What jack would you buy

1 Slow Z · 09-04-2012, 04:14 PM

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

ShawnBoyMoody · 09-04-2012, 04:16 PM

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

chrisheltra · 09-04-2012, 04:16 PM

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

djfury05 · 09-04-2012, 04:19 PM

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

Sean · 09-04-2012, 04:31 PM

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

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

chrisheltra · 09-04-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

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.

snakeplissken · 09-04-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by djfury05

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

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

jmd · 09-04-2012, 04:45 PM

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

AverageJoe · 09-04-2012, 04:51 PM

Daniels.

ForceFed4g63 · 09-04-2012, 04:51 PM

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.

1998ta__1991rs · 09-04-2012, 04:52 PM

Matco

Miker · 09-04-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by snakeplissken

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

Yup. Those Harbor Freight jacks are great.

1 Slow Z · 09-04-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998ta__1991rs

Matco

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

minytrker · 09-04-2012, 05:39 PM

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

///Mcompact · 09-04-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by djfury05

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

+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.

Matts94Z28 · 09-04-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jmd

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

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.

WTFWSAT · 09-04-2012, 05:59 PM

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.

04ctd · 09-04-2012, 05:59 PM

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

red99pony · 09-04-2012, 06:19 PM

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.

03SVTCOBRA · 09-04-2012, 07:39 PM

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.

09-04-2012, 04:14 PM	#1
1 Slow Z Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The end of the rainbow! Posts: 968	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

09-04-2012, 04:16 PM	#2
ShawnBoyMoody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the lab.... Posts: 8,159	I would like to know myself. Im in the market too. __________________ The Krusty Koupe "Luck favors the oblivious, and boy am I lucky!"

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chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	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 __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing Last edited by chrisheltra; 09-04-2012 at 04:28 PM.

09-04-2012, 04:31 PM	#5
Sean Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 918	http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton...1&blockType=G1 I got this set for Christmas. The 3ton works great on my heavy truck. __________________

09-04-2012, 04:45 PM	#8
jmd Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,177	matt is the jack master. let's see what he says. __________________ Cadillac man

09-04-2012, 04:19 PM	#4
djfury05 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 242	This is what I use.. no issues ever.. http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html

09-04-2012, 04:51 PM	#10
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	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. __________________ 2000 WS6 2005 CTS-V 2004 Titan QC 4x4

09-04-2012, 04:52 PM	#11
1998ta__1991rs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Ash Posts: 4,283	Matco __________________ Funny

09-04-2012, 05:39 PM	#14
minytrker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,089	Don't buy craftsman aluminum jack, on 3rd one but out of warranty now. __________________ 1999 Z28 Camaro\|Cut up 2003 CC Duramax Dually\|19.5 w/245/70/19.5\|5in exhaust 2009 G8 GT 408hp/402tq sae\|Rotofab CAI\|LS9 Cam\|Headers\|GXP Mufflers\|Custom System 2009 Tahoe stock

09-04-2012, 05:59 PM	#17
WTFWSAT Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Summerville Posts: 861	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. __________________ Fastest stock computer 5.0 on the planet! Looking for cheeep msd 6al! PM me! 88 Coupe (turtle) 03 Cobra (tortoise)

09-04-2012, 05:59 PM	#18
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	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 __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

09-04-2012, 06:19 PM	#19
red99pony Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: goose creek sc Posts: 818	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. __________________ 02 lightning all stock 99 mustang gt Tork Tech terminator kit making a little boost

09-04-2012, 07:39 PM	#20
03SVTCOBRA Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,041	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. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]