Jack/stand system - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

OrbitalEllipses · 03-12-2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by developer

I got this. It has been amazing. No 2x4 needed and it should hold two of our cars. Best $100 I have spent it a while.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20534

I'm almost certain 3.5" minimum height won't be low enough once I lower the car (1") and add the lip (1"). Trying to find a low-profile aluminum 1.5-2 ton jack that's not made in China makes my pockets hurt. Probably going to go with steel again and less than 3" minimum saddle height.

kanundrum · 03-12-2013, 12:28 AM

is craftsman made in china?

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-2-1-2...50165000P#desc

OrbitalEllipses · 03-12-2013, 12:36 AM

Yes it is; also 1 year warranty unlike other CM products. I did my research last time around...this time I might just get the best value I can get while still under ~3" saddle height.

kanundrum · 03-12-2013, 12:41 AM

Hmm gotcha yah thats he one I have at home for about 3 4 years been working good so far

Mr.Corvus · 03-12-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Laika

Do you have these? They don't look like they would work with our cars but it does say that they accommodate low profile cars.

Problem for us is that our cars have a long overhang. Hoping for a cheap alternative to race ramps and a less ghetto alternative to my current setup with 2x8's hah.

No, I know someone who has them though; admittedly he doesn't own an FR-S. He's driving a '13 Evo so...

DNAPoPo · 03-12-2013, 01:35 PM

I use Harbor Freight Jack stands for the grooves and Costco Jack and OEM Scissor Jack, have to use both jacks since main jack won't clear lip kit...

luuser75 · 03-12-2013, 03:41 PM

I take my car to a shop where they rent out lifts and lets you use all their tools =D

Mr.Corvus · 03-12-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by luuser75

I take my car to a shop where they rent out lifts and lets you use all their tools =D

Hm, that actually sounds like a great idea if the renting prices are reasonable. Whereabouts is this place?

nzer · 03-12-2013, 04:09 PM

@Mr.Corvus have a read of this thread - some great advice and a good system.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10111

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luuser75 · 03-12-2013, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Corvus

Hm, that actually sounds like a great idea if the renting prices are reasonable. Whereabouts is this place?

http://www.facebook.com/AutoHobbyGarage?fref=ts

It's $30 an hour for a lift with tool access. Pretty good deal if you have a big job and willing to make the drive

Mr.Corvus · 03-12-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by luuser75

http://www.facebook.com/AutoHobbyGarage?fref=ts

It's $30 an hour for a lift with tool access. Pretty good deal if you have a big job and willing to make the drive

Oh what?? I used to live out in that area; how did I miss this place? /rhetorical
I was actually out there at the 5C colleges a week ago, so the drive isn't terrible. I'll definitely look into these guys if I have a huge project to do. Thanks for the suggestion!

Gopherboy6956 · 03-13-2013, 04:20 PM

I bought this jack - BEST I've ever owned. Goes from 2-5/8" low to 23-3/4" high. Just note - It does weigh damn near 100lbs.

http://www.harborfreight.com/low-pro...uty-68050.html

norsamerican · 03-13-2013, 04:34 PM

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4333_200514333

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...9613_200329613

jflogerzi · 03-31-2013, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gopherboy6956

I bought this jack - BEST I've ever owned. Goes from 2-5/8" low to 23-3/4" high. Just note - It does weigh damn near 100lbs.

http://www.harborfreight.com/low-pro...uty-68050.html

Thats the one I have. Works great on the FR-S. I also have a set of 3 ton jacks from Harbor Freight. For 15$ can't beat them.

03-12-2013, 12:28 AM	#16
kanundrum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 5,364 Thanks: 2,704 Thanked 3,016 Times in 1,711 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	is craftsman made in china? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-2-1-2...50165000P#desc __________________ Ive spent most of my life racing... The rest I just wasted

03-12-2013, 12:41 AM	#18
kanundrum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 5,364 Thanks: 2,704 Thanked 3,016 Times in 1,711 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Hmm gotcha yah thats he one I have at home for about 3 4 years been working good so far __________________ Ive spent most of my life racing... The rest I just wasted

03-12-2013, 01:35 PM	#20
DNAPoPo GreddyBRZ meets GreddyFRS Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: SSM Limited BRZ Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 375 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 485 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I use Harbor Freight Jack stands for the grooves and Costco Jack and OEM Scissor Jack, have to use both jacks since main jack won't clear lip kit... __________________ CO>CA\|Greddy Intake + EVO 3\|Enkei Raijin\|KW V3\|BeatSonic SoCal 86 OC Club Tuesday Night Irvine DJ Meet Thread Irvine FR-S & BRZ Car Meet(FaceBook)

03-12-2013, 04:09 PM	#23
nzer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2012 Grey TRD GT86, 2015 VW Golf R Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 1,572 Thanks: 666 Thanked 942 Times in 540 Posts Mentioned: 62 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@Mr.Corvus have a read of this thread - some great advice and a good system. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10111 . __________________ My fully loaded TRD86 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...760#post582760

03-13-2013, 04:20 PM	#26
Gopherboy6956 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ Limited WRB Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 723 Thanks: 17 Thanked 296 Times in 195 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I bought this jack - BEST I've ever owned. Goes from 2-5/8" low to 23-3/4" high. Just note - It does weigh damn near 100lbs. http://www.harborfreight.com/low-pro...uty-68050.html __________________ I plan to live forever. So far, so good. My Build - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31925

03-12-2013, 12:36 AM	#17
OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,890 Times in 2,903 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Yes it is; also 1 year warranty unlike other CM products. I did my research last time around...this time I might just get the best value I can get while still under ~3" saddle height.

03-12-2013, 03:41 PM	#21
luuser75 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: M/T Raven FR-S Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 223 Thanks: 87 Thanked 48 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I take my car to a shop where they rent out lifts and lets you use all their tools =D

03-13-2013, 04:34 PM	#27
norsamerican Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Houston Posts: 539 Thanks: 101 Thanked 233 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...4333_200514333 http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...9613_200329613

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