Changing oils by myself, are these a recommended jack+jack stand?

[jasonojordan]

I have the torrin double lock ones your linked. Have worked great for 2 years now

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by cjd

Well, the round bases roll if not perfectly flat on the ground. So those are the really risky ones. If one ever starts to go it can bring the car down.

The flat base hexagon version is safer, but I'd never use it outside of a garage with a smooth floor... Defeating the purpose of getting such a light stand in the first place.

Ah, I assumed that this was all flat, concrete setting. I would say no jack stands are really that safe if not on a flat level hard surface, but I see your point now.

[trippinbillies40]

All you need is the 1.5 ton aluminum low-profile jack from Harbor Freight and their jack stands. I've been autocrossing for 11 years now and have never used anything but those. Cheap, light, and work great.

[8RZ]

^ What he said, simple and works (although HF jacks only last me a few years before needing replacement).

[Capt Spaulding]

Another vote for the ESCOs. In terms of strength, they are over kill for the BRZ, but their stability is hard to beat and I have no interest in trying bench press a 2700 pound car. If there's a place to cheap out a little, it's on the jack. I'm in the harbor freight camp on those. Just make sure it's one of the low(est) profile models.

[ToySub1946]

btan219,

Sorry I'm late in the game here, maybe will be help for others...

These notes are my opinion having been an auto tech for years, having also worked on vehicles at home:

The jack you showed would be a pia to use on a regular basis. Any floor jack which requires putting the metal handle in one place to raise the jack, in another place to lower the jack is a stupid design. Also that hollow, thin handle will bend at it's end becoming useless.

Though unlike the one you gave a link to, any floor jack which has a roller in the front instead of wheels is dangerous. That type of jack will easily tip over in use. A floor jack needs to have four wheels, not two.

I would suggest spending the money and getting an aluminum jack. There will be times you wanna put the jack in the trunk of a car, to move the jack. Much easier to lift a jack which weighs less. A steel jack is much cheaper yet very heavy to lift. A steel jack can be had for around $100. if that's all you have to spend.

Pay attention to the minimum lift height of any jack before purchasing it. My current jack has a minimum lift height of 3 3/4 inches and barely fits under the front center (radiator core support) of my car. I must lift the front of car slightly to get the jack under there. A lesser minimum lift height would be even better.

Make sure you know exactly just where to lift front of car...bottom of radiator core support...best place to lift for oil and filter changes...requires you slide jack under front of car, then crawl your body under there to find exact proper placement of jack before lifting...very little room for error here !
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10111

I am currently using a 3 ton Aluminum floor jack from Harbor Freight, cost was close to $200. (currently $160. with coupon) yet gets the job done. Makes sense to spend the money now for something which will save over a period of numerous oil and filter changes, tire rotations in the future.

The jack stands you picked look just fine for the money.
Best to have four jack stands available, not two.
Harbor freight makes soft plastic covers for top of jack stands, they work well to protect pinch weld area bottom of rocker panels.

[btan219]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I think I'll be going to Harbor Freight in the next few weeks to get a floor jack. Looking at these:

https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ump-61282.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ump-61253.html

Anyone know what the difference is? They look exactly the same

[GrantedTaken]

^^ Good call. You will like that $97 jack better than a small trolley jack.
Looks identical to me.

[ToySub1946]

Yes those model steel floor jacks seem to be a good pick. Also model 62326 seems to be same specs. Quite normal for Harbor Freight to use various model numbers for exact same merchandise. Those three models currently listed for $97.99 Best to get on a harbor Freight mailing list... You may also find an in store coupon. Now I see a 'super coupon' in a current mailer to me for $79.99 for those exact three models of floor jacks...through 6-30-18.

All have minimal height of 2 7/8" and maximum height of 19 3/4", great for this car's needs.

[ZionsWrath]

If you don't own a jack already I would opt for a 2 ton at least. I have the 1.5 to take to the track and it works fine but you feel it working compared to higher capacity jacks. Also if you aren't on one of those smooth garage floors it doesn't roll that easy when you start jacking.

[86prime]

Originally Posted by cjd

For the jack, do yourself a favor (though yes - it's a good deal more spendy) and get an aluminum jack (unless you never ever ever plan to take your car out where you might be wanting to change tires at the event... track, autocross, drifting, whatever.) I like the Arcan 2 ton, bit more reach than the 1.5 ton, though a bit heavier and more $: https://www.amazon.com/Arcan-ALJ2T-A...dp/B00132CGEW/

Sounds like the Arcan ALJ2T jack works for you? It's low profile in front, but I can't tell how much reach it has before hitting the high part of the jack.

[Breezio]

Originally Posted by 86prime

Sounds like the Arcan ALJ2T jack works for you? It's low profile in front, but I can't tell how much reach it has before hitting the high part of the jack.

That jack looks identical to the 2-ton aluminum jack at Harbor Freight. Pretty sure it's cheaper at harbor freight.
If it is the same jack, the reach is good, but not quite enough to hit the front center jack point on my lowered BRZ. I just drive up on a couple 2x4's and then no problems.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by 86prime

Sounds like the Arcan ALJ2T jack works for you? It's low profile in front, but I can't tell how much reach it has before hitting the high part of the jack.

Yeah, I need an extra inch or so of clearance up front with the STi lip and my car in race trim. Can shove it under in a pinch.

[Wally86]

Quickjack 5000slx. Totally fits under a lowered car, has built in mechanical safety locks, and goes up in less than 30 seconds.