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DRIFTER-M · 11-01-2018, 02:17 PM

Many threads in the past with good info, but several of those are now outdated.

What have you found to be the best jack / lift option for your lowered car and your garage?

My new garage has only a 9 1/2 foot roof, so 2 post are generally out of the question.

My awesome old school Craftsman floor jack broke, so now I am looking at options again. People use to rave over a Costco jack that was pretty low, but it doesn’t seem to be available anymore?

afishysilvia · 11-01-2018, 02:20 PM

Just my input here as I don't have room for a lot of equipment. I use the cusco floor ramps, they're two pieces and they are lightweight. Once I drive the car on there then I can get my standard floor jack.

hotrodjoseph · 11-01-2018, 02:31 PM

Motormaster (here in canada) makes the best low profile floor jack I've ever seen. I believe Michellin makes the same one in the USA.

Most of the entire body of the jack is under 2 inches tall. and has a very long reach.

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/m...-0090226p.html

DRIFTER-M · 11-01-2018, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodjoseph

Motormaster (here in canada) makes the best low profile floor jack I've ever seen. I believe Michellin makes the same one in the USA.

Most of the entire body of the jack is under 2 inches tall. and has a very long reach.

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/m...-0090226p.html

That looks awesome! Good stuff!

DRIFTER-M · 11-01-2018, 03:03 PM

Anybody use these?

https://www.costco.com/QuickJack-5%2...100460313.html

Curious if it's worth the investment. Would still be on a roller, and not a chair which something like MaxJack would allow, however the price is significantly less than a MaxJack and I would assume setup is far easier.

lonewanderer · 11-01-2018, 03:47 PM

with a 9 1/2 foot ceiling you can use a two post half lift. Lifts it roughly waist high

DRIFTER-M · 11-01-2018, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lonewanderer

with a 9 1/2 foot ceiling you can use a two post half lift. Lifts it roughly waist high

Like the MaxJack,correct?

I am strongly considering. My only issue has always been the price. They are too expensive IMO for what they are. That being said, again, I am definitely considering.

Thanks for the input!

loser101 · 11-01-2018, 03:56 PM

I got Arcan XL2T. Works well for me but I still have to drive the front of the car onto something 1"-2" high before using the jack.

lonewanderer · 11-01-2018, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRIFTER-M

Like the MaxJack,correct?

I am strongly considering. My only issue has always been the price. They are too expensive IMO for what they are. That being said, again, I am definitely considering.

Thanks for the input!

Try finding a used one. They're out there, if you were local to the New England area, I could sell you for one 500$. My dad had a business before he got sick, and he let the bank tank the building but not before he cleaned out all his machines and what not.

DRIFTER-M · 11-01-2018, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lonewanderer

Try finding a used one. They're out there, if you were local to the New England area, I could sell you for one 500$. My dad had a business before he got sick, and he let the bank tank the building but not before he cleaned out all his machines and what not.

Dang... Yeah, I am in FL but if I was closer I would probably take you up on that.

I just visited NE for the first time a month ago - incredible area! Beautiful.

Edit: If you find yourself making a trip to FL, lmk. Will throw you a few $$$ to bring it along to drop off HAHA.

lonewanderer · 11-02-2018, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRIFTER-M

Dang... Yeah, I am in FL but if I was closer I would probably take you up on that.

I just visited NE for the first time a month ago - incredible area! Beautiful.

Edit: If you find yourself making a trip to FL, lmk. Will throw you a few $$$ to bring it along to drop off HAHA.

If I ever do, I gotchu bro

PatPs13 · 11-02-2018, 10:38 AM

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...ump-61253.html

This is the lowest one in my experience. I usually make a ramp out of 2x4's drive up it and jack it up by the front subframe or rear diff.

1on1 · 11-03-2018, 12:18 PM

I've had the Arcan XL35r for awhile (almost 9 years) and I bought it at costco for $80 or $90. The second low profile jack i've used was a buddy's who had a Snap-on or Maaco ultra low profile jack; similar style to this one (https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.co...n-P264734.aspx).

lazy_flip · 11-03-2018, 12:52 PM

If whichever jack you have isn't low enough, I've found these ramps to be perfect to get things started:

https://au.gktech.com/super-low-car-ramps-pair

crzsteveo · 11-05-2018, 08:14 PM

im considering this one.

https://www.quickjack.com/

zer0c123 · 11-10-2018, 03:09 PM

Mine has been a Norco 2 ton or 3 ton floor jack that I purchased in 2009. I usually drive on top of of a 2 x 4 to get the jack under the car.

I just deal with the extra step with the wood and don't bother with the low profile racing jacks.

Sent from my FRD-L04 using Tapatalk

jookybanana · 11-11-2018, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodjoseph

Motormaster (here in canada) makes the best low profile floor jack I've ever seen. I believe Michellin makes the same one in the USA.

Most of the entire body of the jack is under 2 inches tall. and has a very long reach.

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/m...-0090226p.html

I got the Michelin low profile jack from canadian tire (was $150 on sale), I think it the same one as motomaster, its great!
no need to roll up on a block of wood to get the jack under the car, only problem is its like 90lbs, so its not a good portable jack for auto-X or drift events

mau5trap · 01-13-2019, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRIFTER-M

Anybody use these?

https://www.costco.com/QuickJack-5%2...100460313.html

Curious if it's worth the investment. Would still be on a roller, and not a chair which something like MaxJack would allow, however the price is significantly less than a MaxJack and I would assume setup is far easier.

Quote:

Originally Posted by crzsteveo

im considering this one.

https://www.quickjack.com/

say good-bye to your s-chassis frames

Quote:

Originally Posted by jookybanana

I got the Michelin low profile jack from canadian tire (was $150 on sale), I think it the same one as motomaster, its great!
no need to roll up on a block of wood to get the jack under the car, only problem is its like 90lbs, so its not a good portable jack for auto-X or drift events

[IMG]https://instagram.fcxh3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/219b5226d31b875e0b5cb28ad172440d/5C847042/t51.2885-15/e35/32495793_2057933207789989_7058200257535934464_n.jp g[IMG]

That's one beautiful looking floor jack. Wish they sold those in the US.

*brndck* · 01-13-2019, 04:14 PM

one of my friends got that one from Costco, and its sketchy as fuck
even with a lighter car like an ae86 on it, it feels incredibly unstable
0/10 would not recommend

also, in my own personal experience, I have a full size 2 post lift installed at my shop, and we only have 9 1/2ft ceilings. with a s13 you can get the car high enough to walk underneath, but not stand fully upright. obv if you have a taller vehicle like a truck, you'll have less room, but still

da_crew10 · 01-13-2019, 06:20 PM

Anyone have experience with this sucker?

https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.co...iABEgKJBPD_BwE

BiG MiKE86 · 01-13-2019, 06:34 PM

I have a high lift low pro jack from harbor freight thats solid af - ill see if i can find a pic. Made by Pittsburg. Sucker is heavy but has some serious lift

bvr463 · 01-13-2019, 09:02 PM

if money isn't to much of a issue, i would go with quick jack. That is what i mainly use at home and at the track if need.

EJ8 944 · 01-13-2019, 11:47 PM

GKtech ramps and the harbor freight low profile jack here. The combo serves me well.

jedi03 · 01-14-2019, 10:15 AM

that's cool that quick jack is so mobile! i am still in debate between that one and the short 2 post lifts from lowes...

mau5trap · 01-15-2019, 01:20 AM

Any of you guys use rubber adapters for your jack-stands to prevent damage to the pinch welds on your stand points?

5280VertDET · 01-15-2019, 10:55 AM

Hockey Puck with a slice taken out by a wood hand saw almost half way through.

EJ8 944 · 01-15-2019, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mau5trap

Any of you guys use rubber adapters for your jack-stands to prevent damage to the pinch welds on your stand points?

I use silicone jack stand covers when I have my car on jackstands. When I lift it, metal on metal for both my front subframe and rear diff.

jumpman2334 · 01-15-2019, 01:12 PM

do you have a link EJ8?

i bought these, only to realize its only for lifts and jacks, not the actual jackstands themselves.

https://www.shopfigs.com/v3/jack_frame_adapter

mau5trap · 01-15-2019, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5280VertDET

Hockey Puck with a slice taken out by a wood hand saw almost half way through.

those don't work with jack stands.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EJ8 944

I use silicone jack stand covers when I have my car on jackstands. When I lift it, metal on metal for both my front subframe and rear diff.

got a link to the one you use?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpman2334

do you have a link EJ8?

i bought these, only to realize its only for lifts and jacks, not the actual jackstands themselves.

https://www.shopfigs.com/v3/jack_frame_adapter

https://www.phase2motortrend.com/pro...ajackbl-gd.htm

These phase2 adapters I was looking at look like they're only for lifts and jacks too. I was looking at aluminum jack stands that have the flat top, they look like they might work with frame adapters, but I'm not sure.

5280VertDET · 01-15-2019, 04:56 PM

Double - Delete

11-01-2018, 02:17 PM	#1
DRIFTER-M Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in my car Posts: 711 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Floor jack / lift options for lowered cars Many threads in the past with good info, but several of those are now outdated. What have you found to be the best jack / lift option for your lowered car and your garage? My new garage has only a 9 1/2 foot roof, so 2 post are generally out of the question. My awesome old school Craftsman floor jack broke, so now I am looking at options again. People use to rave over a Costco jack that was pretty low, but it doesn’t seem to be available anymore? __________________ I Love Drifting Thread > Drifting is Stupid thread

11-01-2018, 02:20 PM	#2
afishysilvia Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 3,411 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: afishysilvia Feedback Score: 31 reviews	Just my input here as I don't have room for a lot of equipment. I use the cusco floor ramps, they're two pieces and they are lightweight. Once I drive the car on there then I can get my standard floor jack. __________________ Dont be a pussy...Leave your name

11-01-2018, 02:31 PM	#3
hotrodjoseph Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 293 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Motormaster (here in canada) makes the best low profile floor jack I've ever seen. I believe Michellin makes the same one in the USA. Most of the entire body of the jack is under 2 inches tall. and has a very long reach. https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/m...-0090226p.html __________________ Instagram:https://instagram.com/jpacione/

11-01-2018, 03:03 PM	#5
DRIFTER-M Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in my car Posts: 711 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anybody use these? https://www.costco.com/QuickJack-5%2...100460313.html Curious if it's worth the investment. Would still be on a roller, and not a chair which something like MaxJack would allow, however the price is significantly less than a MaxJack and I would assume setup is far easier. __________________ I Love Drifting Thread > Drifting is Stupid thread

11-01-2018, 03:56 PM	#8
loser101 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: sf Posts: 122 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I got Arcan XL2T. Works well for me but I still have to drive the front of the car onto something 1"-2" high before using the jack. __________________

11-01-2018, 03:47 PM	#6
lonewanderer Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dartmouth, MA Age: 31 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	with a 9 1/2 foot ceiling you can use a two post half lift. Lifts it roughly waist high

11-02-2018, 10:38 AM	#12
PatPs13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...ump-61253.html This is the lowest one in my experience. I usually make a ramp out of 2x4's drive up it and jack it up by the front subframe or rear diff.

11-03-2018, 12:18 PM	#13
1on1 Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Age: 39 Posts: 3,321 Trader Rating: (15) Rides Gallery: 1on1 Feedback Score: 15 reviews	I've had the Arcan XL35r for awhile (almost 9 years) and I bought it at costco for $80 or $90. The second low profile jack i've used was a buddy's who had a Snap-on or Maaco ultra low profile jack; similar style to this one (https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.co...n-P264734.aspx). __________________ instagram

11-03-2018, 12:52 PM	#14
lazy_flip Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 245 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	If whichever jack you have isn't low enough, I've found these ramps to be perfect to get things started: https://au.gktech.com/super-low-car-ramps-pair

11-05-2018, 08:14 PM	#15
crzsteveo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: manasshole, VA Posts: 886 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	im considering this one. https://www.quickjack.com/

11-10-2018, 03:09 PM	#16
zer0c123 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: California Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine has been a Norco 2 ton or 3 ton floor jack that I purchased in 2009. I usually drive on top of of a 2 x 4 to get the jack under the car. I just deal with the extra step with the wood and don't bother with the low profile racing jacks. Sent from my FRD-L04 using Tapatalk

01-13-2019, 06:34 PM	#21
BiG MiKE86 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Age: 38 Posts: 1,777 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Floor jack / lift options for lowered cars I have a high lift low pro jack from harbor freight thats solid af - ill see if i can find a pic. Made by Pittsburg. Sucker is heavy but has some serious lift __________________

01-13-2019, 09:02 PM	#22
bvr463 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: kennewick, washington Posts: 192 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	if money isn't to much of a issue, i would go with quick jack. That is what i mainly use at home and at the track if need.

01-13-2019, 11:47 PM	#23
EJ8 944 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UT Age: 37 Posts: 558 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	GKtech ramps and the harbor freight low profile jack here. The combo serves me well.

01-14-2019, 10:15 AM	#24
jedi03 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 1,842 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	that's cool that quick jack is so mobile! i am still in debate between that one and the short 2 post lifts from lowes...

01-15-2019, 01:20 AM	#25
mau5trap Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: los ganjales///OC Posts: 1,417 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Any of you guys use rubber adapters for your jack-stands to prevent damage to the pinch welds on your stand points? __________________

01-15-2019, 10:55 AM	#26
5280VertDET Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Denver Age: 41 Posts: 2,052 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Hockey Puck with a slice taken out by a wood hand saw almost half way through. __________________ S13 Vert \| SR \| PE1420 \| 5-Speed \| 15x9.5 - 0 \|

01-15-2019, 01:12 PM	#28
jumpman2334 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT Posts: 1,115 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	do you have a link EJ8? i bought these, only to realize its only for lifts and jacks, not the actual jackstands themselves. https://www.shopfigs.com/v3/jack_frame_adapter

01-15-2019, 04:56 PM	#30
5280VertDET Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Denver Age: 41 Posts: 2,052 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Double - Delete __________________ S13 Vert \| SR \| PE1420 \| 5-Speed \| 15x9.5 - 0 \|

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