DRIFTER-M

Many threads in the past with good info, but several of those are now outdated.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

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afishysilvia

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.

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hotrodjoseph

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/m...-0090226p.html

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DRIFTER-M

That looks awesome! Good stuff!

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DRIFTER-M

Anybody use these?

https://www.costco.com/QuickJack-5%2...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.

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lonewanderer

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

DRIFTER-M

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!

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loser101

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.

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lonewanderer

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

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.

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lonewanderer

If I ever do, I gotchu bro

PatPs13

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...ump-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

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.co...n-P264734.aspx).

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lazy_flip

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

im considering this one.

https://www.quickjack.com/

zer0c123

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

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

mau5trap

say good-bye to your s-chassis frames


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

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brndck

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

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da_crew10

Anyone have experience with this sucker?

https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.co...iABEgKJBPD_BwE

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BiG MiKE86

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

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bvr463

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

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

jedi03

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

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

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EJ8 944

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

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

those don't work with jack stands.

got a link to the one you use?

https://www.phase2motortrend.com/pro...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.

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