Jack Recommendations?

[boosted1g]

+1 for Daytona 3 ton from Harbor Freight

 

[G-142112]

I see alot of Daytona from HF recommendations. I take it the Daytona brand is better than their non Daytona ones? I once purchased a 2 ton jack from HF. It did not last one year. Leaked and was useless in 8 months. I have since not trust any tools from HF that could kill you if it fails while in use.

 

[StingertimeNC]

just bought this one and it's been great. used it a handful of times.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001E65UE?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[RM7]

Use the jack point as a jack stand location easy. Use a narrow pinch weld adapter on your jack, and lift the car on the pinch weld. The plastic side rocker panel will move aside in some places allowing you to shove the adapter in there and lift the car. I have been doing that for a long time with no issues.

Are you saying lift the car with a jack, then put a stand in the same spot you just lifted it?

 

[General_Vodka]

No what I'm saying is lift the car not on the dedicated jack point rear the wheel well but a bit closer to the middle of the car. Then place your jack in the jack spot. The narrow pinch weld adapter makes this super easy. Like the hardest part is not forgetting your adapter after your done and you set the car down because it stays on the pinch weld lol.

Are you saying lift the car with a jack, then put a stand in the same spot you just lifted it?

 

[boosted1g]

Like the hardest part is not forgetting your adapter after your done and you set the car down because it stays on the pinch weld lol.

Guilty of this a few times. Fortunately mine has magnets on it so it has stayed in place every time!

 

[RM7]

No what I'm saying is lift the car not on the dedicated jack point rear the wheel well but a bit closer to the middle of the car. Then place your jack in the jack spot. The narrow pinch weld adapter makes this super easy. Like the hardest part is not forgetting your adapter after your done and you set the car down because it stays on the pinch weld lol.

Yep, I have adapters for all my stands and rubber pucks with the pinch weld line channel. Got the nice aluminum bolt-on adapters on the Camaro, makes lifting and lowering a breeze.

 

[General_Vodka]

Yep, I have adapters for all my stands and rubber pucks with the pinch weld line channel. Got the nice aluminum bolt-on adapters on the Camaro, makes lifting and lowering a breeze.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073SR1TW2/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_WZTMM6VR55HSBYYN5RBY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
That's what I use for the jack

 

[socalvn]

okay I'm lowered Jack fits fine under the car and I bought it specifically just to do the sway bars and super happy with it lightweight easy to use three pumps you're up $99 the price was right harbor freight

 

[JERisBRISK]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073SR1TW2/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_WZTMM6VR55HSBYYN5RBY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
That's what I use for the jack

Thanks, I was looking at these.

 

[JERisBRISK]

Update:

Harbor Freight had the 2.5 lo pro on sale, so I snagged one, along with the cross-beam adapter. All I need now is some pinch weld adapters and I should be good… unless the cross-hatch channels on the cross-beam are deep enough. I don’t think they are, but I’ll probably measure it before springing for the pinch adapters…

 

[JSolo]

On sale at costco through 10/31/23

https://www.costco.com/arcan-xl3000-heavy-duty-all-steel-3.0-ton-jack.product.100378725.html

Probably cheaper in store. Bring a friend.. It's a heavy mofo.

 

[777David]

^^ Thanks for this JSolo. I just ordered one from the website. Shipping included in the listed price. My Allied 3.5T jack is starting to leak down requiring pit crew maneuvers to get jack stands situated. I've been waiting for a deal such as this. Early Christmas present from my wife. Guess I better let her know

 

[JSolo]

^^Bad idea. Reading the reviews it appears they *DROP* ship the jack from the mfg. Apparently not very well packaged. I'd buy from the store directly. Plus it would be cheaper.

 

[Devin]

^^Bad idea. Reading the reviews it appears they *DROP* ship the jack from the mfg. Apparently not very well packaged. I'd buy from the store directly. Plus it would be cheaper.

I saw what you did there...

 

[Volfy]

I've got a garage full of Harbor Freight jacks, for cars and bikes. I've had only one started leaking hydraulic fluid after 20+yrs of use. Another one identical to it bought at the same times is still going strong. Here are my recommendations:

1. Get long-reach low-profile floor jack(s). They'll let you get into and under places otherwise not reachable. Unless you have HD trucks, the weight capacity (2-ton, 3-ton. etc.) isn't as important as the lifting height range. That said, the two specs tend to go hand-in-hand.

2. Two floor jacks are better than one; three are better than two. More allows you to work faster, smarter, and safer. Compare to what we spend on car/trucks, floor jacks are cheap.

3. When comparing floor jacks, pay attention to the details. They might all look the same, but the better ones will usually have better hardware. Things like a thread nut securing the rollers, instead of circlips. Greasable axle bearings instead of plain bushings. An extra $100 might seem like a lot for something that don't look all the different, but over a lifetime of use, the nicer tool makes it so much better to work with, time after time.