Arcan XL325R Low Profile Jack ($99 at CostCo) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

mezdup · 10-23-2012, 08:47 PM

not sure where to post this, but i wanted both BRZ and FR-S owners to see it.

so i was looking for a low profile jack for the car since i was planning on doing wheel (winter/summer) swaps and oil changes and what not myself. came across the Arcan XL35 on amazon here: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Arcan-Quick-Lift-Professional-Service/dp/B000Y9YGX4"]Arcan Quick Lift Professional Service Jack - 3 1/2-Ton,Model# XL35 : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]. price looked good and reviews seemed great so i was ready to pull the trigger until i came across a few reviewers saying they found the same jack at CostCo for $99, but the posts were from about a year ago. figured i'd check it out anyways before i purchased and sure enough, CostCo had about 12 of them just stacked in an aisle towards the back. only difference though was that it was the XL325R instead of the XL35.

a little googling on my phone and i found this thread: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=125604.

Quote:

I called Arcan this morning and asked them why the XL325R had replaced the XL350R which has been around for about 5 years. They told me that they both are the exact same jack and the jack rating police had made them change the rating on the jack from 3-1/2 tons to 3-1/4 tons but it is the exact same jack and they still consider it to be a 3-1/2 ton jack even though the rating is now 3-1/4 tons.

also the R is just cuz this jack is red.

so yea, $108 and change out the door. great deal for those of you looking to buy a jack for their FR-S or BRZ.

mezdup · 10-23-2012, 09:20 PM

this site has a ton of reviews for this jack as well: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5429_200345429. 133/135 recommend it.

BRZranger · 10-23-2012, 09:56 PM

This is what I have, I'm very happy with it.

wheelhaus · 10-23-2012, 09:58 PM

what's the weight?

edit, just looked at the thread you linked, 104lbs OUCH!

BRZranger · 10-23-2012, 10:01 PM

Says the shipping weight is about 109lbs, so just a hair under that probably.

mezdup · 10-23-2012, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelhaus

what's the weight?

edit, just looked at the thread you linked, 104lbs OUCH!

NorthernTool says ship weight is 109lbs

edit: nevermind lol.. don't see it being too much of an issue as it does have wheels.

dori. · 10-23-2012, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelhaus

what's the weight?

edit, just looked at the thread you linked, 104lbs OUCH!

that ain't shit compared to my old crafstman, and I can carry that one no problem.

I might consider this jack cause in order to use my craftsman, I'd have to drive up on wood

Mach V Dan · 10-23-2012, 10:37 PM

You know your whole car only weighs a ton and a half, right?

JimmyMac · 10-23-2012, 11:33 PM

I like this jack. Super low profile for lowered cars and can lift for almost 2 feet high. Very nice!

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ump-68050.html

FrX · 10-24-2012, 01:11 AM

I looked at that jack while I was at Northern Tool, comparing a few differing options. F$%!er is heavy! Unless you are working on large trucks, I recommend a nice aluminum jack. Much easier to deal with. I ended up going with this one: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5428_200345428

OrbitalEllipses · 10-24-2012, 01:21 AM

Any jack I own has to have "Country of origin: USA" somewhere in the description.

trifenix · 10-24-2012, 05:28 PM

This jack is awesome but heavy as hell. For frs i would recommend harbor freight al jack. Both are awesome jacks!

SubieNate · 10-24-2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Any jack I own has to have "Country of origin: USA" somewhere in the description.

Why?

I use a harbor freight jack. The car always goes on jack stands while working on it so I just need the jack to get it up. I would think most jack failures would be from leaving it under load for an extended period of time.

Nathan

OrbitalEllipses · 10-24-2012, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubieNate

Why?

I use a harbor freight jack. The car always goes on jack stands while working on it so I just need the jack to get it up. I would think most jack failures would be from leaving it under load for an extended period of time.

Nathan

Jack failures, warranty, construction.

I leave the jack under the car (with a little less load) after the car's on stands just in case the stand slips.

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