Low profile floor jack?
 

Not sure if this is the right place for this subject.. Pulled out my floor jack I got about 2 years ago from Harbor Freight and used twice.. It started leaking. Not gonna buy another from there.. So anyone have recommendation on low profile quality floor jack? I'm not lowered but I have a Nismo with the extended front bumper, hoping to get to the front jack point if possible.

Can't seem to find any previous threads on this so if anyone have links, please share. Thanks


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It might be leaking because the fill hole is open

My recommendation

The 2 ton cast iron one from Harbor Freight. It's heavy. But it's low and lifts really high. I've had mine for years, no issues

I've had this one for 4 years at least, bought it on sale at Harbor Freight, never had an issue with it. Get a rubber pad for it though.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxMj..._id=880000500F

3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Low Profile Floor Jack Rapid Car Pump Lowrider New | eBay

I'm not sure what exact model it is, but I bought a low profile jack from Napa and I love it. It's fairly light and reasonably priced.

I have their 3.25 ton low profile racing jack for the last 4 years or so and love it.

now my older jack is going so I'm going to wait for the next sale to hit then go pick up another new one to replace it.

they currently have a 3 ton steel low pro jack on sale for $99......may have to take a ride later lol

I have the 2 ton low profile, long reach jack.. On sale right now for $140 and worth every penny.

2 ton Low Profile/Long Reach Steel Heavy Duty Floor Jack with Rapid Pump®

I love how OP states he is not going to buy another HF jack and everyone who responds has one and loves theirs.

aside from being black, that looks exactly like my HF jack.... being that its from Northern Tool, it probably is the same jack.

I bought an aluminum jack that looks exactly the same from harbor freight and it fail on me while I was rotating my tires on my jeep. It called Pittsburg or something.

missing the H on Pittsburgh but yea that's the brand. mine has been used for 4 years still operates like new.

Haha I think I just bought a crappy cheap one from there.. with all the responses I think I'll go back and check out some of these recommended ones


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You want the 2 ton, much longer

Get the extended warranty

Don't forget to print a 20% off coupon.
Edit: and a free tape measure! =)

http://www.harborfreight.com/digitalsavings.html

giggity :yum:

Low profile floor jack?
 

The 20% off can't be used on floor jacks unfortunately. It's written in the small text :(

The parts that most often fail on a hydraulic jack are seals. Usually easy for most weekend mechanics to repair (often simple o-rings). If you can work on brakes, clutch, and other hydraulic systems, you can fix most jack problems yourself. A decent hydraulic jack can last a lifetime with a seal change every now and then.

Dirt is another common problem with an easy fix - tear it down, clean it out, put it back together with fresh fluid.

For those hard to reach places, and leaks lube all over, too.

:tiphat:

:iagree:

and oil the front roller bearing from time to time. One of mine seized.. :ugh: but got a free replacement. :p

[QUOTE=TriNismo;3451534]Not sure if this is the right place for this subject.. Pulled out my floor jack I got about 2 years ago from Harbor Freight and used twice.. It started leaking. Not gonna buy another from there.. So anyone have recommendation on low profile quality floor jack? I'm not lowered but I have a Nismo with the extended front bumper, hoping to get to the front jack point if possible.

Can't seem to find any previous threads on this so if anyone have links, please share. Thanks


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Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/QUOTE i have two of these jacks for my z car works great. bring it back and get a new one. I know you said its 2yrs old but don't tell them that just go there and say nothing about when it was bought and say its new and its leaking.

I got one from Costco & it fits fine. Even with a puck on it. SOB is heavy though.

Personally, I'd just have a hard time trusting anything that came from HF to hold up that much weight. I only buy HF tools when it's something I know I"ll only need once. I assume it's not going to work the second time.

Or you could be the **** that bought a new one, returned the old broken one in the packaging, and didn't tell HF, causing the next guy to have to make two trips to HF to get a good working jack after the first one leaks fluid all over his driveway. :mad:

I have that exact us general jack. Have had it for 4 years. No issues. Nothing wrong with using harbor freight jacks. I'm assuming everybody here knows to use jack stands when working under the car. At worst the jack won't lift the car anymore, it shouldn't be the difference between life and death.

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You always can use a floor jack. I have the orange HF floor jack. If you could swing it, I recommend a car lift. Look online in places like Craigslist or closing shops. I can find 6ton low rise scissor lifts for around $500 in my area. I don't think I will ever be able to live without one again.

YzGyz

Wo slow down there cowboy. I would never do what your saying so stop talking smack.

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Lots of good recommendations and info.. thanks everyone for chiming in.. really appreciate it.

And you two above ^.. hug it out ;)


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Depending on where it is leaking, the fix is usually very simple ... it will be a rubber o-ring that has failed. Should be a 30c fix unless it is a pump/ram seal which will be $2 fix. You will also need some jack oil to refill .. ought not to be hard to find and cost $5

If you are not confident in dismantling and re-mantling then it becomes a $99 fix (buy a new one).

NOTE: If the term dismantle means to take apart, then surely re-mantling means to put it together .......

The 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Low Profile Floor Jack Rapid Car Pump is really good. Everyone I know uses this.