Best low profile jack options?

[Apex Everything]

I am going to be buying a low profile jack in the new few weeks, they appear to be in the $150-200 range.

What are some good options?

I see JEGS has one, Tire Rack does too. Who do you use?

[WingZeroX5]

Originally Posted by Apex Everything

I am going to be buying a low profile jack in the new few weeks, they appear to be in the $150-200 range.

What are some good options?

I see JEGS has one, Tire Rack does too. Who do you use?

harbor freight low profile 3 ton jacks, $80/ea

I bought 2

[Apex Everything]

Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

harbor freight low profile 3 ton jacks, $80/ea

I bought 2

Hey man, I appreciate the response.

Growing up, I was taught to know that harbor freight was the lowest on the totem pole in terms of quality, meaning more likely to break.

[Real Nice Guy]

Yep, Harbor freight 3 Ton!

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ump-62326.html

Stay away from the aluminium jacks.

[WingZeroX5]

Originally Posted by Apex Everything

Hey man, I appreciate the response.

Growing up, I was taught to know that harbor freight was the lowest on the totem pole in terms of quality, meaning more likely to break.

I've been using HF jacks for 5 years now. It looks so beat up but still works like a I bought it on the first day. Of course, anytime you get under the car, jack stands without a doubt

But changing wheels like I do often, it's a great jack

[Apex Everything]

Originally Posted by Real Nice Guy

Yep, Harbor freight 3 Ton!

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ump-62326.html

Stay away from the aluminium jacks.

What is wrong with Aluminium ones?

[Real Nice Guy]

Originally Posted by Apex Everything

What is wrong with Aluminium ones?

They start to bend and twist after some use.

[overcoil]

Arcan 3 ton from Costco? Profile height is low enough for 235 rocker panel rubber lift points along with a jack pad.
This jack is heavy.
I've had Sears aluminum racing jacks and I like the Arcan better.

These things are nice
http://www.brunnhoelzl.com/home.html

[PetersLab]

I just pick up the cheap low-profile jack from Pepboys. As mentioned before, you should always be using jack stands anyway so spending a few hundred on a jack seems silly to me

[ahero4eternity]

I use this: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B007G83T1...7WWF24W0&psc=1

One of the few jacks I can find that is low enough for me to use without having to drive onto 2x4 blocks.

Everyone I know uses the jack from Harbor Freight and they all love it.

I'd rather spend the extra money for peace of mind. It's not like I have to buy a new jack every year, so a the extra $150 over the HF jack is worth it to me.

[David70]

I have had the HF aluminum jack for about 3 years. Works as well as the day I got it, no issues with it bending or anything else. Also have a perfectly smooth garage which may help.

Only thing I don't like is the extended height is pretty low, probably would have purchased one of their other jacks because of this issue. They list the extended heights on the website specs.

[STOOF]

+1 for the Harbor freight jack.

@ $80 if it breaks you can go buy a new one and still be ahead.

[JHY310]

I support the HF - but I also have a craftsman that's been running like a champ - needed fluid once but that's it. I think it was around 150 when I purchased.

[dagolfpro]

The $100 Costco jack works great for me at home. For the track, I use the HF aluminum with zero issues.

[335e92]

I have used aluminum HF jack for over 5 years. No problems at all. Best jack for your money.

[turbo_joe]

HF aluminum 1.5 ton for me, its small and light weight and works as good as it did new (2 years old)

90% of my tools are Snap-On or Cornwell but the jack does the job and for a hell of a price.

[larryn]

Same here with the HF aluminim jack, which I've had for probably 7 years with no problem and lots of track tire changing duty. Don't get the cheaper ($80) one. Get one of the larger, wider ones that normally go for $150 or so, but are frequently on sale for less. The rapid pump feathure is decent too.

I've had the smaller ones twist on me, and seen probably a dozen twist on others.

[Z K]

I have the Harbor Freight Aluminum 1.5 Ton one. It's small and light so easy to carry around and use. I have seen some twist. It comes from jacking up the car at an angle where the car rolls or moves. If you take care to jack up at an angle where the jack can move with the car as it goes up, there is no twist.

I find I rarely need to use any more lifting capacity when working on most cars. I live in an apartment so the portability is a big deal to me.

[Ric in RVA]

Half the time someone is pissed at a jack it needs bleeding.

Most of them are bled by turning the handle like you are lowering the jack and then a few turns past and pump slowly 10 times. Check your level and add hydraulic fluid. Repeat.

Makes a difference!!!

[nholmes]

I have the HF aluminum jack I've used around the house and at the race track without issue for about three years. The fact that it's light weight is great.

The key to longevity is to not abuse it and don't leave the cylinder locked in the closed position.

[bodega_bladerunner]

another +1 for the HF 3 ton low profile jack!

[Apex Everything]

I honestly am surprised everyone is mentioning getting a Harbor Frieght jack. I was taught they provide the lowest of low in quality.