Does the FR-S require a low-clearance jack?

[torqdork]

Originally Posted by AdamVR4

So you'd get under a car held up by some other brand jack? I don't care where the jack is from because you don't ever get under a car until its on stands.

How are people minimizing damage to the "support positions" in the diagram? A puck with a groove?

Works on either 3T or 6T steel jackstands with a saddle design that fits the rocker contour and pinch welds better than most. I've had no damage and have used them at least ten times with the car supported for days at a time:

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece...and-95952.html

[AznKirby]

Originally Posted by OICU812

Guaranteed can find this jack in states. Its Michelins Branded low profile jack. Not only is it super low profile but also a looong reach. Ive jacked cars even lower then mine which is 1.5" less then stock to ground with zero issue, it's fantastic!

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/au...l#.UvNDnLQvtCM

QFT
This is the one I have and it's awesome!

[MidnightRunner]

I usually have someone slide my basic Jack under while I lift the car a quarter inch from my wheel well. More power to you if you have money at your disposal, but let's not confuse needs and wants. I'm only an inch lower on springs btw.

And word of advice, I always remove my wheels and throw em under the car incase the stands slip. Better to have a scuffed rim than being in a casket.

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[zc06_kisstherain]

Originally Posted by MidnightRunner

I usually have someone slide my basic Jack under while I lift the car a quarter inch from my wheel well. More power to you if you have money at your disposal, but let's not confuse needs and wants. I'm only an inch lower on springs btw.

And word of advice, I always remove my wheels and throw em under the car incase the stands slip. Better to have a scuffed rim than being in a casket.

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me place jack right next to jack stands.
wheel works as well but i am kinda lazy to remove wheels every time.
hardly two jack stands fail at same time

[MidnightRunner]

Originally Posted by zc06_kisstherain

me place jack right next to jack stands.
wheel works as well but i am kinda lazy to remove wheels every time.
hardly two jack stands fail at same time

Haha, now while a $100+ Jack might not be my cup of tea, a quality impact wrench comes in extremely handy on multiple occasions.

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[WryGuy]

Just curious.

I have ramps I use for oil changes and such. But cannot remove wheels. So thinking to get a Jack and stand.

I'm going to get the HF 68050 and a couple Jack stands with rubber pads mentioned above.

Will any of that fit in the FR-S trunk (with back seat lowered) aside from the rubber pads?

[Blue Gt]

My car is lowered 1.5" on coil-overs so I drive it onto some 12" long 1" by 8" boards. Then my Sears jack can just fit under the front bumper. DP

[fx1mark]

I have this jack and love it. Fits easily under the front of the car and jacks up high enough to place jack stands under the sides. My car is stock height. http://www.harborfreight.com/15-ton-...ump-60569.html

[WryGuy]

Thanks!

[wheelhaus]

Originally Posted by WryGuy

Just curious.

I have ramps I use for oil changes and such. But cannot remove wheels. So thinking to get a Jack and stand.

I'm going to get the HF 68050 and a couple Jack stands with rubber pads mentioned above.

Will any of that fit in the FR-S trunk (with back seat lowered) aside from the rubber pads?

With the handle removed the 68050 will fit no problem. If its still in the box you might need to fold down the back seat, but otherwise you shouldnt have any issues getting it home.

[WryGuy]

Originally Posted by wheelhaus

With the handle removed the 68050 will fit no problem. If its still in the box you might need to fold down the back seat, but otherwise you shouldnt have any issues getting it home.

Whew!
Good to know.
Appreciate your help.

[wheelhaus]

FYI the 2-ton long reach low profile jack (68050/62310/60678) is on sale again, $119.99 is the best price I've seen since I bought mine at $109 four years ago. Mine is still going strong. Found the coupon in a motorcycle magazine of all places... Coupon is good until Dec 23rd 2016, remember to print and bring it to the HF store!

[daiheadjai]

Originally Posted by wheelhaus

FYI the 2-ton long reach low profile jack (68050/62310/60678) is on sale again, $119.99 is the best price I've seen since I bought mine at $109 four years ago. Mine is still going strong. Found the coupon in a motorcycle magazine of all places... Coupon is good until Dec 23rd 2016, remember to print and bring it to the HF store!

That's the downside of condo living. I can't leave a 99lb jack out, so the weight is an issue (the 26lb regular HF jack works well in this case).
Otherwise, great deal!

[Ashikabi]

I suggest spending the money on an aluminum jack. I have the 3 ton from HF at 75 pounds and it's a pain to carry back and forth. If you're stock you should be able to fit most large jacks under there without ramps. I'm low so I drive on long, low ramps, then jack. NEVER use a non-oem jack on the side pinch welds. They will collapse. Modify the pinch welds with a jacking plate or jack from the front crossmember/rear differential