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OTC Model 1532 2 ton aluminum racing jack. Weighs 43 lbs, low profile, dual pump pistons, rubber saddle pad, well known American company that makes equipment for the auto industry (although some jacks are manufactured in China), lifetime warranty. Available on Amazon for $219. I've been extremely happy with mine.
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Look at the "racing" jacks at Harbor Freight. Yea, I know everyone thinks they just handle crap, but I've had mine for years and I love it. It looks exactly like the ones they sell for twice as much.
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...?q=racing+jack
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...?q=racing+jack
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If I were buying one today it would be the Arcan XL-35A, it is sold at Costco. Google it, reviews are Outstanding, it is low Profile, and 3.5 tons means it can handle most anything.
I saw it at the store and it is nice, I will buy one at some point, but I have an aluminum 1.5 ton that has served me well for 5-6 years. When I feel I need another I am getting the Arcan.
I saw it at the store and it is nice, I will buy one at some point, but I have an aluminum 1.5 ton that has served me well for 5-6 years. When I feel I need another I am getting the Arcan.
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From: North Bay Area, CA
+1. You can't get a regular jack under some of our cars and the jacks that will lift 3+ tons are usually not aluminum and weigh over 100 lbs. The 2 ton aluminum jacks are much easier to manage and have plenty of capacity for most uses.
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If I were buying one today it would be the Arcan XL-35A, it is sold at Costco. Google it, reviews are Outstanding, it is low Profile, and 3.5 tons means it can handle most anything.
I saw it at the store and it is nice, I will buy one at some point, but I have an aluminum 1.5 ton that has served me well for 5-6 years. When I feel I need another I am getting the Arcan.
I saw it at the store and it is nice, I will buy one at some point, but I have an aluminum 1.5 ton that has served me well for 5-6 years. When I feel I need another I am getting the Arcan.
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Look at the "racing" jacks at Harbor Freight. Yea, I know everyone thinks they just handle crap, but I've had mine for years and I love it. It looks exactly like the ones they sell for twice as much.
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...?q=racing+jack
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...?q=racing+jack
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http://www.jackpointjackstands.com/
I have their jack, and the stands. I love the setup! Very well made, and very easy to use.
I have their jack, and the stands. I love the setup! Very well made, and very easy to use.
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Look at the "racing" jacks at Harbor Freight. Yea, I know everyone thinks they just handle crap, but I've had mine for years and I love it. It looks exactly like the ones they sell for twice as much.
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...?q=racing+jack
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...?q=racing+jack
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I purchased an AC Hydraulics jack ~10 years ago when I was a very active autocrosser and frequently working on the M3. The company is Danish and they claim to be "Made in Denmnark". This is the jack that I purchased: http://www.ac-hydraulic.dk/en/produc...ks/dk20-dk20q/.
The company that I purchased from no longer sells AC Hydraulics, but it's available from Pelican Parts for 'cough' $539. It's a great product, but I have also had good results with the Chinese aluminum jacks.
The company that I purchased from no longer sells AC Hydraulics, but it's available from Pelican Parts for 'cough' $539. It's a great product, but I have also had good results with the Chinese aluminum jacks.
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I also have one of the Harbor Freight alum jacks. It looks exactly like the one in the post above. I have had it for years and it is on it's second Porsche. Works perfect and I think it was 59 bucks with one of those coupons out of a magazine. Maybe some people think they need to spend a lot of money for a jack but this one really does work great. I put a hockey puck on the lift and it joins the jack points beautifully.
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From: Milwaukee, Wi
The best jack made is the AC Jack
http://www.acjacks.com/
The DK13HLQ is a High lifter with long reach, ideal for cars with low clearance
Great for lifting Porsche’s, BMW’s, Mercedes, Corvettes, Camaros, Mustangs, M3s, Vipers and many others. No need to drive up on ramps or place 2x4’s under the tires to reach your lifting points.
http://www.acjacks.com/
The DK13HLQ is a High lifter with long reach, ideal for cars with low clearance
Great for lifting Porsche’s, BMW’s, Mercedes, Corvettes, Camaros, Mustangs, M3s, Vipers and many others. No need to drive up on ramps or place 2x4’s under the tires to reach your lifting points.
Last edited by fskof; Jan 24, 2013 at 11:50 PM.