Costco and it's quite nice.
06-15-2007, 10:28 AM
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06-18-2007, 08:33 PM
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Those of you with the Costco jack, is it this one
$99 in store:
http://www.mygaragestore.com/detail.aspx?ID=1207
or this one online for $99?
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=1&topnav=&s=1
The first one looks really impressive, but towards the handle it gets very tall. It's also 50lbs, which is more than the Torin(which i think is much smaller). Any idea which is better?
$99 in store:
http://www.mygaragestore.com/detail.aspx?ID=1207
or this one online for $99?
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=1&topnav=&s=1
The first one looks really impressive, but towards the handle it gets very tall. It's also 50lbs, which is more than the Torin(which i think is much smaller). Any idea which is better?
06-18-2007, 08:38 PM
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I went with the top one (2 ton) just because I don't plan on transporting the jack around. In other words....it's a 'garage jack stand'.
If you'll be taking it to autocross, the 2nd one is probably a better choice
If you'll be taking it to autocross, the 2nd one is probably a better choice
06-18-2007, 10:21 PM
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Maybe it's just me but I think all those fancy aluminum jacks are too heavy. I have a plain jane steel jack that I can tote around one handed. The aluminum ones are like lugging around two bowling *****. I agree the aluminum ones look nice though.
06-18-2007, 10:32 PM
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Those of you with the Costco jack, is it this one
$99 in store:
http://www.mygaragestore.com/detail.aspx?ID=1207
or this one online for $99?
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=1&topnav=&s=1
The first one looks really impressive, but towards the handle it gets very tall. It's also 50lbs, which is more than the Torin(which i think is much smaller). Any idea which is better?
$99 in store:
http://www.mygaragestore.com/detail.aspx?ID=1207
or this one online for $99?
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=1&topnav=&s=1
The first one looks really impressive, but towards the handle it gets very tall. It's also 50lbs, which is more than the Torin(which i think is much smaller). Any idea which is better?
06-18-2007, 11:38 PM
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AC Hydraulic floor jacks can't be beat when it comes to quality, low clearance and reach. I have a DK20Q. http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/sh...yd1-detail.htm
Note I didn't mention price.
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06-19-2007, 12:59 AM
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This is the only jack that fits under my car:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
It clears 2 3/4", making it the lowest of the bunch.
My side skirts are 2.9 inches off of the ground.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
It clears 2 3/4", making it the lowest of the bunch.
My side skirts are 2.9 inches off of the ground.
I have a jack and wheelstand set I got at PepBoys (can't remember the brand) with 2-ton capacity- cost only $40 bucks if I remember right. But I can't get it under my car WITHOUT sides skirts now that I'm practically bagging with Konis and Sprint springs....I have to use the sissor jack to get it up a little then slide under the floor jack. A little more work but we're talking like 1 minuet total and I saved $130 bucks with stands