Aluminum Race jacks

norseone · 01-19-2004, 11:04 PM

Anyone know a good one? My jack no longer fits underneath my car so someone suggested an aluminum one.

TIA

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Patrick L · 01-19-2004, 11:43 PM

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039

kidatari · 01-20-2004, 02:05 AM

The Harbor Freight aluminum jack isn't that low, so it might not work for your purposes. I'd love to get my hands on an AC Hydraulic DK13HLQ (see here). If that can't fit under your car, you have problems

VetteVert · 01-20-2004, 06:53 AM

Not that low at all (I have one).

VV

Quote:

Originally posted by kidatari
The Harbor Freight aluminum jack isn't that low, so it might not work for your purposes. I'd love to get my hands on an AC Hydraulic DK13HLQ (see here). If that can't fit under your car, you have problems

TheWRX · 01-20-2004, 09:09 AM

And it's listed at 85lbs!

I also have the Harbor Freight one, and I'm very happy with it.

VetteVert · 01-20-2004, 09:16 AM

It's more on the lines of 37 lbs. Very light for a floor jack. Quality actually looks quite nice. My main complaint is that it requires a lot distance up/down to move the jack. I don't mean # of pumps until max height...it is like 4x quicker than my other floor jack in that respect, but with handle fully depressed (like working in a tight situation), it will not jack with subtle movements.

VV

TheWRX · 01-20-2004, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by VetteVert
It's more on the lines of 37 lbs.

Sorry, should probably have made this clearer: The 85lbs were for the AC Hydraulic DK13HLQ that was most recently discussed in the thread. The Harbor Freight one is indeed around 37lbs, that's one reason why I like it.

Uber Wagon · 01-20-2004, 12:34 PM

I am also looking for a jack for autox use and have a couple quetions:

I assume these break down so I can fit them in my car?
Also, how low does the harbor freight jack go? I notice the min saddle height is 3" but I assume the frame itself it higher?

FWIW, my STi has about 4.5" of ground clearance right now.

The harbor freight jack seems like a good deal, but I want to make sure it will work for me.

-Nick

Flat420 · 01-20-2004, 01:23 PM

Man, I wanna get my hands on one of those AC D13HLQ's, but $382's pretty spendy. Maybe I'll be able to swing a DK20Q soon...

slowgo · 01-20-2004, 11:57 PM

Craftsman also makes a new aluminum jack. Looks similar to Harbor Freights jack but has a 4,000 lbs. max weight rating.

VetteVert · 01-21-2004, 06:19 AM

The Craftsman Jack is made by the same people. Mine is actually Branded "Crew Line"...you pay more for the stickers I guess. Same Jack, Same company. The Craftsman is their heavier duty model. It looks nice too.

Ground Clearance: The puck itself gets pretty low, but the body of the jack is just as tall as any other jack, and the thumbscrew that holds the handle in place is in the dead center, making it that much taller when the handle is fully depressed. So if your jack target is near the outer edge of the car, it will work at 3-3.5", but if it is in the center of the car, you better have 6" or so of clearance.

VV

TheWRX · 01-21-2004, 09:31 AM

Just as one data point for the Harbor Freight jack: My car is lowered about 2" in the front, less than 1" in the rear. I can jack it up from the side (which is what I mostly do) without a problem. I can also jack it up from the rear (diff protector) directly, not much room to spare, but it works. It's been a while since I jacked it up from the front (jack plate behind oil pan), but I believe I needed to drive it on a couple of boards first.

VetteVert · 01-21-2004, 09:35 AM

FWIW, I can't use it to jack my car from the front and my car is at stock height.

Quote:

Originally posted by TheWRX
Just as one data point for the Harbor Freight jack: My car is lowered about 2" in the front, less than 1" in the rear. I can jack it up from the side (which is what I mostly do) without a problem. I can also jack it up from the rear (diff protector) directly, not much room to spare, but it works. It's been a while since I jacked it up from the front (jack plate behind oil pan), but I believe I needed to drive it on a couple of boards first.

ITWRX4ME · 01-21-2004, 12:32 PM

I have the Harbor Freight aluminum jack. I lowered my car w/ Eibach springs. I can no longer jack up the front end using the plate under the front subframe. That is unless I drive onto ramps to lift it up a bit. The high part of the jack wedges under the plastic skid plate thingy and there's no room to move the jack handle. I ended up making a pair of wooden ramps out of 2 x 6s.

igalwrx · 01-21-2004, 10:43 PM

costco sells a jack that looks identical to the harbor freight one for $70, and if you don't like it 5 years down the road you can return it. Love costco!!

Uber Wagon · 02-03-2004, 11:04 AM

FYI, the harbor frieght jack is on sale right now for $10 off. I just picked one up.

Peaty · 02-03-2004, 01:53 PM

Me too just now

only 5.95 more for shipping

Cosworth · 02-04-2004, 10:00 AM

Yes, there is a sale going on for these things...

Check this thread for details:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...hreadid=496359

01-19-2004, 11:04 PM	#1
norseone Scooby Specialist Member#: 16350 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Annapolis MD Vehicle: B7 S4 Avant	Aluminum Race jacks Anyone know a good one? My jack no longer fits underneath my car so someone suggested an aluminum one. TIA * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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kidatari Scooby Specialist Member#: 10441 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Northern California	The Harbor Freight aluminum jack isn't that low, so it might not work for your purposes. I'd love to get my hands on an AC Hydraulic DK13HLQ (see here). If that can't fit under your car, you have problems

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TheWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 10279 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Vehicle: 2005 Lotus Elise Yellow, #94 SS	And it's listed at 85lbs! I also have the Harbor Freight one, and I'm very happy with it.

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01-20-2004, 12:34 PM	#8
Uber Wagon Scooby Newbie Member#: 39600 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Boulder, CO USA Vehicle: 2008 STi (Dark Gray) 2004 FXT (Gold)	I am also looking for a jack for autox use and have a couple quetions: I assume these break down so I can fit them in my car? Also, how low does the harbor freight jack go? I notice the min saddle height is 3" but I assume the frame itself it higher? FWIW, my STi has about 4.5" of ground clearance right now. The harbor freight jack seems like a good deal, but I want to make sure it will work for me. -Nick

01-20-2004, 01:23 PM	#9
Flat420 Scooby Newbie Member#: 35455 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: La, la, la, la LA! Vehicle: 07 LGT Spec.B DGM	Man, I wanna get my hands on one of those AC D13HLQ's, but $382's pretty spendy. Maybe I'll be able to swing a DK20Q soon...

01-20-2004, 11:57 PM	#10
slowgo Scooby Newbie Member#: 18338 Join Date: May 2002 Location: WA State	Craftsman also makes a new aluminum jack. Looks similar to Harbor Freights jack but has a 4,000 lbs. max weight rating.

01-21-2004, 06:19 AM	#11
VetteVert Scooby Specialist Member#: 5961 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Boone, NC Vehicle: 2005 STi CGM	The Craftsman Jack is made by the same people. Mine is actually Branded "Crew Line"...you pay more for the stickers I guess. Same Jack, Same company. The Craftsman is their heavier duty model. It looks nice too. Ground Clearance: The puck itself gets pretty low, but the body of the jack is just as tall as any other jack, and the thumbscrew that holds the handle in place is in the dead center, making it that much taller when the handle is fully depressed. So if your jack target is near the outer edge of the car, it will work at 3-3.5", but if it is in the center of the car, you better have 6" or so of clearance. VV

01-21-2004, 09:31 AM	#12
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01-21-2004, 12:32 PM	#14
ITWRX4ME Scooby Specialist Member#: 24472 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Marshall, Virginia Vehicle: 2001 Miata White	I have the Harbor Freight aluminum jack. I lowered my car w/ Eibach springs. I can no longer jack up the front end using the plate under the front subframe. That is unless I drive onto ramps to lift it up a bit. The high part of the jack wedges under the plastic skid plate thingy and there's no room to move the jack handle. I ended up making a pair of wooden ramps out of 2 x 6s.

01-21-2004, 10:43 PM	#15
igalwrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 13643 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Trabuco Canyon, CA Vehicle: '02 WRX Sdn WRB '05 Leg GT Ltd Wgn Black	costco sells a jack that looks identical to the harbor freight one for $70, and if you don't like it 5 years down the road you can return it. Love costco!!

02-03-2004, 11:04 AM	#16
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