Harbor Freight - 3 Ton Low Profile Jack - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

speeddemon · 01-06-2016, 10:38 AM

I have this jack and love it. My old man had two jacks; one didn't lift high enough to get stands under, and the other was too high to get underneath it. I would use one jack to get underneath it and then the other to lift it up high enough lol (not recommended of course). For the money you can't beat this deal. Low profile, lifts high, and it's 3 ton! I got a warranty just in case because the quality with these is sparatic; some will last forever, others will go in a few uses.

SmartedPanda · 01-06-2016, 12:44 PM

Y'all wanna share additional links?

I was looking at the 2TON extended but whoo, $140, I'm making due with a 2Ton jack that looks like this one:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...oJTxoC_Jfw_wcB

stevesnj · 01-06-2016, 01:03 PM

I use this jack on my 5700lb Landcruiser so thats why i got the 3ton, but if you just have the car get the 2ton.

ajcarson11 · 01-06-2016, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevesnj

I use this jack on my 5700lb Landcruiser so thats why i got the 3ton, but if you just have the car get the 2ton.

Really shouldn't matter. You shouldn't be lifting your entire car on the jack (one half of the weight usually stays on the ground when you lift).

2 ton is good for most applications -- although best not to get near the max of the jack (leave 20% of total weight capacity free)

Ashikabi · 01-06-2016, 01:11 PM

I have 2 ton. Too tall to fit under car now... I suggest getting a low profile aluminum one instead. Mine is HEAVY

stevesnj · 01-06-2016, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajcarson11

Really shouldn't matter. You shouldn't be lifting your entire car on the jack (one half of the weight usually stays on the ground when you lift).

2 ton is good for most applications -- although best not to get near the max of the jack (leave 20% of total weight capacity free)

well the rear of my truck weighs about 2800 so I play it safe. I don't think it's possible to lift an entire vehicle with one hydraulic jack anyway lol

CatDaddysBBQ · 01-06-2016, 03:58 PM

I actually bought their 2-ton version that has a longer arm than this one. Even with it's lower weight rating, it was more expensive and the longest travel from fully down to fully up they offer. Ive already used it a few times since bought it 2 months ago and totally love it.

I got tired of re-buying jacks every time I got a new car. This made my other two floor jacks kind of pointless to own, but eh - now I don't have to think about it again. Now, if the damn thing didn't weigh 100lbs...

SHIFTEVO · 01-06-2016, 04:44 PM

I got one last month..perfect for lowered cars but man them wheels are so rough on concrete...

Luftwaffel · 01-06-2016, 07:53 PM

I use this Craftsman 2 1/2 Ton Low Profile Jack from Sears. Kind of a sucky short arm and relief knob for lowering, but hey, it's $62.99.

Toyarzee · 01-06-2016, 07:58 PM

So I've been using the 3 ton hf without issues on stock height 86. Clearance is very close already. If I install TRD lowering springs, which I understand provide just under a 1" drop, will this floor jack still work? I feel like I'm reading some contradictory testimony and this thread is proving relevant.

Thx

Ashikabi · 01-06-2016, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toyarzee

So I've been using the 3 ton hf without issues on stock height 86. Clearance is very close already. If I install TRD lowering springs, which I understand provide just under a 1" drop, will this floor jack still work? I feel like I'm reading some contradictory testimony and this thread is proving relevant.

Thx

Get a low profile or race ramps

Toyarzee · 01-06-2016, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Get a low profile or race ramps

It is a low profile jack. Just wondering if it's low pro enough.

Not concerned with rear, but when sliding the jack under the front jack point, the reach is so far that you start to slide the non low pro mid section under the front clip

Ashikabi · 01-06-2016, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toyarzee

It is a low profile jack. Just wondering if it's low pro enough.

Not concerned with rear, but when sliding the jack under the front jack point, the reach is so far that you start to slide the non low pro mid section under the front clip

Put your jack under and measure. If you have an inch you're fine. If not... race ramps

Edit: if you're only an inch or so short, just make some "ramps" out of 2x4s or something. Anything to get an extra inch or whatever. Keep it cheap and light

SmartedPanda · 01-07-2016, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

I have 2 ton. Too tall to fit under car now... I suggest getting a low profile aluminum one instead. Mine is HEAVY

Trying to get one around the same price that is lower and longer, but they're usually 40-60 more.
Main appeal is lowest point, price and length.

01-06-2016, 12:44 PM	#16
SmartedPanda Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Manual. 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 647 Thanks: 155 Thanked 155 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Y'all wanna share additional links? I was looking at the 2TON extended but whoo, $140, I'm making due with a 2Ton jack that looks like this one: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...oJTxoC_Jfw_wcB __________________ [\| Blox 490 Knob \| Mishimoto Silicon Intake \| K&N Filter \| DD Always-On DRL \| Tomei 60S \| Weather Tech \| RED USDM TOM's Tail Lights \| OEM Underbody Panels \| Intec High Mount Brake \| RexSpeed Heated Wide Mirrors \| TC105N 17x9 \| Super Sport 245/40R17 \|TRD Quickshifter \| Porsche Brake Air Duct \| TRD Sliding Armrest\| OEM Knee Pads \| MTEC Shifter Springs\| WRX OEM Oil Cooler\| Generic PVC Catch Can\|]

01-06-2016, 01:03 PM	#17
stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I use this jack on my 5700lb Landcruiser so thats why i got the 3ton, but if you just have the car get the 2ton. __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
WTB: Low profile floor jack and jack stands!	lupindub	Want-To-Buy Requests	2	11-26-2015 11:03 PM
Harbor Freight Jacks	White64Goat	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	28	12-27-2014 07:16 PM
Harbor Freight Low Profile Jack on sale $139	DarrenDriven	Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)	28	10-06-2014 06:18 PM
$10 Harbor Freight Catch Can	ML	Engine, Exhaust, Transmission	58	09-24-2013 01:31 PM
Aluminum 1.5 Ton Racing Jack on sale at Harbor Freight	Foobar	Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)	22	11-22-2012 01:42 PM

01-06-2016, 10:38 AM	#15
speeddemon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: Scion frs Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 162 Thanks: 33 Thanked 30 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I have this jack and love it. My old man had two jacks; one didn't lift high enough to get stands under, and the other was too high to get underneath it. I would use one jack to get underneath it and then the other to lift it up high enough lol (not recommended of course). For the money you can't beat this deal. Low profile, lifts high, and it's 3 ton! I got a warranty just in case because the quality with these is sparatic; some will last forever, others will go in a few uses.

01-06-2016, 01:11 PM	#19
Ashikabi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Northwest Iowa Posts: 7,359 Thanks: 454 Thanked 4,549 Times in 2,950 Posts Mentioned: 59 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	I have 2 ton. Too tall to fit under car now... I suggest getting a low profile aluminum one instead. Mine is HEAVY

01-06-2016, 04:44 PM	#22
SHIFTEVO Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Drives: Lightning Red Location: Houston TX Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I got one last month..perfect for lowered cars but man them wheels are so rough on concrete...

01-06-2016, 07:58 PM	#24
Toyarzee Shibby! Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: '14 White FR-S, '01 turbo mini taco Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 647 Thanks: 838 Thanked 583 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	So I've been using the 3 ton hf without issues on stock height 86. Clearance is very close already. If I install TRD lowering springs, which I understand provide just under a 1" drop, will this floor jack still work? I feel like I'm reading some contradictory testimony and this thread is proving relevant. Thx

User Name		Remember Me?
Password