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DRIFTER-M

11-01-2018, 02:17 PM

Many threads in the past with good info, but several of those are now outdated.

What have you found to be the best jack / lift option for your lowered car and your garage?

My new garage has only a 9 1/2 foot roof, so 2 post are generally out of the question.

My awesome old school Craftsman floor jack broke, so now I am looking at options again. People use to rave over a Costco jack that was pretty low, but it doesn’t seem to be available anymore?

afishysilvia

11-01-2018, 02:20 PM

Just my input here as I don't have room for a lot of equipment. I use the cusco floor ramps, they're two pieces and they are lightweight. Once I drive the car on there then I can get my standard floor jack.

hotrodjoseph

11-01-2018, 02:31 PM

DRIFTER-M

11-01-2018, 02:47 PM

DRIFTER-M

11-01-2018, 03:03 PM

lonewanderer

11-01-2018, 03:47 PM

with a 9 1/2 foot ceiling you can use a two post half lift. Lifts it roughly waist high

DRIFTER-M

11-01-2018, 03:50 PM

with a 9 1/2 foot ceiling you can use a two post half lift. Lifts it roughly waist high

Like the MaxJack,correct?

I am strongly considering. My only issue has always been the price. They are too expensive IMO for what they are. That being said, again, I am definitely considering.

Thanks for the input!

loser101

11-01-2018, 03:56 PM

I got Arcan XL2T. Works well for me but I still have to drive the front of the car onto something 1"-2" high before using the jack.

lonewanderer

11-01-2018, 04:08 PM

Like the MaxJack,correct?

I am strongly considering. My only issue has always been the price. They are too expensive IMO for what they are. That being said, again, I am definitely considering.

Thanks for the input!

Try finding a used one. They're out there, if you were local to the New England area, I could sell you for one 500$. My dad had a business before he got sick, and he let the bank tank the building but not before he cleaned out all his machines and what not.

DRIFTER-M

11-01-2018, 08:20 PM

Try finding a used one. They're out there, if you were local to the New England area, I could sell you for one 500$. My dad had a business before he got sick, and he let the bank tank the building but not before he cleaned out all his machines and what not.

Dang... Yeah, I am in FL but if I was closer I would probably take you up on that.

I just visited NE for the first time a month ago - incredible area! Beautiful.

Edit: If you find yourself making a trip to FL, lmk. Will throw you a few $$$ to bring it along to drop off HAHA.

lonewanderer

11-02-2018, 08:04 AM

Dang... Yeah, I am in FL but if I was closer I would probably take you up on that.

I just visited NE for the first time a month ago - incredible area! Beautiful.

Edit: If you find yourself making a trip to FL, lmk. Will throw you a few $$$ to bring it along to drop off HAHA.

If I ever do, I gotchu bro

PatPs13

11-02-2018, 10:38 AM

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-61253.html

This is the lowest one in my experience. I usually make a ramp out of 2x4's drive up it and jack it up by the front subframe or rear diff.

1on1

11-03-2018, 12:18 PM

I've had the Arcan XL35r for awhile (almost 9 years) and I bought it at costco for $80 or $90. The second low profile jack i've used was a buddy's who had a Snap-on or Maaco ultra low profile jack; similar style to this one (https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/Low-Profile-Service-Jack-2-Ton-P264734.aspx).

lazy_flip

11-03-2018, 12:52 PM

If whichever jack you have isn't low enough, I've found these ramps to be perfect to get things started:

https://au.gktech.com/super-low-car-ramps-pair

crzsteveo

11-05-2018, 08:14 PM

im considering this one.

https://www.quickjack.com/

zer0c123

11-10-2018, 03:09 PM

Mine has been a Norco 2 ton or 3 ton floor jack that I purchased in 2009. I usually drive on top of of a 2 x 4 to get the jack under the car.

I just deal with the extra step with the wood and don't bother with the low profile racing jacks.

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jookybanana

11-11-2018, 12:25 PM

Motormaster (here in canada) makes the best low profile floor jack I've ever seen. I believe Michellin makes the same one in the USA.

Most of the entire body of the jack is under 2 inches tall. and has a very long reach.

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/motomaster-low-profile-jack-2-ton-0090226p.html

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/319/31633831501_65d01bc13c_c.jpg

I got the Michelin low profile jack from canadian tire (was $150 on sale), I think it the same one as motomaster, its great!
no need to roll up on a block of wood to get the jack under the car, only problem is its like 90lbs, so its not a good portable jack for auto-X or drift events

https://instagram.fcxh3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/219b5226d31b875e0b5cb28ad172440d/5C847042/t51.2885-15/e35/32495793_2057933207789989_7058200257535934464_n.jp g

mau5trap

01-13-2019, 01:40 PM

Anybody use these?

https://www.costco.com/QuickJack-5%2c000-LB-Capacity-Portable-Car-Lift.product.100460313.html

Curious if it's worth the investment. Would still be on a roller, and not a chair which something like MaxJack would allow, however the price is significantly less than a MaxJack and I would assume setup is far easier.

im considering this one.

https://www.quickjack.com/

say good-bye to your s-chassis frames

I got the Michelin low profile jack from canadian tire (was $150 on sale), I think it the same one as motomaster, its great!
no need to roll up on a block of wood to get the jack under the car, only problem is its like 90lbs, so its not a good portable jack for auto-X or drift events

[IMG]https://instagram.fcxh3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/219b5226d31b875e0b5cb28ad172440d/5C847042/t51.2885-15/e35/32495793_2057933207789989_7058200257535934464_n.jp g[IMG]

That's one beautiful looking floor jack. Wish they sold those in the US.

brndck

01-13-2019, 04:14 PM

one of my friends got that one from Costco, and its sketchy as fuck
even with a lighter car like an ae86 on it, it feels incredibly unstable
0/10 would not recommend

also, in my own personal experience, I have a full size 2 post lift installed at my shop, and we only have 9 1/2ft ceilings. with a s13 you can get the car high enough to walk underneath, but not stand fully upright. obv if you have a taller vehicle like a truck, you'll have less room, but still

da_crew10

01-13-2019, 06:20 PM

Anyone have experience with this sucker?

https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/2-Ton-Super-Low-Profile-Floor-Jack-P277586.aspx?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwbK1wovs3wIViNlkCh3 TsgsoEAkYEiABEgKJBPD_BwE

BiG MiKE86

01-13-2019, 06:34 PM

I have a high lift low pro jack from harbor freight thats solid af - ill see if i can find a pic. Made by Pittsburg. Sucker is heavy but has some serious lift

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190114/89839758490fd1a91e23d32b134d128d.jpg

bvr463

01-13-2019, 09:02 PM

if money isn't to much of a issue, i would go with quick jack. That is what i mainly use at home and at the track if need.

EJ8 944

01-13-2019, 11:47 PM

GKtech ramps and the harbor freight low profile jack here. The combo serves me well.

jedi03

01-14-2019, 10:15 AM

that's cool that quick jack is so mobile! i am still in debate between that one and the short 2 post lifts from lowes...

mau5trap

01-15-2019, 01:20 AM

Any of you guys use rubber adapters for your jack-stands to prevent damage to the pinch welds on your stand points?

5280VertDET

01-15-2019, 10:55 AM

Hockey Puck with a slice taken out by a wood hand saw almost half way through.

EJ8 944

01-15-2019, 12:32 PM

Any of you guys use rubber adapters for your jack-stands to prevent damage to the pinch welds on your stand points?

I use silicone jack stand covers when I have my car on jackstands. When I lift it, metal on metal for both my front subframe and rear diff.

jumpman2334

01-15-2019, 01:12 PM

do you have a link EJ8?

i bought these, only to realize its only for lifts and jacks, not the actual jackstands themselves.

https://www.shopfigs.com/v3/jack_frame_adapter

mau5trap

01-15-2019, 03:35 PM

Hockey Puck with a slice taken out by a wood hand saw almost half way through.

those don't work with jack stands.

I use silicone jack stand covers when I have my car on jackstands. When I lift it, metal on metal for both my front subframe and rear diff.

got a link to the one you use?

do you have a link EJ8?

i bought these, only to realize its only for lifts and jacks, not the actual jackstands themselves.

https://www.shopfigs.com/v3/jack_frame_adapter

https://www.phase2motortrend.com/product-p/p2-ajackbl-gd.htm

These phase2 adapters I was looking at look like they're only for lifts and jacks too. I was looking at aluminum jack stands that have the flat top, they look like they might work with frame adapters, but I'm not sure.

5280VertDET

01-15-2019, 04:56 PM

Double - Delete

5280VertDET

01-15-2019, 04:57 PM

http://i0.wp.com/www.dougdrifts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Screen-Shot-2016-02-03-at-12.46.41-PM.png?resize=677%2C335

You're right, read that wrong, but I don't use a jack on the pinch welds.

jumpman2334

01-15-2019, 05:46 PM

https://www.phase2motortrend.com/product-p/p2-ajackbl-gd.htm

These phase2 adapters I was looking at look like they're only for lifts and jacks too. I was looking at aluminum jack stands that have the flat top, they look like they might work with frame adapters, but I'm not sure.
these are no different than what i posted. i dont want to buy more of the same stuff

mau5trap

01-15-2019, 10:30 PM

http://i0.wp.com/www.dougdrifts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Screen-Shot-2016-02-03-at-12.46.41-PM.png?resize=677%2C335

You're right, read that wrong, but I don't use a jack on the pinch welds.
That's from the s13 FSM, and it might be outdated. On the s14 FSM it says never to place stands on the side members.

these are no different than what i posted. i dont want to buy more of the same stuff

yep, I was just implying they both don't look like they'll work well with jack stands, but might work with those aluminum race stands with the flat tops.

turboshoebox

01-15-2019, 11:04 PM

say good-bye to your s-chassis fra

That's one beautiful looking floor jack. Wish they sold those in the US.

What's stopping one from just shipping one over?

mau5trap

01-16-2019, 05:43 AM

What's stopping one from just shipping one over?

Shipping would cost an arm and a leg.... but that doesn't matter since they're discontinued :(

S14DB

01-16-2019, 07:28 AM

That's from the s13 FSM, and it might be outdated. On the s14 FSM it says never to place stands on the side members.

Yeah, S14 FSM says not to jack from those points...
http://i46.tinypic.com/es2dkp.jpg

EJ8 944

01-16-2019, 04:31 PM

do you have a link EJ8?

got a link to the one you use?

I use these on my jack stands:
[URL=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NSMXS6/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_J77pCb0DT32FM[/URL]

Placed on the location shown on the S14 FSM page above ^

They fit pretty snug onto my craftsman stands, and the combo vaults over the hump for the S14 jackstand points really well.

mau5trap

01-16-2019, 04:54 PM

I use these on my jack stands:
[URL=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NSMXS6/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_J77pCb0DT32FM[/URL]

Placed on the location shown on the S14 FSM page above ^

They fit pretty snug onto my craftsman stands, and the combo vaults over the hump for the S14 jackstand points really well.

Thanks. Just out of curiosity, which craftsman stands do you have??

https://i.imgur.com/ZWgwoIol.jpg

oh and the other day I found this on the interweb. This would be so clutch for 240s. I wonder what brand they are, been trying to find them.

EJ8 944

01-17-2019, 02:27 PM

Thanks. Just out of curiosity, which craftsman stands do you have??

oh and the other day I found this on the interweb. This would be so clutch for 240s. I wonder what brand they are, been trying to find them.

I use these:
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-high-lift-jack-stands/p-00950159000P

Craftsman 3 ton (x4)

mau5trap

01-17-2019, 04:42 PM

I use these:
https://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-high-lift-jack-stands/p-00950159000P

Craftsman 3 ton (x4)

Are the teeth at the top deep enough on those craftmans that it won't touch the pinch welds when you place the jacks under the jack points?

conrad_s13.5

01-18-2019, 02:23 PM

Good ol' harbor freight has never steered me wrong.

Another thing to keep in mind, since bash bars of sorts aren't too uncommon nowadays, having a quick jacking point built in is always a good idea.

2 pumps under the license plate to change both rear tires at the track really is a time saver.

TheRealSy90

01-19-2019, 07:26 AM

1Day

01-19-2019, 07:48 AM

Are you guys still finding the 2 ton low profile/ long reach Pittsburgh jacks in Harbor Freight stores? They no longer have them online.

TheRealSy90

01-20-2019, 07:44 AM

They haven't been in the store that last couple times i've been in there. They may not have them anymore :(

jdmgtom

01-20-2019, 02:04 PM

thats baller

1Day

01-20-2019, 04:01 PM

They haven't been in the store that last couple times i've been in there. They may not have them anymore :(

Dang, looks like the closest thing to that jack is the Omega jack that someone already posted. The Omega jack actually is a little lower than the Ultra low Pittsburgh jack, to bad the price is way way more.

mau5trap

01-20-2019, 04:39 PM

Harbor Freight 2-ton Steel low profile jack with super long reach. I can get to the front core support on my s13 that has aero and is tucking tire up front without removing the bumper.
NOT the aluminum jack! They should have a steel one that is way lower than their "Low Profile" aluminum jacks. Same grey one that Big Mike posted earlier. Actually looks exactly like that Michellin jack too.

Are you guys still finding the 2 ton low profile/ long reach Pittsburgh jacks in Harbor Freight stores? They no longer have them online.

They haven't been in the store that last couple times i've been in there. They may not have them anymore :(

Dang, looks like the closest thing to that jack is the Omega jack that someone already posted. The Omega jack actually is a little lower than the Ultra low Pittsburgh jack, to bad the price is way way more.

Those grey steal long reach low profile 2 ton floor jacks were replaced by the orange Daytona Long reach low profile floor jack.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-long-reach-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-64241.html

1Day

01-20-2019, 04:53 PM

[QUOTE=mau5trap;6317396]Those grey steal long reach low profile 2 ton floor jacks were replaced by the orange Daytona Long reach low profile floor jack.

But its 5/8" taller. The 2 ton was 2 5/8 min height where the Daytona is 3 1/4 min height. That might not be a big deal from some but others it might was well be a mile. The 3 ton long reach Pittsburgh is actually lower by an 1/8 inch than the Daytona and almost 100 dollars cheaper. Gktech ramps and the 3 ton long reach Pittsburgh jack are actually cheaper than the Daytona jack and about 25lbs less.

But thanks for posting, it allowed me to go back and dig a little deeper.

EJ8 944

01-20-2019, 05:07 PM

Are the teeth at the top deep enough on those craftmans that it won't touch the pinch welds when you place the jacks under the jack points?

I’m not entirely sure for pristine ones, the previous owner of my car or some shop in the past lifted from this area before so mine are a little pushed down, it clears them how they currently are, and they haven’t degraded or anything in the past 9 years of ownership for me.

S14DB

01-21-2019, 06:56 PM

Dang, looks like the closest thing to that jack is the Omega jack that someone already posted. The Omega jack actually is a little lower than the Ultra low Pittsburgh jack, to bad the price is way way more.
Yeah but, It's awesome being able to lift from the subrame and diff and just putting the jackstands in.

This has potential https://www.amazon.com/Arcan-XL2T-Black-Profile-Service/dp/B007G83T16/

EJ8 944

01-21-2019, 09:55 PM

^thats basically the Harbor Freight 2 ton jack in a different paint scheme, but for way more $

S14DB

01-22-2019, 10:09 AM

^thats basically the Harbor Freight 2 ton jack in a different paint scheme, but for way more $
I don't see any harbor freight jack than goes under 3". The one that comes close is $189 and still is not low.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71fZXC1D0-L._SL1500_.jpg

TheRealSy90

01-23-2019, 07:25 AM

I don't see any harbor freight jack than goes under 3". The one that comes close is $189 and still is not low.

Lol, that's literally exactly the same as the grey Pittsburg jack that Harbor Freight now has apparently discontinued. The Daytona they have now doesn't even come close.

FRpilot

01-23-2019, 02:18 PM

Is the Arcan XL2T the same as the Motomasters / Michelin ones from Canada?

https://www.amazon.com/Arcan-XL2T-Black-Profile-Service/dp/B007G83T16

The design looks the same (maybe all made in the same warehouse but rebadged). The Michelin looks aluminum though and I like the colors more. Not sure if it can be bought in the US.