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We've also only heard great things from our customers and members about the AC Hydraulic. We just got a palate the other week, please let us know if you have questions about any of their models.
It is a very good jack. Three of my vehicles are lowered. I actually bought the AC for three reasons; one obviously is the very low frame, the second is the high lift capability (28+ inches), and the third is the long extension. I needed that to reach the engine/frame on my SC from the rear. Lifting the entire rear end up high is one of the easiest way to get it on jack stands. I went with the DK13 HLQ. I'm surprised the hockey puck saddle cushion is now an option. Doesn't the jack come with the saddle cushion standard?
It is a very good jack. Three of my vehicles are lowered. I actually bought the AC for three reasons; one obviously is the very low frame, the second is the high lift capability (28+ inches), and the third is the long extension. I needed that to reach the engine/frame on my SC from the rear. Lifting the entire rear end up high is one of the easiest way to get it on jack stands. I went with the DK13 HLQ. I'm surprised the hockey puck saddle cushion is now an option. Doesn't the jack come with the saddle cushion standard?
It may have been included in the past; but based on their site, it's a separate piece now.
what's the lowest profile model you have? or that they make?
thanks
Just a FYI. The DK13 and DK20 have the exact same entry height; about 3.15" at the front. So from that standpoint, they are both low lift jacks. There is a big difference in price so you have to consider that.
However, if you look at the lengths, the DK13 is 37" long while the DK20 is only 26" long. Since they both slope up to 6.3" at the rear, the slope of the DK13 is less so it can reach further underneath the car. For me, this was important, for you maybe not.
Also, DK13 has about 10" more in lift height capability. Again, look at where the lift points you will use are located and what you are going to use it for. If you're just lifting from the factory points on the side and not very high, the DK20 is fine. I was looking for the long reach and high lift capability. If not important, save about $150.
Just a FYI. The DK13 and DK20 have the exact same entry height; about 3.15" at the front. So from that standpoint, they are both low lift jacks. There is a big difference in price so you have to consider that.
However, if you look at the lengths, the DK13 is 37" long while the DK20 is only 26" long. Since they both slope up to 6.3" at the rear, the slope of the DK13 is less so it can reach further underneath the car. For me, this was important, for you maybe not.
Also, DK13 has about 10" more in lift height capability. Again, look at where the lift points you will use are located and what you are going to use it for. If you're just lifting from the factory points on the side and not very high, the DK20 is fine. I was looking for the long reach and high lift capability. If not important, save about $150.
Great info, thank you (and everyone else in the thread, as well)!
However, if you look at the lengths, the DK13 is 37" long while the DK20 is only 26" long. Since they both slope up to 6.3" at the rear, the slope of the DK13 is less so it can reach further underneath the car. For me, this was important, for you maybe not.
Also, DK13 has about 10" more in lift height capability.
Yep!! I was looking at the same things and have come to the same conclusion.
Bought mine back in 2000 and it was in weekly use on my track rat Boxster and M3 (both significantly lowered) until I sold them in 2007. It's still going strong and I still use it multiple times/month.
Last edited by highlander; 06-30-2017 at 02:07 AM.
This combo has done everything I've ever needed, from the Porsche to the heavy Mercedes to the lifted Jeep. The HF low profile for lifting the Porsche from the sides, the 2x8's for raising the rear enough to get the 3 ton under the rear crossmember (I don't like how much the two-ton jacks labor lifting the rear), the ramps with stair carpets nailed underneath to prevent the ramps slipping on garage floor. And the 4x8s to place under lifted wheels for an extra margin of safety if the jack stands should fail. Oh, and the IDIOT! stickers based on past mishaps🙂.
06-27-2017, 08:59 AM
