Ultra low jack options? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

bcj · 07-14-2013, 09:13 PM

Transported a Harbor Freight 2T Low Profile High Lift up from Hillsboro after the Perrin meet a while back.
There weren't any available in the Seattle or Renton stores and I wanted to see one before chancing an order.
Quite happy with it so far.

Can file this under Junk In The Trunk too I guess. It's a heavy bugger, but it fit fine.

OakmanSmalls · 07-14-2013, 09:19 PM

Glad people like it because I'm pretty sure I'm going to pick it up this sometime this week. That and two sets of jack stands. Need the whole car off the ground to paint the wheels

GTB/ZR-1 · 07-14-2013, 09:19 PM

If you want a lifetime jack--AC. 3.1" w/ 4400lb capacity (DK20).

Had mine 12+ years now & it's bulletproof.

Worth the upfront ($300-400ish), since it'll outlast anything out there...

http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html

cmspooner · 07-14-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ingen

I got the harbor freight 1.5 ton aluminum racing jack when it was on sale, for like 60. Works fine, reaches front support and has more than enough room for a 2x4 to protect the car.

I have the same jack and am very happy with it. I also picked up a set of 4 jack stands and and I can now have my car in the air in 5 minutes!

Admiral Ballsy · 07-14-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GTB/ZR-1

If you want a lifetime jack--AC. 3.1" w/ 4400lb capacity (DK20).

Worth the upfront ($300-400ish), since it'll outlast anything out there...

http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html

I've got a DK13HLQ, bought it because it was about only thing low enough and with a long enough reach to lift my Corvette - 2.5" cup height (3.5" with rubber pad). Great jack, but pricey. I see it's $630ish on that site; I think I paid about $550 for mine.

Gunman · 07-14-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OakmanSmalls

Holy crap $1200+ that's intense. I'll stick to harbor freight I think lol. Sweet piece of equipment tho

Made in U.S.A., I just drove by their shop yesterday. They are used by pretty much every race team in NASCAR, and we have a couple at our ALMS shop, quality piece, but a bit pricy for home use.

That said, I'm always on the lookout for a used one.

wheelhaus · 07-14-2013, 11:18 PM

For the budget conscious:
http://www.harborfreight.com/low-pro...uty-68050.html

I have a coupon for $109 that I can photo and upload if anyone wants it. I've seen it for $99, but not in a while. I can also take point to point measurements if anyone needs it. It works great!

xDBOYx · 07-14-2013, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelhaus

For the budget conscious:
http://www.harborfreight.com/low-pro...uty-68050.html

I have a coupon for $109 that I can photo and upload if anyone wants it. I've seen it for $99, but not in a while. I can also take point to point measurements if anyone needs it. It works great!

Please post the coupon. Give me another excuse to buy another jack. 109 is a steal.

chutrain · 07-14-2013, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelhaus

For the budget conscious:
http://www.harborfreight.com/low-pro...uty-68050.html

I have a coupon for $109 that I can photo and upload if anyone wants it. I've seen it for $99, but not in a while. I can also take point to point measurements if anyone needs it. It works great!

Yeah it's a good price. Post up the coupon. I might pick one up as a backup.

OakmanSmalls · 07-14-2013, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelhaus

For the budget conscious:
http://www.harborfreight.com/low-pro...uty-68050.html

I have a coupon for $109 that I can photo and upload if anyone wants it. I've seen it for $99, but not in a while. I can also take point to point measurements if anyone needs it. It works great!

That's a great deal an I'd really appreciate the coupon as well. Thanks

xDBOYx · 07-14-2013, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chutrain

Yeah it's a good price. Post up the coupon. I might pick one up as a backup.

Cant go wrong for that price. My 3t aluminum one is working great but I plan to slam my car even more so this will come in handy

wheelhaus · 07-15-2013, 12:03 AM

coupon! 4" x 2.6" 150dpi for a clean print. Valid through Nov 9th, 2013.

I can confirm it reaches under the front bumper to the front crossmember jack point without having to drive the front wheels onto blocks or ramps. It also reaches the diff jack point (under the bumper and muffler) after the front has been placed on jackstands (at the standard spots behind the front wheels). At this point, the bumper and muffler are close to the floor, and this jack still does the trick. I can't yet confirm how much clearance there is after the car has been lowered, but I can measure stock clearance as a baseline.

xDBOYx · 07-15-2013, 08:04 PM

much appreciated @wheelhaus

qoncept · 07-16-2013, 12:36 PM

I have this one from Harbor Freight. Works great and fits under the car at stock height. If the car is much lower you're really going to have a hard time finding something that works.

Also, stay the hell away from Craftsman. The jacks are junk. If you aren't convinced, read the reviews on Sears. Must be embarrassing to get blown away by HF like that.

http://www.harborfreight.com/aluminu...ons-68051.html

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wheelhaus Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 2020 KTM Super Duke 1290R Location: Denver Posts: 1,788 Thanks: 714 Thanked 1,140 Times in 624 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	coupon! 4" x 2.6" 150dpi for a clean print. Valid through Nov 9th, 2013. I can confirm it reaches under the front bumper to the front crossmember jack point without having to drive the front wheels onto blocks or ramps. It also reaches the diff jack point (under the bumper and muffler) after the front has been placed on jackstands (at the standard spots behind the front wheels). At this point, the bumper and muffler are close to the floor, and this jack still does the trick. I can't yet confirm how much clearance there is after the car has been lowered, but I can measure stock clearance as a baseline. Attached Images Last edited by wheelhaus; 07-15-2013 at 12:07 AM. Reason: edited to 150dpi.

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OakmanSmalls Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 80 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Glad people like it because I'm pretty sure I'm going to pick it up this sometime this week. That and two sets of jack stands. Need the whole car off the ground to paint the wheels

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wheelhaus Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 2020 KTM Super Duke 1290R Location: Denver Posts: 1,788 Thanks: 714 Thanked 1,140 Times in 624 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	For the budget conscious: http://www.harborfreight.com/low-pro...uty-68050.html I have a coupon for $109 that I can photo and upload if anyone wants it. I've seen it for $99, but not in a while. I can also take point to point measurements if anyone needs it. It works great!

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