What jack would you buy
 

I am in the market for a new floor jack and was curious of what you guys would recommend? I am not looking to spend a fortune, but I plan on using this a lot in the next couple of years so I'm not trying to cheap out either. Thanks in advance for any inputs.

-Mike

I would like to know myself. Im in the market too.

This is what Ive been using at home and at the track for the last 5 years or so but my truck is heavier than most of yalls racecars.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-4000-...&blockType=G11

This is what I use.. no issues ever.. http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton...1&blockType=G1

I got this set for Christmas. The 3ton works great on my heavy truck.

Thats the same one Randy has. It a good solid jack the only two things I dont care for is its really heavy (not an issue if you dont take it anywhere) and it takes a lot of pumps to get it to height. One things for sure though it will lift damn near anything you put under it.

I have 2 of the 2 ton versions. So far so good.

matt is the jack master. let's see what he says.:hide:

Daniels.

I need one as well. Problem is the car is pretty low so I need a low profile one. Tired of driving on 2x4's to get it high enough to get the jack under.

Matco

Yup. Those Harbor Freight jacks are great.

What did that run ya? How has it worked out thus far?

Don't buy craftsman aluminum jack, on 3rd one but out of warranty now.

+100.

I've had mine since probably 2006 and used it for not only about 35+ autox's, jacking the car up twice an event to swap street tires/R-comps, but a couple of times a month in the garage for several years. This little beast is still going strong.

Initially, I had reservations about buying a jack that was built in China/Taiwan, but it seems like every damn thing made out of metal is from that region now. I recommend it highly, it's been that damn good.

This is true. I use one of the A/C delco aluminum jacks. It's held my car up for months just fine.


Mike I saw you called. Today was my day for class/work. I will give you a ring around lunch tomorrow. No you can't touch my jack. :mrgreen:

Napa has nice heavy duty jacks. I havnt had any issues with my steel craftsman other than its about 70lbs. Ive also used the harbor freight aluminum jacks with good luck. A friend has a matco but youre paying for the name. That being said my next jack will be a 2 or 3ton aluminum Torin from northern tool so i can use it for the car and truck.

arcan xl35

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5429_200345429

VERY low height, this is the spec to check for:

Min. Lift Height (in.)
3 1/2

i have had a nice lightweight aluminum low profile i bought from northern tool for a few years and it works great. i used to have to drive my car on blocks to lift it also got tired of that quick. jack works great no problems and strong. if you have to carry it or pick it up often you would be happy with an aluminum one if not really doesn't matter.

I have 2 of the 2 ton harbor freight jack and they both work great. They are pretty low too. Been going on 3ish years without issues besides the rubber pad coming off both which is probably my fault anyways... If you catch them at the right time they ussually go on sale for like 99.99 for the 2 ton, or 79.99 for the 1.5s.

I use this Pittsburgh jack from Harbor Freight. It is only 2 3/4" high.

http://www.harborfreight.com/25-ton-...ump-68049.html

I have this one.

http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/pr...-SERVICE-JACK/

theyre heavy if you have to pick them up but are great jacks, you could probably get it a little cheaper from my matco guy if you paid cash

C'mon Zac you know me better than that by I would hope! I make payments on everything son! I've had my kids Christmas presents on lay-a-way for like two years!

builds the suspense, they will be excited when they get that Ps2.

I was talking about green money. No debit card or check.

Lol, rep

I forget what we use. It resides on jackstands so much i believe we just used the factory bottle jack and just leave it on jackstands

Ive been using the same 3 ton craftsman deal for ~14 years or so. Only jack I have ever owned. Dad bought it as a Christmas gift for me when I was in high school. No issues.

Rotary two post is what I use. Never had a problem getting under a vehicle without blocks.

I have been using a Michelin 3-1/2 ton 98lb jack for 10 years....It's height goes from 3-1/2"-22-1/2"........One or two pumps gets it up to my truck frame.....

Baller, shot caller...

Im no baller then. Neither of my Benzs have a spoiler. :hysterical:

YEA

BOUGHT THIS 2 DAYS AGO FOR 69.99...WORKS GREAT AND ISNT THAT HEAVY
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-h...ump-68048.html

LOL.

Harborfreight and Advance Auto here.The Harborfreight is 3T and 7yrs old and Advance Auto is 2.5T and 12yrs old.Also get plenty of jack stands.I have 4 sets (8 total)2 sets 3T,1 set 5T and 6T.I feel I need more though.Hopefully a 9000 lbs or 10000 lbs 2 post lift in maybe a year or two :bigthumb: