[rdsport323]

I am having trouble finding a decent garage jack that can lift more than 14" and can also fit under a lowered car...

those of you who have lowered cars and do own a jack, could you tell me what brand/model number etc it is and where you got it?

thanks

[ericsmc83]

Harbor Freight Tools: 3000 LB. CAPACITY LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM RACING JACK

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039

Has a rubber insert in the plate so it won't damage the proprietary jack points. Same store also sells thicker rubber pads that work with the jack. It doesn't lift more than 14-3/4" but it is very low profile.

Used this today when putting my wheels on, and it worked flawlessly.

[al4m]

Originally Posted by ericsmc83

Harbor Freight Tools: 3000 LB. CAPACITY LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM RACING JACK

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039

Has a rubber insert in the plate so it won't damage the proprietary jack points. Same store also sells thicker rubber pads that work with the jack.

Used this today when putting my wheels on, and it worked flawlessly.

+1. i have roughly the same racing jack. works great and i have total confidence in it. the rubber pad has come off on mine, but it works fine without it too. i should probably get some of those thicker rubber pads that you mentioned.

[ericsmc83]

I think this is the item for that rubber pad I was referring to:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96306

[rdsport323]

14" is enough to change a tire, but how could you do any work underneath with only 14" clearance? are you guys super skinny or something?

[HMACV1]

How about going all out and getting a lift.
http://ezcarlift.com/

[FrankoQ]

Originally Posted by a.l.e.x.

+1. i have roughly the same racing jack. works great and i have total confidence in it. the rubber pad has come off on mine, but it works fine without it too. i should probably get some of those thicker rubber pads that you mentioned.

+2 on this one.

BTW, there is another thread all about jacks. Do a search for other options.

[FrankoQ]

Originally Posted by HMACV1

How about going all out and getting a lift.
http://ezcarlift.com/

Nice, it even fits in the trunk.

[Bubbles]

$109 from costco, rubber pad does the job. Great jack.

[S4to335]

Originally Posted by Bubbles

$109 from costco, rubber pad does the job. Great jack.

I have several jacks..one of the aluminum ones from Sears..one of trhe big heavy gray ones from Sears (2 tons) and then I had one from Costco. The one from costco was a piece of crap. The rear wheels broke..trying to find a suitable replacement was a total pain in the ass. I do not recommend the crap one that Costco is selling. I do a lot of jackin up at tracks..replacing wheels..and it just doesnt cut it.

[SkipSauls]

I've been using one of the Harbor Freight lightweight jacks for several years for my track cars and it's been great. It's quite beat up now, but works fine and is easy to transport.

For my garage I got one from AC Hydraulics a few years ago. It's heavy, but it is very low and quite easy to use. I think the model I have is the DK13HLQ, or an earlier version. Here's a picture:



And a link to their site:

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

I might get the DK20Q if I were buying one today as the longer version can be difficult in a tight space. The height that the longer one can lift to is nice, but probably overkill for most applications.

I also have the AC jackstands, which are very nice and feel "safer" than most. Expensive, but not necessarily overpriced. I think I got them all in a group buy on rennlist.com (Porsche board) 5 or so years ago with a pretty decent discount.

[kmoy2002]

Haven't bought any ramps lately, but I've heard that its pretty effective at getting the car high enough for a jack to be slid under for lowered cars.

[Gig103]

Originally Posted by HMACV1

How about going all out and getting a lift.
http://ezcarlift.com/

I am tempted by this!

[attorneyscott]

Use a 9 mm or some other type of semiautomatic handgun, definitely a face mask, if you have time try to knock out the owner to delay him/her calling the...

oh wait, never mind.

[1WickedE90]

Originally Posted by attorneyscott

Use a 9 mm or some other type of semiautomatic handgun, definitely a face mask, if you have time try to knock out the owner to delay him/her calling the...

oh wait, never mind.

[Bubbles]

Originally Posted by S4to335

I have several jacks..one of the aluminum ones from Sears..one of trhe big heavy gray ones from Sears (2 tons) and then I had one from Costco. The one from costco was a piece of crap. The rear wheels broke..trying to find a suitable replacement was a total pain in the ass. I do not recommend the crap one that Costco is selling. I do a lot of jackin up at tracks..replacing wheels..and it just doesnt cut it.

Really? How did you break the rear wheels off? The construction looks very solid, although the wheels on my jack are not chrome colored as depicted in the picture. Why not return it to Costco for a full refund?

[TheSpungos]

Originally Posted by attorneyscott

Use a 9 mm or some other type of semiautomatic handgun, definitely a face mask, if you have time try to knock out the owner to delay him/her calling the...

oh wait, never mind.

Well played!!!

[ENINTY]

Originally Posted by HMACV1

How about going all out and getting a lift.
http://ezcarlift.com/

This is a lift...

[HMACV1]

But I would have a hard time getting that in the back of my truck.

[ENINTY]

That ezcarlift is a little bit less than half of what I paid for my lift installed ($3500 in 2004). If I were going to put down $1750 for a lift, I'd get a real two-post lift and drive my car to it rather than put it in my car (I'm not sure why it is important to tote a lift around with you).

The ezcarlift has a max capacity of 4,400 pounds, which is damned near close to some some car's curb weights. A two post lift usually is rated for 9,000 to 10,000 pounds, so you have more than a 100% margin in weight rating. Plus the underside of the car is totally open, where the ezlift really is in the way for a lot of repair situations.

If you don't go with a commerical (certified) lift, you can find many two-post lifts on the net for about $2K.

I'd feel much more safe under a car on jack stands than the ezcarlift.

Just my $.02.

[cbad335]

Originally Posted by S4to335

I have several jacks..one of the aluminum ones from Sears..one of trhe big heavy gray ones from Sears (2 tons) and then I had one from Costco. The one from costco was a piece of crap. The rear wheels broke..trying to find a suitable replacement was a total pain in the ass. I do not recommend the crap one that Costco is selling. I do a lot of jackin up at tracks..replacing wheels..and it just doesnt cut it.

I have that same brand jack, but from PeP Boys, and I have to agree that it's crap. I feel like the handle is going to break when jacking up the car. However, the last time I was in Costco, they had a different one, w/ dual pistons? and it looked heavy duty. It was $140 and isn't on their website, just saw it in the store.

[92tripleblack]

Mine I got from Sams Club. They don't list it anymore. It was a Roush Jack. Looks just like this one from Sears. Same rating. I lift the entire side of my Armada off the ground to rotate tires. Get two off at once. No problems even on a slight slope. If you plan to do any work underneath, get yourself some good jackstands.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950167000P