Trolley Jack question

MX52Z · 07-03-2013, 12:50 PM

I have this HF 39" model Low Profile Floor Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump® Jack and although it slides under my Z lowered on Swifts, it's still not long enough the reach the front lift point.

No matter what jack you get, the front wheels are going to have to roll up on something first. I use wood for now but I'll be getting the longest Race Ramps I can afford in time. It's money well spent.

Stino · 07-03-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MX52Z

I have this HF 39" model Low Profile Floor Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump® Jack and although it slides under my Z lowered on Swifts, it's still not long enough the reach the front lift point.

No matter what jack you get, the front wheels are going to have to roll up on something first. I use wood for now but I'll be getting the longest Race Ramps I can afford in time. It's money well spent.

Hmmm ... I'm lowered on Eibachs (just at 1 inch) and the floor jack you mention reaches my lift point with a 1/2 inch to spare. I'm guessing Swifts lowered your Z more than an inch, therefore it doesn't reach.

MX52Z · 07-03-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Stino

Hmmm ... I'm lowered on Eibachs (just at 1 inch) and the floor jack you mention reaches my lift point with a 1/2 inch to spare. I'm guessing Swifts lowered your Z more than an inch, therefore it doesn't reach.

Stino, your post got me wondering so I went out to the garage and checked. My jack is model #68050 and while the HF website claims it is 39.5" in depth, mine is only 29" in usable depth and 34" if you include the foot pedal. I checked my order and I did order the 68050.

Do you have the same thing?

Stino · 07-03-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MX52Z

Stino, your post got me wondering so I went out to the garage and checked. My jack is model #68050 and while the HF website claims it is 39.5" in depth, mine is only 29" in usable depth and 34" if you include the foot pedal. I checked my order and I did order the 68050.

Do you have the same thing?

MX52Z, now you had me wondering. I too have the same floor jack with the same measurements. I purchased two of these floor jacks and lift my Z by placing a floor jack on each side and lift about six inches at a time until I reach my desired height.

I created a short video of where I place the floor jack when lifting the front of my Z. I hope you and other members find this video helpful.

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MX52Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 471 Drives: Z'less por ahora Rep Power: 14	I have this HF 39" model Low Profile Floor Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump® Jack and although it slides under my Z lowered on Swifts, it's still not long enough the reach the front lift point. No matter what jack you get, the front wheels are going to have to roll up on something first. I use wood for now but I'll be getting the longest Race Ramps I can afford in time. It's money well spent.