Low Profile Floor Jack?
09-25-2012, 12:37 PM
#1
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Low Profile Floor Jack?
Hey, Guys,
Anyone have any knowledge of the following from Harbor Freight:
http://www.harborfreight.com/25-ton-...ump-68049.html
Looks to be great price. I am tired of playing the dbl jacking game in lifting my 951 for simple things like oil changes. If this one will truly fit under the car, I am going to grab one. Just looking for anyone that may have this jack.
Anyone have any knowledge of the following from Harbor Freight:
http://www.harborfreight.com/25-ton-...ump-68049.html
Looks to be great price. I am tired of playing the dbl jacking game in lifting my 951 for simple things like oil changes. If this one will truly fit under the car, I am going to grab one. Just looking for anyone that may have this jack.
09-25-2012, 12:49 PM
#2
Race Car
I have one of the blue ones from harbor freight that is aluminum like this:http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-l...ump-68051.html. works great and is low enough for my lowered 951
09-25-2012, 01:14 PM
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I have this one (http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html). Liked it well enough to get a second one! Occasionally will be on sale in the $65 range. Aluminum is the way to go IMHO.
09-25-2012, 01:16 PM
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Former Vendor
I have personally been in the market for one also and seems everyone around here loves the jack shown below. Its handsome, thoughtful design features a resting jack pad height of only 3.5 inches, letting it snake beneath most lowered vehicle chassis without the need for drive up ramps. Made of lightweight, high strength aluminum alloy, the Low Boy weighs in at only forty pounds, and its removable jack handle and side grips makes it truly portable. Precision machined matte aluminum finish, highlighted by bright red trim and contrasting black accents and hardware make it as pleasing to the eye as it is functional with a lifting weight of 3300 lbs.
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09-25-2012, 01:30 PM
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Sorry for posting, since I don't own that jack specifically, but while I was waiting on a rebuild kit for my 35 year old jack, I bought an ARCAN XL35R for $99 at costco. Its similar to the HF jack, at least. I've used it for numerous projects and its holding up well. It has a fairly smooth "lowering" action/release. Many of the cheap jacks will do the old "turn the handle a little and get nothing, turn it a little more and the car drops a foot" routine. A jack that does that is scrap metal.
09-25-2012, 01:51 PM
#9
I have the next size up...3 ton HF jack just like the one linked to in the original post. It is just barely able to squeeze under the crankcase without any kind of risers under the wheels. I also have a HF rubber jack plate disc to minimize scarring to the engine, so I guess there is just a little room when its completely lowered. It does have a nice little pad that surrounds the lower portion of the jacking handle that will serve to protect your rocker panels and lower bumper, etc.
My 993 is a stock ride height btw. Its a good jack, I would buy another one.
My 993 is a stock ride height btw. Its a good jack, I would buy another one.
09-25-2012, 02:01 PM
#10
Three Wheelin'
I was in this boat recently and bought the Craftsman steel 2.5 ton one for around $70. The price is similar to the 1.5 ton aluminum HF one. Strength is more important than weight if you ask me - it's not like you're going to carry it around with you anyway. The Craftsman one effortlessly fits under my 951 S with room to spare.
I actually use Rhino ramps directly on the ground and the car gets up there no problem. I read all kinds of stuff online about how it wouldn't have enough clearance and the ramps will slide all over the place but when I tried it I had no problems at all.
mild risers keep the ramp from sliding.
09-25-2012, 02:17 PM
#11
I've had a HF low-profile floor jack for quite a while (seems they don't sell the one I've got now) - I bought it back in ~2005. It's worked great for occasional use up until this past year or so. Since buying my 951 it's gotten a LOT more use (not surprising...) and it seems the pump has worn out (only 1/3 of the stroke of the handle results in lift). IIRC it was just under $100.
For occasional use I guess you can't go wrong.
I just replaced it with a Craftsman 4000lb aluminum low profile jack, found it randomly at my local Sears for 50% off.
For occasional use I guess you can't go wrong.
I just replaced it with a Craftsman 4000lb aluminum low profile jack, found it randomly at my local Sears for 50% off.
09-25-2012, 03:21 PM
#12
Burning Brakes
I also use a similar HF jack, believe it's 2 1/2" collapsed, which was my buying point so that I could get it under the down side of the car when doing both sides. Also has a LED in the center of the pad for help in alignment to the cars lift point. @$90.
09-25-2012, 07:21 PM
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I have a that 1.5T HF jack and it seemed to work well enough. Be careful you don't over-extend: the pressure relief valve in mine didn't work and I blew the seal.
Speaking of which, where does one buy hydraulic seal replacement parts? Be nice to replace the seal on it so that I have two working low-profile jacks.
Speaking of which, where does one buy hydraulic seal replacement parts? Be nice to replace the seal on it so that I have two working low-profile jacks.
09-25-2012, 07:31 PM
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Three Wheelin'
I have two of the blue HF jacks and 2 pairs of the aluminum jack stands. I just got the jack stands recently so I can put the Porsche up on all fours and not play "jockey the jack stands" when I have to work on another car. They are stupid light and very well made. Each stand weighs about 4 pounds and are around $35 a pair when on sale.
09-25-2012, 08:54 PM
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I use the arcan XL35 from Northren. It is a low profile jack that works well. It was about $150. The nice thing about it was that for realativily cheap they sold me a all inclusive 3 year warrenty. so if it started leaking they would replace it no questions asked.