Ultra low jack options? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

OakmanSmalls · 07-14-2013, 01:28 PM

Before I get yelled at I did search for about 40 minutes.

Anyways I'm wondering if anyone has found a good low profile jack that can reach the front center jack point?
Of course price is a concern but functionality is the most important issue. So give me some feed back about how you guys are getting the car in the air

comic0guy · 07-14-2013, 01:38 PM

I've gotten my jack from this place. I got the AFF Model 200T. But I wanted a jack that was lower than most, but sturdy. I don't like getting a cheap jack that I couldn't fix. I can buy the parts from the manufactuer, unlike the cheap autozone jacks. The 200T is built like a tank, literally it is a solid 80lbs.

Either way, they have lots of options and I have ordered more than just the jack from them.

http://www.asedeals.com/auto_shop_jacks.html

Ingen · 07-14-2013, 01:46 PM

I got the harbor freight 1.5 ton aluminum racing jack when it was on sale, for like 60. Works fine, reaches front support and has more than enough room for a 2x4 to protect the car.

DarkestBuddha · 07-14-2013, 01:56 PM

also looking for a good low pro jack
especially for a lowered car with a lip kit installed

infinite012 · 07-14-2013, 02:25 PM

Lowered with a lip kit installed? Probably gonna need to drive it up on some 2x4s before you could even fit the lowest of the low profile jacks.

I have an Arcan XL325R that I bought from Costco about 2 years ago for $100. It's low profile and rapid pump. Worked great on my slammed STI and works great on my lowered on RCE Yellow BRZ.

Rampage · 07-14-2013, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ingen

I got the harbor freight 1.5 ton aluminum racing jack when it was on sale, for like 60. Works fine, reaches front support and has more than enough room for a 2x4 to protect the car.

I will second this. Works great on my lowered MR-S and my son's lowered FR-S.

Cannot beat it for the price.

xDBOYx · 07-14-2013, 02:50 PM

got the aluminum 3t harbor freight jack and works fine.. they also make a 2t ultra low profile steel one with extra long reach. http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...uty-68050.html

OakmanSmalls · 07-14-2013, 04:33 PM

Harbor freight has a steel jack on sale right now for 148. It's very low 2 3/4" I believe. Rapid pump, and the actual lift is 21" from the pivot point. I believe I'll be buying this jack sometime next week. I do like the aluminum jacks but this will stay in the garage so weights not an issue. This is also the longest flattest and lowest jack at harbor freight

OakmanSmalls · 07-14-2013, 04:34 PM

Didn't see the post above mine but ya that's the one. Very nice jack if you don't mind the weight

xDBOYx · 07-14-2013, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OakmanSmalls

Didn't see the post above mine but ya that's the one. Very nice jack if you don't mind the weight

Yea I like it as well. I think im going to get it as well when my 3t can no longer get under my brz.

37 · 07-14-2013, 07:19 PM

Brunnhoelzl Low Profile: http://www.brunnhoelzl.com/low_profile_jacks.html

The cup is 2.5" from the ground. If that doesn't fit under your radiator support then you might want to rethink your priorities.

Either that or buy a set of plastic ramps and use whatever jack you want.

utekineir · 07-14-2013, 08:29 PM

my low aluminum harbor freight 1.5 ton has been working like a champ as primary jack for about 5 years now, won't hesitate to buy another when it does die

OakmanSmalls · 07-14-2013, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by modifier

Brunnhoelzl Low Profile: http://www.brunnhoelzl.com/low_profile_jacks.html

The cup is 2.5" from the ground. If that doesn't fit under your radiator support then you might want to rethink your priorities.

Either that or buy a set of plastic ramps and use whatever jack you want.

Holy crap $1200+ that's intense. I'll stick to harbor freight I think lol. Sweet piece of equipment tho

37 · 07-14-2013, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OakmanSmalls

Holy crap $1200+ that's intense. I'll stick to harbor freight I think lol. Sweet piece of equipment tho

Indeed. That's why I also suggested the ramps.

07-14-2013, 01:28 PM	#1
OakmanSmalls Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 80 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ultra low jack options? Before I get yelled at I did search for about 40 minutes. Anyways I'm wondering if anyone has found a good low profile jack that can reach the front center jack point? Of course price is a concern but functionality is the most important issue. So give me some feed back about how you guys are getting the car in the air

07-14-2013, 01:46 PM	#3
Ingen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S 6MT Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 525 Thanks: 349 Thanked 204 Times in 121 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got the harbor freight 1.5 ton aluminum racing jack when it was on sale, for like 60. Works fine, reaches front support and has more than enough room for a 2x4 to protect the car. __________________ Car Received: 10/18. Break in ended: 10/28 Goal: Openflash UEL headers, Stage II 93 oct, TRD intake, arm rest :P

07-14-2013, 08:29 PM	#12
utekineir blowhard Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: frs, project forester Location: ma Posts: 980 Thanks: 53 Thanked 604 Times in 316 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	my low aluminum harbor freight 1.5 ton has been working like a champ as primary jack for about 5 years now, won't hesitate to buy another when it does die Last edited by utekineir; 07-14-2013 at 10:47 PM.

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07-14-2013, 01:38 PM	#2
comic0guy Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Evo X, 1996 Celica, DGM BRZ Location: Baltimore,md Posts: 43 Thanks: 12 Thanked 20 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've gotten my jack from this place. I got the AFF Model 200T. But I wanted a jack that was lower than most, but sturdy. I don't like getting a cheap jack that I couldn't fix. I can buy the parts from the manufactuer, unlike the cheap autozone jacks. The 200T is built like a tank, literally it is a solid 80lbs. Either way, they have lots of options and I have ordered more than just the jack from them. http://www.asedeals.com/auto_shop_jacks.html

07-14-2013, 01:56 PM	#4
DarkestBuddha Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: BRZ limited GBS Location: SoCal Posts: 376 Thanks: 27 Thanked 121 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	also looking for a good low pro jack especially for a lowered car with a lip kit installed

07-14-2013, 02:25 PM	#5
infinite012 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 DGM BRZ Ltd Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 974 Thanks: 294 Thanked 470 Times in 255 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Lowered with a lip kit installed? Probably gonna need to drive it up on some 2x4s before you could even fit the lowest of the low profile jacks. I have an Arcan XL325R that I bought from Costco about 2 years ago for $100. It's low profile and rapid pump. Worked great on my slammed STI and works great on my lowered on RCE Yellow BRZ.

07-14-2013, 02:50 PM	#7
xDBOYx Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Limited Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 596 Thanks: 0 Thanked 144 Times in 120 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	got the aluminum 3t harbor freight jack and works fine.. they also make a 2t ultra low profile steel one with extra long reach. http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...uty-68050.html

07-14-2013, 04:33 PM	#8
OakmanSmalls Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 80 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Harbor freight has a steel jack on sale right now for 148. It's very low 2 3/4" I believe. Rapid pump, and the actual lift is 21" from the pivot point. I believe I'll be buying this jack sometime next week. I do like the aluminum jacks but this will stay in the garage so weights not an issue. This is also the longest flattest and lowest jack at harbor freight

07-14-2013, 04:34 PM	#9
OakmanSmalls Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 80 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Didn't see the post above mine but ya that's the one. Very nice jack if you don't mind the weight

07-14-2013, 07:19 PM	#11
37 degrees Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 6MT BRZ Location: Shifting Posts: 157 Thanks: 132 Thanked 141 Times in 72 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Brunnhoelzl Low Profile: http://www.brunnhoelzl.com/low_profile_jacks.html The cup is 2.5" from the ground. If that doesn't fit under your radiator support then you might want to rethink your priorities. Either that or buy a set of plastic ramps and use whatever jack you want.

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