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Sh0velMan 04-12-2013 08:55 PM

Super Low Profile Floor Jack on sale for cheap
 
Several folks besides me on this forum have this jack, I think anyone that has it can attest, it's awesome for the money at full price.

Well it's on sale, with the coupon code that's on the product page it's only $109.99.

On a stock Z, this jack can reach the front center jacking point from the front bumper with no drama. For the side, it'll fit under the lowest of Z's.


Low Profile Floor Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump® Jack

Check it out!

kenchan 04-12-2013 09:04 PM

nice :tup:


but wtf, this pict is so f-king stupid.

why use a SUPER LOW PROFILE for this? lol
http://www.harborfreight.com/media/c...mage_12355.jpg

Jasonle 04-12-2013 09:16 PM

nice find!

gomer_110 04-12-2013 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan (Post 2264683)
Several folks besides me on this forum have this jack, I think anyone that has it can attest, it's awesome for the money at full price.

Well it's on sale, with the coupon code that's on the product page it's only $109.99.

On a stock Z, this jack can reach the front center jacking point from the front bumper with no drama. For the side, it'll fit under the lowest of Z's.


Low Profile Floor Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump® Jack

Check it out!

Just to make sure the Nismo owners know, this jack CANNOT reach the front center jacking point due to the Nismo bodywork. Still worth the money IMHO though.

cdoxp800 04-12-2013 09:22 PM

Damm, 93.3 lb Jack. Ouch

Sh0velMan 04-12-2013 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110 (Post 2264721)
Just to make sure the Nismo owners know, this jack CANNOT reach the front center jacking point due to the Nismo bodywork. Still worth the money IMHO though.

Snap, that's a good point. Definitely won't reach. Even on a non-Nismo, you have to lay the handle down, slide it in to the "nipple" (as I call it) and then use the pedal to get it up to the nipple and then slowly work the handle up and down until you have clearance to do real pumps.


That paragraph sounds entirely too sexual, but yeah. It's about a jack. Err, a FLOOR JACK. To get your car up.. damnit, to lift your car into the air.

I'm going to stop now.

Sh0velMan 04-12-2013 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdoxp800 (Post 2264724)
Damm, 93.3 lb Jack. Ouch

You know, I don't think it actually weighs that much. I pick it up and move it from time to time, and I don't think I'm that burly.

But I don't really plan on taking this to events or anything, so I don't really care what it weighs.

gomer_110 04-12-2013 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdoxp800 (Post 2264724)
Damm, 93.3 lb Jack. Ouch

Yeah this thing is heavy as hell. I'll probably be picking up an Aluminum low-profile for AutoX tire changes since lugging a ~100lb jack around isn't fun.

chops 04-12-2013 09:42 PM

if you have a costco membership, id recommend you go to costco and get the 99 dollar arcan low profile jack there. it is HEAVY DUTY, and i would trust my life under this jack versus the harbor freight jack

heres a thread about this (googled it)

Arcan XL325R Low Profile Jack ($99 at CostCo) - Scion FR-S Forum | Subaru BRZ Forum | Toyota 86 GT 86 Forum | AS1 Forum - FT86CLUB

Sh0velMan 04-12-2013 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops (Post 2264750)
if you have a costco membership, id recommend you go to costco and get the 99 dollar arcan low profile jack there. it is HEAVY DUTY, and i would trust my life under this jack versus the harbor freight jack

heres a thread about this (googled it)

Arcan XL325R Low Profile Jack ($99 at CostCo) - Scion FR-S Forum | Subaru BRZ Forum | Toyota 86 GT 86 Forum | AS1 Forum - FT86CLUB

That's almost an inch higher. At that height, you have tons of options. What makes the Harbor Freight one exceptional to me is that it actually goes down to basically 2.5" off the deck. It's crazy low.

I've never had any reason to doubt its strength or reliability, but there's not a hydraulic floor jack in the WORLD that I would get underneath without jack stands, so yeah, there's that.

chrischhorn 04-12-2013 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops (Post 2264750)
if you have a costco membership, id recommend you go to costco and get the 99 dollar arcan low profile jack there. it is HEAVY DUTY, and i would trust my life under this jack versus the harbor freight jack

heres a thread about this (googled it)

Arcan XL325R Low Profile Jack ($99 at CostCo) - Scion FR-S Forum | Subaru BRZ Forum | Toyota 86 GT 86 Forum | AS1 Forum - FT86CLUB


same jack I use... of course I'm a costco employee so yeah lol. Put the 2 jacks together and BAM! you are limitless. The one being talked about at the start of this thread has lower clearance while the larger jack from Costco has better reach. Lift the side a bit to get far enough to jack from the front.

Sh0velMan 04-12-2013 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrischhorn (Post 2264764)
same jack I use... of course I'm a costco employee so yeah lol. Put the 2 jacks together and BAM! you are limitless. The one being talked about at the start of this thread has lower clearance while the larger jack from Costco has better reach. Lift the side a bit to get far enough to jack from the front.

I hate to be an ***... but the one I linked, it's longer (better reach) and lifts higher.

Just saying. :o

wstar 04-12-2013 10:08 PM

Is the round plate on that jack removable, and is there a round hole underneath? I ask because I love this thing: Floor Jack Saddle Adapter for Rocker Panel Pinch Weld : Amazon.com : Automotive , but it doesn't really fit all jacks. I had to cut up another jack I had to make it work with it :)

Sh0velMan 04-12-2013 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar (Post 2264775)
Is the round plate on that jack removable, and is there a round hole underneath? I ask because I love this thing: Floor Jack Saddle Adapter for Rocker Panel Pinch Weld : Amazon.com : Automotive , but it doesn't really fit all jacks. I had to cut up another jack I had to make it work with it :)

I'll investigate this soon as I can!

chops 04-12-2013 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan (Post 2264769)
I hate to be an ***... but the one I linked, it's longer (better reach) and lifts higher.

Just saying. :o

hey im not trying to start an argument. just wanted to let others know of alternatives alright? when did this forum get so hostile :confused:

anyway, i love harbor freight as much as the next guy, in fact i have a shitton of their tools, but for a jack, i would much prefer something a bit more "quality". quality is subjective in this case, however, the reason i'd recommend the arcan is, not only is it cheaper (99+tax), every part is replaceable. the jack would literally last you a lifetime. goodluck repairing the harbor freight jack.

also...i understand the minimum height is 3.5 inches versus the harbor freight at 2.5 inch. solution? drive up on a 2x4 and your car is now 2 inches higher. as for the reach...the harbor freight one has a max depth of 39" it seems. the arcan at costco goes 47.75". quite a bit longer..but also much heavier!

Zoren 370 04-12-2013 10:35 PM

Could not find the coupon for this on the page you linked.
Where can i find the coupon? thanks

caneman88 04-12-2013 10:41 PM

this is the one I got works great and super lite
Arcan Professional-Quality Aluminum Floor Jack — 3-Ton Lift Capacity, 3 3/4in.–18 1/8in. Lift Range, Model# ALJ3T | Floor Jacks| Northern Tool + Equipment

SPOHN 04-12-2013 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan (Post 2264683)
Several folks besides me on this forum have this jack, I think anyone that has it can attest, it's awesome for the money at full price.

Well it's on sale, with the coupon code that's on the product page it's only $109.99.

On a stock Z, this jack can reach the front center jacking point from the front bumper with no drama. For the side, it'll fit under the lowest of Z's.


Low Profile Floor Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump® Jack



Check it out!

I have this one. Works great. Love it. Want another one. It is heavy but well needed.

Sh0velMan 04-12-2013 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoren 370 (Post 2264808)
Could not find the coupon for this on the page you linked.
Where can i find the coupon? thanks

Code should be right above the 'Add to cart' button

Sh0velMan 04-12-2013 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops (Post 2264804)
hey im not trying to start an argument. just wanted to let others know of alternatives alright? when did this forum get so hostile :confused:

anyway, i love harbor freight as much as the next guy, in fact i have a shitton of their tools, but for a jack, i would much prefer something a bit more "quality". quality is subjective in this case, however, the reason i'd recommend the arcan is, not only is it cheaper (99+tax), every part is replaceable. the jack would literally last you a lifetime. goodluck repairing the harbor freight jack.

also...i understand the minimum height is 3.5 inches versus the harbor freight at 2.5 inch. solution? drive up on a 2x4 and your car is now 2 inches higher. as for the reach...the harbor freight one has a max depth of 39" it seems. the arcan at costco goes 47.75". quite a bit longer..but also much heavier!

I'm guessing this is one of those things where the photo on the product page isn't actually of the product. There's no way the jack pictured on the Amazon website has a 47.75" reach lol.

That's a pretty crazy reach, I gotta admit.

And yeah, I actually have a set of 3" Race Ramps that I use to make jacking even easier.

b15 04-13-2013 12:46 AM

I just bought the 2.5 ton version of this jack at my local Harbor Freight on Monday and it was $84.99 on sale. No coupon needed. The reach is shorter but I just drive up on a pair of 2x4s and can reach the front center jack point.

Sh0velMan 04-13-2013 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b15 (Post 2264928)
I just bought the 2.5 ton version of this jack at my local Harbor Freight on Monday and it was $84.99 on sale. No coupon needed. Just an FYI

Yeah the 2.5 and 3 ton don't go as low, unfortunately. They're both always a lot cheaper.

b15 04-13-2013 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan (Post 2264932)
Yeah the 2.5 and 3 ton don't go as low, unfortunately. They're both always a lot cheaper.

Actually the 2.5 ton is very close with a min height of 2 3/4", the reach is just shorter at 29". Not a big deal for me though.

chops 04-13-2013 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan (Post 2264899)
I'm guessing this is one of those things where the photo on the product page isn't actually of the product. There's no way the jack pictured on the Amazon website has a 47.75" reach lol.

That's a pretty crazy reach, I gotta admit.

And yeah, I actually have a set of 3" Race Ramps that I use to make jacking even easier.

trust me..its HUGE. probably 5 feet in total. damn heavy too!

critical 04-13-2013 02:05 AM

Use the Costco jack and always use the rear diff. as a starting point to get the car on stands. I'm lowered on Swift springs. This one has served me quite well.

wstar 04-13-2013 04:53 AM

Of all the jacks in my garage, my favorite is: BendPak LR-60 Low Rise Lift, 6,000 Lb. Capacity ;)

doda74 04-13-2013 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar (Post 2264998)
Of all the jacks in my garage, my favorite is: BendPak LR-60 Low Rise Lift, 6,000 Lb. Capacity ;)

How much does that cost?

chops 04-13-2013 06:42 PM

seriously...thats awesome. how much?

chrischhorn 04-14-2013 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops (Post 2264943)
trust me..its HUGE. probably 5 feet in total. damn heavy too!

No joke.....I live in an apartment complex and walking the thing back and forth for friends so we can work on their cars is a pain in the @$$!!! I'm very happy with it though. My car is reasonably dropped and the jack is plenty of clearance for my needs. I think anyone much lower then me is probably excessively dropped. I scrape enough as is lol.

Zoren 370 04-14-2013 10:39 AM

I just bought one today. Damn it almost popped my Nut Cracker:nutswinger: when I carried the damn thing into my trunk (not the Z) its about 105Lbs.
I hope its all worth it.:tup:

03g35coupe6mt 04-14-2013 11:10 AM

Been eyeing that jack at harbor freight for a while if i didnt have 2 jacks already i would have bought one by now . i dont care how much it weighs as long as it gets under my cars nicely. it does have wheels you know lol . i have a light one if i need to transport one .Low Profile Aluminum Racing Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump®

Megan370z 04-14-2013 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan (Post 2264683)
Several folks besides me on this forum have this jack, I think anyone that has it can attest, it's awesome for the money at full price.

Well it's on sale, with the coupon code that's on the product page it's only $109.99.

On a stock Z, this jack can reach the front center jacking point from the front bumper with no drama. For the side, it'll fit under the lowest of Z's.


Low Profile Floor Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump® Jack

Check it out!

I made a post on my facebook a little while ago about that type of low profile jack !!

The lowest point of my Z was about 3'' this jack is awesome ! :) I just hope it will last more than 1 race season as I averaged 1-2 jack/year

It is heavy but the long reach low profile is good enough;)

nismonster 04-14-2013 02:30 PM

I just bought this at a Harbor Freight outlet and was wondering if anyone knows where to buy a compatible rubber disc for the jack? Or maybe a slotted rubber one to jack the frame rail without damaging it?

Zoren 370 04-14-2013 02:34 PM

been lowered with swift springs. Still could not reach the front jacking point in the center as my sports lower lip is on the way, any where I can jack it up?
Is it safe to jack it on the lower suspension link or to the under tow hook at the end of the chassis subframe in front ? Thanks

Zoren 370 04-14-2013 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismonster (Post 2266580)
I just bought this at a Harbor Freight outlet and was wondering if anyone knows where to buy a compatible rubber disc for the jack? Or maybe a slotted rubber one to jack the frame rail without damaging it?

Try this one.

Performance Parts & Repair Experts for Audi, Porsche, and VW - Protech Side Lift Jack Pad - PROTECHSIDEPAD

Sh0velMan 04-14-2013 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoren 370 (Post 2266591)
been lowered with swift springs. Still could not reach the front jacking point in the center as my sports lower lip is on the way, any where I can jack it up?
Is it safe to jack it on the lower suspension link or to the under tow hook at the end of the chassis subframe in front ? Thanks

Pull up onto a flat 2x4, you'll clear.

roy'sz 04-15-2013 12:27 AM

I'll add my 2cents worth. I had the rapid pump aluminum 2ton and got caught in a awkward position when I went to lower my car after installing my exhaust. I ended up blowing the seals on it and threw it away. I went down to harbor and bout the 4ton version. It is extremely heavy, however that thing Is well over-engineered for my car which is what I was shooting for. I can lift that car as high as needed for diff and trans draining as well as comfortably flushing my brake fluid. That jack is the cats meow...hope this helps.

wstar 04-15-2013 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar (Post 2264998)
Of all the jacks in my garage, my favorite is: BendPak LR-60 Low Rise Lift, 6,000 Lb. Capacity ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by doda74 (Post 2265432)
How much does that cost?

Depends on the reseller. If you search google there are many available resellers, and you may want to factor in shipping costs and such (esp residential delivery on liftgate, etc). All that said, most of the public retailer quotes are in the ballpark of $1500->$2000. Well worth it, IMHO, if you have a garage bay to dedicate to it. A stock Z gets on fine. If you're lowered, you'll want to make little ramps/platforms out of wood at the ends and then it still works fine. Super easy to work on the wheel wells on this thing, and you get good enough access to the front/rear to do oil changes, diff work, and suspension work. The only thing you can't really reach is the center area around the transmission. Max lift height is only around 2 feet, but it's still better than jacks and stands, and it's about all I can raise the car anyways in a standard-height garage.


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