Need floor jack recommendations - Page 3

MVEED3 · 02-12-2013, 04:29 AM

I've been meaning to pick up the Costco low-profile jack for some time. I've used it at a buddy's shop many times and it's solid. Plus, you can't beat the Costco guarantee. I'm sure they'll gladly swap it out if you pick out a lemon that got thrashed in transit. I only wish Sears would take back the two Crapsmen jacks that failed in short order.

Allen

phozenstone · 02-18-2013, 01:35 PM

Harbor Freight is currently selling the 2.5 Ton Low Profile jack for $80 (cannot use the 20% coupon - i tired).

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...eel-68049.html

dapopa9 · 02-26-2013, 01:45 PM

http://www.harborfreight.com/aluminu...ons-68051.html

This one is great...very low plus it has a very high lift. I've been using it for a couple of years and use it all the time.

lorinzo · 02-26-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Z K

This is what I use.

http://www.harborfreight.com/racing-...num-69252.html

I know a lot of track guys use this jack. It's cheap, light and easy to transport.

I have had good luck with this one.

Porrado · 02-26-2013, 06:05 PM

Been using the harbour freight aluminum one for many years now. Light and very portable.

j2m · 02-26-2013, 06:19 PM

I have a few but the best one I have is the Blue-Point 1.5 ton.
It's low height is 3.5" and max height is 17.5".
And it's super light compared to my other floor jacks, about half the weight.
Pretty sure it's the same as the Harbor Freight but TWICE the price...
The best thing is it only takes about 3-4 pumps to get the car raised enough to get the wheel off.
Nothing worse than having to stand there and jack for a long time

happos2 · 02-27-2013, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z K

This is what I use.

http://www.harborfreight.com/racing-...num-69252.html

I know a lot of track guys use this jack. It's cheap, light and easy to transport.

This link took be to a jack that was rated at 3,000 lbs. I would propose getting a 2 ton jack to have a little more margin of safety.

pbonsalb · 02-27-2013, 09:33 AM

No need for a 2 ton or larger jack to lift one end or side of a 3700 lb car. Won't do any harm to have one, though, and an advantage of heavier duty jacks is that they typically have higher lifting heights.

j2m · 02-27-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

No need for a 2 ton or larger jack to lift one end or side of a 3700 lb car. Won't do any harm to have one, though, and an advantage of heavier duty jacks is that they typically have higher lifting heights.

Agreed, my 1.5 works fine for side jacking points.
I also have the 2 ton napa jack. It's only 2 3/4" closed and will raise to 19 1/2" but that effer is heavy as hell at 90 #'s compared to 26#'s.
The napa jack works great if your trying to lift up on the center jacking points because it's much longer and lower profile. The 1.5 works great for side jacking points

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...402_0331540606

IrishCoffee · 02-27-2013, 03:03 PM

The Costco jack is solid and works great as others have said. I think it is $105.

It is definitely heavy. I have to deadlift the thing with good form to get it in my trunk without hurting myself. I think it's over 100 pounds.

tyrewt · 05-13-2013, 08:07 PM

These Harbor Freight jacks, to big to transport in the trunk for a few hours ?

Snig · 05-13-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rennis

1. Go to Costco

2. Buy whatever low profile jack they are selling (they carry two types)

I've had my Costco jack for years and it's awesome. Fits under all of our cars save for an extremely slammed E30 cabrio. I use it a lot and has never given me any issues.

(disclaimer, it is heavy as phok)

This! Love the damn thing to death.

whats77inaname · 05-13-2013, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyrewt

These Harbor Freight jacks, to big to transport in the trunk for a few hours ?

Nope

happos2 · 05-20-2013, 01:26 PM

Is the 1.5 ton rating enough or is a 2 ton rating needed? Assuming jacking from the rear end (diff) or front end center jacking point.

pbonsalb · 05-20-2013, 01:57 PM

The little aluminum HF jacks can easily be transported in the trunk. I have brought one on a few road trips along with a snow or summer wheel. The big steel jacks that weigh 75 lbs can be transported in the trunk if you remove the handle or stick it through into the passenger compartment, but they are heavy to take in and out of the trunk.

xfirer1guy · 05-20-2013, 02:36 PM

OTC aluminum racing jack.

02-12-2013, 04:29 AM	#45
MVEED3 Second Lieutenant Drives: '08 e90 M3/'12 S1k Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 246 iTrader: (6)	I've been meaning to pick up the Costco low-profile jack for some time. I've used it at a buddy's shop many times and it's solid. Plus, you can't beat the Costco guarantee. I'm sure they'll gladly swap it out if you pick out a lemon that got thrashed in transit. I only wish Sears would take back the two Crapsmen jacks that failed in short order. Allen __________________ 2012 Bluefire S1kRR 2008 Sparkling Graphite e90 M3 6spd 2008 Jet Black e90 335i 6spd (sold) 1998 Estoril e36 M3 built (sold) 1988 Dinan 535i 5spd Euro-spec (sold)

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dapopa9 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 474 iTrader: (0)	http://www.harborfreight.com/aluminu...ons-68051.html This one is great...very low plus it has a very high lift. I've been using it for a couple of years and use it all the time. __________________

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j2m Colonel Drives: '11 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Ab Posts: 2,401 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	I have a few but the best one I have is the Blue-Point 1.5 ton. It's low height is 3.5" and max height is 17.5". And it's super light compared to my other floor jacks, about half the weight. Pretty sure it's the same as the Harbor Freight but TWICE the price... The best thing is it only takes about 3-4 pumps to get the car raised enough to get the wheel off. Nothing worse than having to stand there and jack for a long time Attached Images __________________ 11' E92 M3 Space Grey \| DCT \| ESS VT2- 625 \| Gintani Race (valved) + Quad Res Catless X-Pipe \| KW Sleeve's \| GC Camber Plates\|Arkym Diffuser \| Vorsteiner VRS Lip \| P3 Boost Guage \| Stud Conversion PHOTO's: Click Here ESS VT2 625 PHOTOS: Click Here

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02-26-2013, 06:05 PM	#49
Porrado Registered Drives: 2011 e90 m3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Been using the harbour freight aluminum one for many years now. Light and very portable.

02-27-2013, 09:33 AM	#52
pbonsalb Major Drives: 08 E90 M3, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,177 iTrader: (3)	No need for a 2 ton or larger jack to lift one end or side of a 3700 lb car. Won't do any harm to have one, though, and an advantage of heavier duty jacks is that they typically have higher lifting heights.

02-27-2013, 03:03 PM	#54
IrishCoffee Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 274 iTrader: (0)	The Costco jack is solid and works great as others have said. I think it is $105. It is definitely heavy. I have to deadlift the thing with good form to get it in my trunk without hurting myself. I think it's over 100 pounds.

05-13-2013, 08:07 PM	#55
tyrewt Lieutenant Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 563 iTrader: (0)	These Harbor Freight jacks, to big to transport in the trunk for a few hours ?

05-20-2013, 01:26 PM	#58
happos2 Dinkle Berries Drives: Gray E92 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 359 iTrader: (2)	Is the 1.5 ton rating enough or is a 2 ton rating needed? Assuming jacking from the rear end (diff) or front end center jacking point.

05-20-2013, 01:57 PM	#59
pbonsalb Major Drives: 08 E90 M3, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 1,177 iTrader: (3)	The little aluminum HF jacks can easily be transported in the trunk. I have brought one on a few road trips along with a snow or summer wheel. The big steel jacks that weigh 75 lbs can be transported in the trunk if you remove the handle or stick it through into the passenger compartment, but they are heavy to take in and out of the trunk.

05-20-2013, 02:36 PM	#60
xfirer1guy Captain Drives: Too damn much!! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 726 iTrader: (2)	OTC aluminum racing jack.