Recommend me a low pro jack

[Mangudai]

Its really annoying having to use the scissor jack to get the car high enough to use the service jack, I just want to be able to slide a jack to the from crossmember and get it done. I also have large plastic ramps but if I have the alt out (like i do now) and im alone theres no way i can push it up the ramps. Using 2x4's doesnt work as the lever on the service jack needs just a little more space than is allowed to jack up. So what is a good, reliable low pro jack? My car isnt slammed.

[JDMB0iKT]

You could go to Harbor Freight and order a jack. Should run you about $90.

[Maiku240sxS14]

I don't know how low you need the jack to be....but I use the aluminum low profile jacks that AutoZone or Kragens carry. You can usually find them on sale for about $100.

[Dousan_PG]

harbor freight is the easiest and cheapest bet
it wont be more then 120 iirc
it works ok
but over time, its a pos

[dynamicck]

Stack the 2x4's
Why cant you drive the car up onto the ramps, rather than push it?

Anyway, go to Costco, they have low pro aluminum jacks for like 120?
It might be steep, but Costco still offers LIFETIME warranty. (not avail on electronics)

[YoungGun]

Harbor Freight. 80 dollar low aluminum jack FTW.

3.5 inches is the lowest, so its easy to get it under the diff, and it holds 3000 lbs. IIRC.

[twistedsymphony]

I just bought a really nice 2.5 ton jack from NAPA for ~$115

I asked a similar question on another board and heard nothing but praise for the NAPA jacks. (lots of people recommended against the Craftsman jack saying they dont last, but that the NAPA ones go for years and years)

it's lower than most jacks but still not low enough to get under the 240 to lift from the engine cross member.

I ended up building some ramps out of 2x6 planks of wood. I drive up on those and then jack up the front.

the jack is fine in the rear of the car without ramps, and if you made an adapter block to jack from the pinch weld it would be fine for that too... Similarly if you're crazy enough to jack the front from the cross member that would work but I personally don't feel safe jacking from there.

Most hot rod shops that deal with slammed rides will drive up on planks of wood in order to get the jack under there.

the Ramps I build have a 5ft piece with a 3ft piece on top of that and a 1ft piece on top of that... the car could have 1.5" of clearance with 24" of "nose" and the ramps will effectively lift it 4.5"

[SoSideways]

Harbor Freight. 80 dollar low aluminum jack FTW.

3.5 inches is the lowest, so its easy to get it under the diff, and it holds 3000 lbs. IIRC.

Yup, that's the same one I've got.

Works pretty well, and does indeed get under the diff of the car until you're really slammed, then you'll have to probably back up on ramps made out of stacked 1x4s so you can make a gradual climb, until it's high enough to put the jack under your car.

[S14DB]

I have a low pro jack. While I can clear the core support to get it to the front cross-member. I can't pump the lever more than an inch without it hitting the bumper.

If I can't drive/push the car onto the ramps. I jack one side up and put the mini ramp under the wheel. then repeat on the other side. Then I have enough room to jack up the car from the cross-member.

[GSXRJJordan]

I have a low pro jack. While I can clear the core support to get it to the front cross-member. I can't pump the lever more than an inch without it hitting the bumper.

Seriously... real men have intercoolers and aero, so you can't lift from the crossmember.

I used the Kragen low pro jack for years, then it failed out of warranty... I will eventually rebuild it, in the meantime I use an Autozone lightweight aluminum jack. I'm all about Cosco's lifetime warranty though...

[codyace]

Craftsman Low Profile jack, got it on sale like 2 yeras ago. Only bitch is that you gotta bleed it/refill it once a year. No drift issues, still in great shape. I throw it all over the place, it keeps loving me back. We got a US General one for the service truck from HF...it works pretty good, but drifts more than I like it. But who cares if you have stands.

It kicks ass. It's Slammed VW approved as well.

Put it right under the middle of the car (on the side). Jacks the entire side up at once. Bam, 2 jackstands on the dirver side.

Repeat for the passenger side.

Seriously... real men have intercoolers and aero, so you can't lift from the crossmember.


I wouldn't lift ANY car from the front rad support. Half of them are all rusted to shit and fucked up anyway ;)

[ZX88]

Craftsman Low Profile jack, got it on sale.

It kicks ass. It's Slammed VW approved as well.

Put it right under the middle of the car (on the side). Jacks the entire side up at once. Bam, 2 jackstands on the dirver side.

Repeat for the passenger side.

i cant get to the rear diff with my craftsman with out 2 2x4 under each wheel it keeps hitting my gas tank i wanna get another floor jack and just jack the cr from the rails on both sides lol.

[blackrms13]

i got the medium size harbor freight one on sale for like lil over $70 out the door

i think mine was like a 3inch saddle height
its one of those silver body with blue side and blue handle

[S14DB]

I wouldn't lift ANY car from the front rad support. Half of them are all rusted to shit and fucked up anyway ;)

Note that he said CROSSMEMBER not Rad support. Where the engine and LCA's bolt to. It's a hard point to jack from in the FSM.

Also, he was quoting me where I said my jack cleared the rad support to get to the cross-member. The problem with most jacks is not the shoe getting under the cross-member but the pivot box being to high and hitting the rad support or the bumper.

[Om1kron]

haha it's soo much work to jack up a lo profile car. I seriously would invest in air jacks if I was to put a full on cage in my car... why the fuck not right?

[aznpoopy]

the high lift low clearance aluminum racing jack is on sale at harbor freight for 160

get it. its bulky but awesome

before that i used the smaller $100ish hf aluminum jack with a 14"+ lift. its nice to do stuff on the corners quickly but sucks if you have to get under. just not enough lift to get the stands extended.

[240=180]

harbor freight FTW... LOL I work there. Get the rapid pump. It goes to full lift in 6-7 pumps.... And get the extended replacement plan cause if it goes out you'll get a new one

[Z33dori]

I need to invest in those ramps.....

and invest in a race jack.....

[HyperTek]

i got one of these NRG ramps
https://www.funkypower.co.uk/images/CAR%20CARE%20TOOLS/TOOLS/nrg-slopebox_small.gif
front aero still has to come off, so any jack will do after that

wood works just fine, i used to carry pieces of wood in my s13 lmao

[dori_sil8t]

wally world(wal mart) big red aluminum jack. its gets under the diff nooooooo problem
its been to many track days, and never let me down once

[kuruptR]

i got one of these NRG ramps
https://www.funkypower.co.uk/images/CAR%20CARE%20TOOLS/TOOLS/nrg-slopebox_small.gif
front aero still has to come off, so any jack will do after that

wood works just fine, i used to carry pieces of wood in my s13 lmao

Got these too, but they do not work in a garage. They slide around and are hard to get on. 2x4's are the best.

[projectRDM]

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/OME-29023.html

The best money can buy, 2.5" minimum height, extra long reach, 2ton capacity. You can skimp and buy a shit ass Torin jack from Northern, Harbor Freight, or Costco but you'll be replacing it within a year or tracking down parts to replace the lost rollers, handle, etc. Craftsman makes a good one but it's not long enough for a good reach to the crossmember or diff. The Omega one above is THE jack for a lowered car. Buy right or buy twice. Add a pair of low profile plastic ramps from Ebay ($49) and you're set to raise anything.

[LA_phantom_240]

Similarly if you're crazy enough to jack the front from the cross member that would work but I personally don't feel safe jacking from there.


:ugh:Why not? Its not like the crossmember doesn't support the engine or anything :duh:

[aznpoopy]

that jack rdm posted looks pretty good. wish i saw that a week ago.

[projectRDM]

:ugh:Why not? Its not like the crossmember doesn't support the engine or anything :duh:

Apparently someone doesn't know shit about his own car. But hey, it's not like that's a new thing here, confusing one part for a completely different and unrelated one. Crossmember, core support, steering wheel, radio, they're all the same thing really.

[S14DB]

:ugh:Why not? Its not like the crossmember doesn't support the engine or anything :duh:
:stupid:

I swear people get the core suport and cross-member confused.

Red X = Core Support, Don't jack here.

Green Line behind the oil pan = Cross-Member, jack here.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/S14DB/240sx/JackPoints.jpg

[projectRDM]

:stupid:

I swear people get the core suport and cross-member confused.

Red X = Core Support, Don't jack here.

Green Line behind the oil pan = Cross-Member, jack here.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/S14DB/240sx/JackPoints.jpg

Dude, people get the engine and transmission confused on here. Shit.

[Mangudai]

Omega 29023 2-Ton Heavy Duty Low Profile Service Jack Order#*OME29023 www.TheToolWarehouse.Net (http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/OME-29023.html)

The best money can buy, 2.5" minimum height, extra long reach, 2ton capacity. You can skimp and buy a shit ass Torin jack from Northern, Harbor Freight, or Costco but you'll be replacing it within a year or tracking down parts to replace the lost rollers, handle, etc. Craftsman makes a good one but it's not long enough for a good reach to the crossmember or diff. The Omega one above is THE jack for a lowered car. Buy right or buy twice. Add a pair of low profile plastic ramps from Ebay ($49) and you're set to raise anything.

That's whats up. Just to clarify with you so im sure though, how low is your car? Like I said the one I have now has no problem going under the car its just the lever doesnt have enough space to move up. I would hate to get this thing and still not be able to jack up.

Crappy pic

http://i38.tinypic.com/2eku8hi.jpg


Thanks guys

[projectRDM]

That's whats up. Just to clarify with you so im sure though, how low is your car? Like I said the one I have now has no problem going under the car its just the lever doesnt have enough space to move up. I would hate to get this thing and still not be able to jack up.

Crappy pic

http://i38.tinypic.com/2eku8hi.jpg


Thanks guys

Shit, you're fine. I'm way lower than that, and have a lip. The main thing is the long reach this jack offers, the handle has plenty of room to move.

[5t341tH]

That's whats up. Just to clarify with you so im sure though, how low is your car? Like I said the one I have now has no problem going under the car its just the lever doesnt have enough space to move up. I would hate to get this thing and still not be able to jack up.

Crappy pic

http://i38.tinypic.com/2eku8hi.jpg


Thanks guys
lol. u have plenty of room. the HF one thats <100 bucks will work fine for u. its 3" saddle height

[ZenkiGTS]

haha it's soo much work to jack up a lo profile car. I seriously would invest in air jacks if I was to put a full on cage in my car... why the fuck not right?

gangsters use lifts....

[codyace]

Note that he said CROSSMEMBER not Rad support. Where the engine and LCA's bolt to. It's a hard point to jack from in the FSM.

I just read it to fast. Regardless, what a dumb point to jack the car from. Again, the side works best, and any jack can pull it off.


Apparently someone doesn't know shit about his own car. But hey, it's not like that's a new thing here, confusing one part for a completely different and unrelated one. Crossmember, core support, steering wheel, radio, they're all the same thing really.

Land of the t3 turbos making 330 hp, and the t2's making 380...that's here! haha.


gangsters use lifts....

I wast just gonna say, I don't hardly use a jack at all anymore. Even with oil changes, I just have a low pro pan. I do it all from the top. Greddy pan is your friend.

[awesomenick]

I just read it to fast. Regardless, what a dumb point to jack the car from. Again, the side works best, and any jack can pull it off.

There are some cars on here that "any jack" couldn't fit under the side of. My car isn't even low and a lot of jacks wont clear the sideskirt. I use whatever I can find to get underneath my car. haha.

[projectRDM]

I just read it to fast. Regardless, what a dumb point to jack the car from. Again, the side works best, and any jack can pull it off.


The side is fine for changing a tire, but if you're dropping suspension, doing brakes, or anything involving both sides, why do it one at a time?

[zaquanh]

You could go to Harbor Freight and order a jack. Should run you about $90.


+1 they have a low pro jack for about that or less

i have them very reliable

[DDSR240]

Air jack ftmfw my buddy has it on his r32 drift car and that shit is awsome. tire changes????? hook up the check valve to air and booyaa no floor jack required.

[Om1kron]

Omega 29023 2-Ton Heavy Duty Low Profile Service Jack Order# OME29023 www.TheToolWarehouse.Net (http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/OME-29023.html)

The best money can buy, 2.5" minimum height, extra long reach, 2ton capacity. You can skimp and buy a shit ass Torin jack from Northern, Harbor Freight, or Costco but you'll be replacing it within a year or tracking down parts to replace the lost rollers, handle, etc. Craftsman makes a good one but it's not long enough for a good reach to the crossmember or diff. The Omega one above is THE jack for a lowered car. Buy right or buy twice. Add a pair of low profile plastic ramps from Ebay ($49) and you're set to raise anything.

DROOOOOOLL!!!! :hitit::boink::wackit::yum:

[chris300zr]

someone recommend me a jack that will fit under my car and I will paypal you 10 bux. No bullshit

http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq26/mr_stabby/s13-4/DSC00009.jpg

[DDSR240]

someone recommend me a jack that will fit under my car and I will paypal you 10 bux. No bullshit

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[Om1kron]

someone recommend me a jack that will fit under my car and I will paypal you 10 bux. No bullshit



Keep driving your car like that and you will get anything to fit under your car just like mine.

http://a965.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/39/l_eeaa96564dfa804e69071211b3104d1c.jpg

[xplicit240]

i bought the red jack brand one from pep boys. its been great so far. no complaints

[Gnnr]

Omega 29023 2-Ton Heavy Duty Low Profile Service Jack Order# OME29023 www.TheToolWarehouse.Net (http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/OME-29023.html)

The best money can buy, 2.5" minimum height, extra long reach, 2ton capacity. You can skimp and buy a shit ass Torin jack from Northern, Harbor Freight, or Costco but you'll be replacing it within a year or tracking down parts to replace the lost rollers, handle, etc. Craftsman makes a good one but it's not long enough for a good reach to the crossmember or diff. The Omega one above is THE jack for a lowered car. Buy right or buy twice. Add a pair of low profile plastic ramps from Ebay ($49) and you're set to raise anything.

Word. Stay away from the Torin jacks (Big Red, Black Jack, Profromance, RapidLift, Sno-Trax, Torin Racing). It was good while it lasted, but it took a crap on me the other day. Crappy Asian tool. I don't know why I bought it, all my tools are USA made. Maybe I should go with this company http://www.usjack.com. Also, I'm my S14 is stock height and I had trouble getting it under sometimes. I'm looking for something else now, that's not big to keep my trunk (its a daily).

[Sir]

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Hahahahahahaha

[duffman1278]

Just make something like this, it'll be way cheaper.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x208/Jumpincr125/SP_A0239.jpg

[JVDSKYRINE]

acklands granger sells loow low jacks kinda like those 600 dollar jacks they use in the shops that are super low and super long

min 2.5 inch clearnace $240 price tag

[Nikeboy355]

This is what I use... The Harbor freight deal...

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/91000-91099/91039.gif

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91039)

But I wouldn't trust my life under one of those cheap jacks... I just lift the car up and put jackstands underneath as fast as possible...

[projectRDM]

Word. Stay away from the Torin jacks (Big Red, Black Jack, Profromance, RapidLift, Sno-Trax, Torin Racing). It was good while it lasted, but it took a crap on me the other day. Crappy Asian tool. I don't know why I bought it, all my tools are USA made. Maybe I should go with this company U.S. Made Hydraulic Jacks (http://www.usjack.com). Also, I'm my S14 is stock height and I had trouble getting it under sometimes. I'm looking for something else now, that's not big to keep my trunk (its a daily).

Bingo. Torin hydraulics are pure shit. I've used a LOT of jacks in my day and their stuff doesn't last at all. Try rolling one across a rough parking lot and watch the casters break off and roll away. They may last for a little while but if you actually use the jack, IE more than once a month, it'll die sooner than you'd want.

[Broadfield]

I use this bad boy for my shop. It is really low and has a really long reach. It's big though, so it's not something you want to take in your trunk for track days.

http://www.matcotools.com/ProductImages/mfj15_.jpg

1.5 TON LOW LIFT SERVICE JACK

* 2.5 " Low height and long reach of the lift arm allows this jack to slide under most cars or trucks that have been lowered.
* The longer lower lift arm enables this jack to life some cars and trucks from the front or rear suspension
* Specfications:
* Capacity: 1.5 ton
* Low Height: 2.5"
* High Height: 24"
* Handle Length: 50"
* Overall length: 33.79"
* Overall Width: 15" from caster to caster
* Shippping weight: 119 lbs.

[pbcstylez]

Omega 29023 2-Ton Heavy Duty Low Profile Service Jack Order# OME29023 www.TheToolWarehouse.Net (http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/OME-29023.html)

The best money can buy, 2.5" minimum height, extra long reach, 2ton capacity. You can skimp and buy a shit ass Torin jack from Northern, Harbor Freight, or Costco but you'll be replacing it within a year or tracking down parts to replace the lost rollers, handle, etc. Craftsman makes a good one but it's not long enough for a good reach to the crossmember or diff. The Omega one above is THE jack for a lowered car. Buy right or buy twice. Add a pair of low profile plastic ramps from Ebay ($49) and you're set to raise anything.

haha i bought this too... but don't expect to ever leave your garage with it

it weighs as much as most asian girls 100lbs

[Mangudai]

Tha'tll be ok, shouldn't need more than a scissor in my trunk anyhow. Worse come to worse track days I can just put it in the back seat.

[S14DB]

The side is fine for changing a tire, but if you're dropping suspension, doing brakes, or anything involving both sides, why do it one at a time?
Replacing Shocks/Springs/coilovers or Swaybars. You need both sides up or you are fighting the sway bar.

Seems like I always jack from the front or rear more then the sides now days...

I use this bad boy for my shop. It is really low and has a really long reach. It's big though, so it's not something you want to take in your trunk for track days.

http://www.matcotools.com/ProductImages/mfj15_.jpg

1.5 TON LOW LIFT SERVICE JACK

* 2.5 " Low height and long reach of the lift arm allows this jack to slide under most cars or trucks that have been lowered.
* The longer lower lift arm enables this jack to life some cars and trucks from the front or rear suspension
* Specfications:
* Capacity: 1.5 ton
* Low Height: 2.5"
* High Height: 24"
* Handle Length: 50"
* Overall length: 33.79"
* Overall Width: 15" from caster to caster
* Shippping weight: 119 lbs.

Yeah but that Pivot box is really big.

[Mangudai]

What stands do you guys use

[Z33dori]

i usually don't put my car high enough to use jack stands.. so i just put my stock SE's under it...


but when i do have to jack it up.. i just use Harbor freight....

[projectRDM]

What stands do you guys use

Stands are stands, as long as they have locks and aren't bent they should be fine. I've got stands I paid $10 for and some that were $70, they're not much different.

[Mangudai]

Thanks again

[TheWayItGoes909]

i dunno if its been said but i love my rig red jack from pep boys my car is low too on JIC's its very light tooo

[Gnnr]

i dunno if its been said but i love my rig red jack from pep boys my car is low too on JIC's its very light tooo

Its been said that they suck. See above.

[TheWayItGoes909]

really thats funny i have 2 and they have been good to me?

[pinkarrowsnow]

guys check out the craftsman aluminum ones. 120 i think and its kick ass low also. My cars very low and can still get it sorta underneath it on some parts.

[chris300zr]

Just make something like this, it'll be way cheaper.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x208/Jumpincr125/SP_A0239.jpg




done and done.

[importdude]

$5 bucks in wood
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/importdude/240andintegra022.jpg

made to fit my car perfectly , my car is not LOW... heh then a regular alum jack fits

[Flipzide]

harbor freight low profile aluminum jack is perfect for me.

[Mangudai]

I was about to place the order when I realized the only place I could put it is on the porch (apartment ftl). If I keep it properly lubed will it be ok against the elements?(Moisture pretty much)

[projectRDM]

I was about to place the order when I realized the only place I could put it is on the porch (apartment ftl). If I keep it properly lubed will it be ok against the elements?(Moisture pretty much)

Not a good idea. Although a little moisture won't hurt, the paint on the wheels will come off the first few times you roll it around, exposing bare metal. From there it will corrode easily if left to the elements. Same goes for any contact point on the jack. My Craftsman 3ton that I use most looks like it went through a war zone and I take good care of it, but usage wears hard on the finish. If it was kept outside it'd be ruined by now. Maybe if you've got something to put over it at least.

[Lucient]

This is what I use... The Harbor freight deal...

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/91000-91099/91039.gif

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91039)

But I wouldn't trust my life under one of those cheap jacks... I just lift the car up and put jackstands underneath as fast as possible...


That jack is ok but like you said, ALWAYS USE JACKSTANDS!!! That jack will get you seriously injured. I jacked my car up with it, went in the house to get something and came back out to see the car on the ground in a pool of hydraulic fluid

[Mangudai]

Not a good idea. Although a little moisture won't hurt, the paint on the wheels will come off the first few times you roll it around, exposing bare metal. From there it will corrode easily if left to the elements. Same goes for any contact point on the jack. My Craftsman 3ton that I use most looks like it went through a war zone and I take good care of it, but usage wears hard on the finish. If it was kept outside it'd be ruined by now. Maybe if you've got something to put over it at least.


Makes sense, I was thinking about wrapping it in tarp.


I jacked my car up with it, went in the house to get something and came back out to see the car on the ground in a pool of hydraulic fluid

Yikes.