Which Floor Jack To Buy?

MoreHP · 07-08-2003, 07:30 PM

Looking for some advice here. Can anyone suggest a high quality, low profile, hydraulic floor jack? Suggestions of where to pick one up would be good as well.

Thanks,

Ben

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WagonMonster · 07-08-2003, 08:01 PM

$149 from Harbor Freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47246

or, if you really want to spend some cash....

$450 at Griots
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=77744

zoomfactor · 07-08-2003, 08:58 PM

Since you've evidently got the information at hand

Do you know where to get those urethane "pucks" with the cut in them so that you can use the floor jack on the stock lift points?

subysouth · 07-08-2003, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zoomfactor
Since you've evidently got the information at hand

Do you know where to get those urethane "pucks" with the cut in them so that you can use the floor jack on the stock lift points?

This I would love to hear the answer to also.

ss

Jon Bogert · 07-08-2003, 11:35 PM

Decent jack pads here: http://www.protechproducts.net/images/JACKPADS.asp

Here's a nice jack:

OddMonkey · 07-09-2003, 12:40 AM

These things?

Ah, missed the above post the first time...

I cut a disk out of some plywood (mdf actually), then cut a slight slot in the top of it. Works pretty good, and easy to replace.

tdxflex · 07-09-2003, 03:20 PM

http://www.vorshlag.com/tech_jacks1.html

WRXAngell · 07-09-2003, 04:38 PM

This one works well. Low saddle height (3.75") and height to 20". It has a universal joint, so release works easily everytime and it has one pump lifting to operating height.

Northen Tool

Brian

kenchan · 07-09-2003, 05:44 PM

im looking at buying the DK20's.

DetroitWRX · 07-10-2003, 05:25 AM

I use an old hockey puck for a jack pad it works great and I have enough around. The harbor freight one is pimp but I have to warn you the jack plate is aluminum and the edge has snapped off on three sides. It scares the hell out of you when you are jacking it up and you the loud breaking snap. Then I thought of the hockey puck idea and it's all good.

markdWRX03 · 07-10-2003, 05:42 AM

I have personally snapped/broken many cheap so called 3 ton jacks. (Working on large 4x4's). Very scary, I am very quick to put jack stands under the vehicle. Usually the seals goes bad after a year and they leak and lower when using or not raise at all.

BUYER BEWARE.

I picked up last year an OTC/SPX jack, made in America, Weighs like 60 pounds. The pad goes down real low so it works well on cars. I paid close to $300, but worth every penny.
OTC JACKS

I was told that Lincoln jacks are no longer made in the USA and there build quality has gone down.

I got mine a New Way tool on the El Camino @ Calaveres in Santa Clara, CA. They can order them for you, takes like 3-4 days.

Hope this helps.

mark

Revision · 07-11-2003, 01:03 AM

check out this thread.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...highlight=jack

zoomfactor · 07-11-2003, 03:47 PM

Thank You Jon Bogert and Oddmonkey!

That is exactly what I was looking for. I like to work one side at a time (for those directional tires

) and those pucks let you use the standard jacking points on the edge.

By the way -- who's Carrera in the pic?

Jon Bogert · 07-11-2003, 11:12 PM

Not a real Carrera RS--pure rice!

Got it from a fellow NASIOCer.

www.rallystuff.com/pcar.html

zoomfactor · 07-14-2003, 04:53 PM

Nice ride. Back when Porsche's were known to have bad manners if not treated with respect

BillJC · 07-14-2003, 09:20 PM

I would recommend against getting the Harbor Frieght jack. I've seen the lifting pad break of all of them that I have seen. It's a very bad and scary experience to be lifting your car only to have it crash down a few inches. Scares the hell out of you.

Anyway, just my two cents...

protocol_droid · 07-20-2003, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by WagonMonster

$149 from Harbor Freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47246

or, if you really want to spend some cash....

$450 at Griots
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=77744

Those harbor freight jacks are only rated to 3K Lbs. Our cars are slightly heavier.

RawCode · 07-20-2003, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by protocol_droid

Those harbor freight jacks are only rated to 3K Lbs. Our cars are slightly heavier.

Surely you are not trying to lift the entire car?

RawCode

protocol_droid · 07-30-2003, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RawCode

Surely you are not trying to lift the entire car?

RawCode

Duh, of course you're not, what was I thinking?

mav1c · 07-30-2003, 08:04 AM

I have one of the harbor freight jacks and it's been great. Only thing I'd recommend is getting some lock washers for the bolts that hold the front wheel in. Mine came loose a few times, but after the lock washers, no problems. Wasn't too upset considering what I paid.

Craigs · 07-31-2003, 08:14 AM

http://www.softwareandstuff.com/misc_alumracingjk.html

ha-evolution · 07-31-2003, 02:10 PM

Now that's a cool jack. The price seems kind of low, is this jack any good.

mav1c · 08-01-2003, 07:44 AM

I think that jack is the same as the Harbor Freight jack.

Craigs · 08-01-2003, 08:06 AM

The jack is the same, but the total price is $26.95 different.

Rickyh · 08-01-2003, 08:46 AM

Dude, go to SAM's club. They sell a three and a half ton floor jack for around 90 dollars. I have had it for a few years and use the hell out of it. It is a really sturdy piece.

07-08-2003, 07:30 PM	#1
MoreHP Scooby Newbie Member#: 20595 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Vehicle: 2003 WRX Black - Lots O Mods	Which Floor Jack To Buy? Looking for some advice here. Can anyone suggest a high quality, low profile, hydraulic floor jack? Suggestions of where to pick one up would be good as well. Thanks, Ben * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

07-10-2003, 05:42 AM	#11
markdWRX03 Scooby Newbie Member#: 24546 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Bay Area Vehicle: 2009 WRX Silver	I have personally snapped/broken many cheap so called 3 ton jacks. (Working on large 4x4's). Very scary, I am very quick to put jack stands under the vehicle. Usually the seals goes bad after a year and they leak and lower when using or not raise at all. BUYER BEWARE. I picked up last year an OTC/SPX jack, made in America, Weighs like 60 pounds. The pad goes down real low so it works well on cars. I paid close to $300, but worth every penny. OTC JACKS I was told that Lincoln jacks are no longer made in the USA and there build quality has gone down. I got mine a New Way tool on the El Camino @ Calaveres in Santa Clara, CA. They can order them for you, takes like 3-4 days. Hope this helps. mark Last edited by markdWRX03; 07-10-2003 at 05:51 AM.

07-11-2003, 03:47 PM	#13
zoomfactor Scooby Specialist Member#: 30440 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: slave to self-employment Vehicle: 03 WRX WR Blue	Thank You Jon Bogert and Oddmonkey! That is exactly what I was looking for. I like to work one side at a time (for those directional tires) and those pucks let you use the standard jacking points on the edge. By the way -- who's Carrera in the pic?

08-01-2003, 08:46 AM	#25
Rickyh Scooby Specialist Member#: 40453 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Metairie, Louisiana	3.5 ton jack Dude, go to SAM's club. They sell a three and a half ton floor jack for around 90 dollars. I have had it for a few years and use the hell out of it. It is a really sturdy piece.

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07-08-2003, 08:01 PM	#2
WagonMonster Scooby Guru Member#: 3781 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: San Francisco Vehicle: 2012 Fiat 500 Sport 2009 Subaru Forester X	$149 from Harbor Freight http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47246 or, if you really want to spend some cash.... $450 at Griots http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=77744

07-08-2003, 08:58 PM	#3
zoomfactor Scooby Specialist Member#: 30440 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: slave to self-employment Vehicle: 03 WRX WR Blue	Since you've evidently got the information at hand Do you know where to get those urethane "pucks" with the cut in them so that you can use the floor jack on the stock lift points?

07-08-2003, 11:35 PM	#5
Jon Bogert Scooby Specialist Member#: 1133 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: SE PA Vehicle: '02 996 C4S '95 993 '71 911 3.0 '04 STI	Decent jack pads here: http://www.protechproducts.net/images/JACKPADS.asp Here's a nice jack:

07-09-2003, 12:40 AM	#6
OddMonkey Scooby Newbie Member#: 24953 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 02 wrx dirt flavored silver	These things? Ah, missed the above post the first time... I cut a disk out of some plywood (mdf actually), then cut a slight slot in the top of it. Works pretty good, and easy to replace.

07-09-2003, 03:20 PM	#7
tdxflex Scooby Specialist Member#: 13634 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 2002 WRX WRB	http://www.vorshlag.com/tech_jacks1.html

07-09-2003, 04:38 PM	#8
WRXAngell Scooby Newbie Member#: 6004 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lakewood, CO USA Vehicle: 2002 WRX WRB	This one works well. Low saddle height (3.75") and height to 20". It has a universal joint, so release works easily everytime and it has one pump lifting to operating height. Northen Tool Brian

07-09-2003, 05:44 PM	#9
kenchan Scooby Guru Member#: 15106 Join Date: Feb 2002	im looking at buying the DK20's.

07-10-2003, 05:25 AM	#10
DetroitWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 18777 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Wagon Sedona Red Pearl	I use an old hockey puck for a jack pad it works great and I have enough around. The harbor freight one is pimp but I have to warn you the jack plate is aluminum and the edge has snapped off on three sides. It scares the hell out of you when you are jacking it up and you the loud breaking snap. Then I thought of the hockey puck idea and it's all good.

07-11-2003, 01:03 AM	#12
Revision Scooby Guru Member#: 242 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL USA Vehicle: MY05 PSM GGA !STOCK MY99 RS-RIP / MY95 MX-5	check out this thread. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...highlight=jack

07-11-2003, 11:12 PM	#14
Jon Bogert Scooby Specialist Member#: 1133 Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: SE PA Vehicle: '02 996 C4S '95 993 '71 911 3.0 '04 STI	Not a real Carrera RS--pure rice! Got it from a fellow NASIOCer. www.rallystuff.com/pcar.html

07-14-2003, 04:53 PM	#15
zoomfactor Scooby Specialist Member#: 30440 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: slave to self-employment Vehicle: 03 WRX WR Blue	Nice ride. Back when Porsche's were known to have bad manners if not treated with respect

07-14-2003, 09:20 PM	#16
BillJC Scooby Specialist Member#: 31002 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sonoma, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX Blue	I would recommend against getting the Harbor Frieght jack. I've seen the lifting pad break of all of them that I have seen. It's a very bad and scary experience to be lifting your car only to have it crash down a few inches. Scares the hell out of you. Anyway, just my two cents...

07-30-2003, 08:04 AM	#20
mav1c Hoodbridge! Moderator Member#: 560 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Woodbridge, VA Vehicle: 2006 STi, '11 A4 Crystal Gray, Silver	I have one of the harbor freight jacks and it's been great. Only thing I'd recommend is getting some lock washers for the bolts that hold the front wheel in. Mine came loose a few times, but after the lock washers, no problems. Wasn't too upset considering what I paid.

07-31-2003, 08:14 AM	#21
Craigs Scooby Specialist Member#: 24030 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: MA Vehicle: 07 mazda3 Protoform p2	http://www.softwareandstuff.com/misc_alumracingjk.html

07-31-2003, 02:10 PM	#22
ha-evolution Scooby Specialist Member#: 31556 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: EC, WI Vehicle: 08 STI OBP	Now that's a cool jack. The price seems kind of low, is this jack any good.

08-01-2003, 07:44 AM	#23
mav1c Hoodbridge! Moderator Member#: 560 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Woodbridge, VA Vehicle: 2006 STi, '11 A4 Crystal Gray, Silver	I think that jack is the same as the Harbor Freight jack.

08-01-2003, 08:06 AM	#24
Craigs Scooby Specialist Member#: 24030 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: MA Vehicle: 07 mazda3 Protoform p2	The jack is the same, but the total price is $26.95 different.

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