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best floor jack for working on front and rear of 370z

I have an Omega Jack with a long arm and only 2.5 inch saddle height. Bottom-line pricing on Omega 29023 at ToolTopia.com

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Old 10-27-2012, 07:41 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I have an Omega Jack with a long arm and only 2.5 inch saddle height. Bottom-line pricing on Omega 29023 at ToolTopia.com
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I picked up a long reach low profile floor jack from harbor freight for $129 , must weigh 150lbs. and I'm making 2 cheap wood ramps from home depot.

Actully a small scissor jack modified with a small 3" diameter steel plate on top and a larger base plate attached , would do the best lift for the front as you wouldn't need the ramps.

I found a larger scissor jack that only has a 4.75" folded height that would work great, with a large top and bottom plate, but sadly, it was only meant for height adjustment on RV's and Mobile Homes, the problem was the screw or gear reduction , didn't allow it to be used as a jack, you could only use it once the trailer was jacked up by a real jack.

It sicks that you can't get a large quality scissor jack anymore, my brother has one from the 80's that is a exactly what you need for lifting a car like the Z
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It sicks that you can't get a large quality scissor jack anymore, my brother has one from the 80's that is a exactly what you need for lifting a car like the Z
Because they are down right dangerous. They have a very small base & can be tipped over too easy, especially when raised to it's limit. OP has the right idea with the listed jack. Low profile, high lift & very stable. Always use jack stands or ramps once lifted to desired height.
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This is the jack I thought was being talked about.
It is very good with the attributes I stated earlier

Low Profile Floor Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump® Jack
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I use these after driving on a piece of wood.

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i like woopie copuishions too but i thought we were talking about jacks...
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This is the jack I thought was being talked about.
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Low Profile Floor Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump® Jack
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I have this jack as well, and it is absolutely the best money spent on a jack, bar none. Yes, it is a harbor freight jack, but I have had one for over a year, and it works as smooth as butter. I have not seen a lower profile jack than this one, nor one that lifts as high. Pair this jack with a hockey puck for jack point protection, and you are perfect.
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Low Profile Floor Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump® Jack
I have this jack and its great! Its been solid through many projects on multiple cars. Ordered from Harbor Freight.
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Also an owner of this jack and it does a great job.

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