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butters149 · 06-29-2008, 10:00 PM

can anyone recommend a good slim line aluminum floor jack?

joshchewuhh · 06-29-2008, 10:02 PM

harbor freight $80 bucks and its super low

sleepinsilvia23 · 06-29-2008, 10:08 PM

Hows the lowering on that jack? Does it come down nice and slow?
the bigger one i have from HF lowers so hard it sucks

joshchewuhh · 06-29-2008, 10:10 PM

its a nice jack

its all aluminum and pretty!

but my friend has one and im going to pic one up next paycheck

butters149 · 06-29-2008, 11:29 PM

im talking about the ones where its slim, so you can slide it under your car further.

Flipzide · 06-29-2008, 11:40 PM

like josh said, harbor frieght has a low racing jack.

i know for sure that napa has a model as well and its about the same if not a little lower and longer than the harbor freight one.

i personally use the harbor freight jack and i havent had any issues using it on multiple lowered cars at the track

Slammed Assassin · 06-29-2008, 11:41 PM

the harbor freight one is pretty good..check out their website..they have a couple..ranging from $80 and up..

Slammed Assassin · 06-29-2008, 11:45 PM

Heres a link by the way.

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

yoni_nismo · 06-29-2008, 11:52 PM

^^ harber freight FTW i had that anodized blue one for about 3+ years know and still works fine

KansaiDrifter · 06-29-2008, 11:59 PM

i have the craftsman 2 ton aluminum jack, and my friend has the harbor freight, I have to say that you get what you pay for, mine is a much better linear rate when lowering it, the harbor freight one seemed to jump when you just touched it to lower it. the Craftsman one is about $200.

hype · 06-30-2008, 12:00 AM

I use a Torin 1 1/2 ton aluminum racing jack from Northern Tool.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...3353_200313353

worangejuice · 06-30-2008, 12:05 AM

Jeeezz....I have the Craftsman one as well, doesn't work so well on a bodykit. Phone books, etc. Not to mention that it weighs a crapload and I have to carry it down from my apt. when I use it. So the slimline slides right under there?sweet, been looking for one.

kousuke180sx · 06-30-2008, 12:07 AM

For the guys talking about the harbor freight one. Do you know whats the maximum load on them? 1.5ton? 2ton?

I had a friend who mentioned something about jacking up his mr2 at the track and the jack wasn't able to hold all the weight and basically blew up, spilling oil all over the place.

hype · 06-30-2008, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worangejuice

Jeeezz....I have the Craftsman one as well, doesn't work so well on a bodykit. Phone books, etc. Not to mention that it weighs a crapload and I have to carry it down from my apt. when I use it. So the slimline slides right under there?sweet, been looking for one.

Yup. There's a cheaper one that's blue and brushed at Northern Tool - also a Torin. I'd suggest swinging for the red and brushed one though. More capacity, longer as well for reaching more jack points.

hype · 06-30-2008, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kousuke180sx

For the guys talking about the harbor freight one. Do you know whats the maximum load on them? 1.5ton? 2ton?

That Harbor Freight one is 3000 pounds (1 1/2 tons).

essforteen · 06-30-2008, 12:19 AM

well you can always buy the waranty they offer and whenever anything bad happens they replace it for free thats what the waranty is for

jrocslider · 06-30-2008, 12:48 AM

Item#: NLE7916402

Price: $265.00
tax and shipping not included

Disclaimer: The stated price may vary from the in store price and may change at anytime.

Attributes:
Lift Capacity:2-Tons
Closed Height:2-3/4"
Raised Height:19-5/8"
Lift Distance:18"
Saddle Diameter:5"
Weight:90 lbs
Product Features

ual Pump Mechanism Which Reduces Handle Strokes Up to 50 Percent While Not Effecting Handle Effort
Nylon Wheels & Casters to Reduce Damage to Coated or Painted Floors & Reduced Noise During Transpor
Dimensions:31" L x 16" W x 8-1/4" H
Air Operated:No

www.NAPAOnline.com

pbcstylez · 07-01-2008, 12:10 PM

omega floor jack 3.5" at its max height

vvtisupra · 07-01-2008, 12:46 PM

i've never seen a slim jack made of aluminum. I just my friends matco one that thing rips. The matco one is a lot longer than the omega one and the napa one i can jack my car up with all my aero still on!

pbcstylez · 07-01-2008, 12:48 PM

oh yah the omega weighs like a beast ~100lbs u wont be taking this with you to track

gotta240 · 07-01-2008, 01:03 PM

First of all, half the jack recomended are fucking beasts and will never be carried to a track in the trunk of the car...ever.

Second. FUCK THE CRAFTSMAN ALLUMINUM JACK. I'm now on my third one.

projectRDM · 07-01-2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrocslider

Item#: NLE7916402

Price: $265.00
tax and shipping not included

Disclaimer: The stated price may vary from the in store price and may change at anytime.

Attributes:
Lift Capacity:2-Tons
Closed Height:2-3/4"
Raised Height:19-5/8"
Lift Distance:18"
Saddle Diameter:5"
Weight:90 lbs
Product Features

ual Pump Mechanism Which Reduces Handle Strokes Up to 50 Percent While Not Effecting Handle Effort
Nylon Wheels & Casters to Reduce Damage to Coated or Painted Floors & Reduced Noise During Transpor
Dimensions:31" L x 16" W x 8-1/4" H
Air Operated:No

www.NAPAOnline.com

That's a really nice one if you're low, but still some of us have to drive on ramps or remove the bumper just to use it. I carry my ramps in the car anyway so I can get by with using most floorjacks without needing a super low profile one.

civilized_drifter · 07-01-2008, 02:27 PM

i got mine from autozone it is the same thing as a harbor freight one but it says duralast and it works good

DreamN · 07-01-2008, 02:36 PM

friend had the crafstman aluminum racing jack that they offer and he complained about it so much. he went through 2 of them and the third would make the strangest noises when jacking up the car. I swear that shit felt like it was about to give at any given second. Plus the warranty is bullshit. It's only a year on lift equipment and that's usually around the time they start to give out.

I'll probably be picking up a HF one for under $100 or the AutoZone Duralast one for under $100. Undecided if I want the LED jack or not.

gotta240 · 07-01-2008, 02:43 PM

As much as i always hesitate to buy any tool with a LED on it, i'm always glad after i do. Those stupid little lights come in handy all the time.

On drills, saws, keychains...anything.

DreamN · 07-01-2008, 02:48 PM

I love my LED Glasses that I got from azndoc. Sometimes they're the only light I have while I work on my car at night. They're definitely worth their weight in gold imo.

I might try out that LED jack after all then. If I don't like it I'll just return it and get a normal one.

Devens240 · 07-02-2008, 01:18 AM

harbor freight FTL

Jung918 · 07-02-2008, 02:06 AM

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...9613_200329613

johnksoy · 07-07-2009, 02:20 AM

slim line ? you mean low pro right.

Well I just picked this up from harborfreight today. - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices Very nice!
As you can see on the website 2 3/4 min height, 75lbs. Also just used it today the release is very smooth, easy to let down slow, easy to control, solid ass jack. I actually was in time for the 15 percent off got it for around 83.

You dont need aluminum if you just gonna use it in the garage.

cornloaf · 07-07-2009, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by butters149

can anyone recommend a good slim line aluminum floor jack?

i got mine from harbor freight - i bought the double pump one that is more beefy, but has the lowest saddle height. i think it was $220 or something. i just made sure to buy the 3 year in store replacement warranty for it for an extra $20 i think it was. that was about a year ago, and i havent needed a new one yet.

06-29-2008, 10:00 PM	#1
butters149 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: riverside Age: 40 Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Slim Line Floor Jack? can anyone recommend a good slim line aluminum floor jack?

06-29-2008, 10:02 PM	#2
joshchewuhh Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: brocal! Posts: 3,681 Trader Rating: (56) Feedback Score: 56 reviews	harbor freight $80 bucks and its super low __________________

06-29-2008, 10:10 PM	#4
joshchewuhh Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: brocal! Posts: 3,681 Trader Rating: (56) Feedback Score: 56 reviews	its a nice jack its all aluminum and pretty! but my friend has one and im going to pic one up next paycheck __________________

06-29-2008, 11:40 PM	#6
Flipzide Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,011 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	like josh said, harbor frieght has a low racing jack. i know for sure that napa has a model as well and its about the same if not a little lower and longer than the harbor freight one. i personally use the harbor freight jack and i havent had any issues using it on multiple lowered cars at the track __________________ D-Street.net \| bcuison.wordpress.com

06-29-2008, 11:41 PM	#7
Slammed Assassin Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxnard/SV Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	the harbor freight one is pretty good..check out their website..they have a couple..ranging from $80 and up.. __________________

06-29-2008, 10:08 PM	#3
sleepinsilvia23 Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 279 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Hows the lowering on that jack? Does it come down nice and slow? the bigger one i have from HF lowers so hard it sucks

06-29-2008, 11:29 PM	#5
butters149 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: riverside Age: 40 Posts: 101 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im talking about the ones where its slim, so you can slide it under your car further.

06-29-2008, 11:45 PM	#8
Slammed Assassin Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxnard/SV Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Heres a link by the way. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039 __________________

06-29-2008, 11:52 PM	#9
yoni_nismo Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: So Cal Age: 36 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	^^ harber freight FTW i had that anodized blue one for about 3+ years know and still works fine

06-29-2008, 11:59 PM	#10
KansaiDrifter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Marysville, WA Age: 39 Posts: 615 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	i have the craftsman 2 ton aluminum jack, and my friend has the harbor freight, I have to say that you get what you pay for, mine is a much better linear rate when lowering it, the harbor freight one seemed to jump when you just touched it to lower it. the Craftsman one is about $200.

06-30-2008, 12:00 AM	#11
hype Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Memphis, TN Age: 47 Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use a Torin 1 1/2 ton aluminum racing jack from Northern Tool. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...3353_200313353

06-30-2008, 12:05 AM	#12
worangejuice Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WeeeHoooo,CA Age: 45 Posts: 1,519 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: worangejuice Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Jeeezz....I have the Craftsman one as well, doesn't work so well on a bodykit. Phone books, etc. Not to mention that it weighs a crapload and I have to carry it down from my apt. when I use it. So the slimline slides right under there?sweet, been looking for one. __________________

06-30-2008, 12:07 AM	#13
kousuke180sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SOCAL 714 Posts: 304 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	For the guys talking about the harbor freight one. Do you know whats the maximum load on them? 1.5ton? 2ton? I had a friend who mentioned something about jacking up his mr2 at the track and the jack wasn't able to hold all the weight and basically blew up, spilling oil all over the place. __________________ *Signature exceeds forum limit

06-30-2008, 12:19 AM	#16
essforteen Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LAX Area (So CAL) Posts: 1,802 Trader Rating: (50) Rides Gallery: essforteen Feedback Score: 50 reviews	well you can always buy the waranty they offer and whenever anything bad happens they replace it for free thats what the waranty is for

06-30-2008, 12:48 AM	#17
jrocslider Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DownSouth Age: 38 Posts: 1,344 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: jrocslider Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Item#: NLE7916402 Price: $265.00 tax and shipping not included Disclaimer: The stated price may vary from the in store price and may change at anytime. Attributes: Lift Capacity:2-Tons Closed Height:2-3/4" Raised Height:19-5/8" Lift Distance:18" Saddle Diameter:5" Weight:90 lbs Product Featuresual Pump Mechanism Which Reduces Handle Strokes Up to 50 Percent While Not Effecting Handle Effort Nylon Wheels & Casters to Reduce Damage to Coated or Painted Floors & Reduced Noise During Transpor Dimensions:31" L x 16" W x 8-1/4" H Air Operated:No www.NAPAOnline.com __________________

07-01-2008, 12:10 PM	#18
pbcstylez Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Bay Age: 40 Posts: 2,110 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	omega floor jack 3.5" at its max height __________________ parking lot pimpin... Seller Feedback here: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ight=pbcstylez

07-01-2008, 12:46 PM	#19
vvtisupra Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SB and OC Posts: 2,118 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	i've never seen a slim jack made of aluminum. I just my friends matco one that thing rips. The matco one is a lot longer than the omega one and the napa one i can jack my car up with all my aero still on! __________________ http://www.fuckdrama.com/

07-01-2008, 12:48 PM	#20
pbcstylez Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Bay Age: 40 Posts: 2,110 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oh yah the omega weighs like a beast ~100lbs u wont be taking this with you to track __________________ parking lot pimpin... Seller Feedback here: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...ight=pbcstylez

07-01-2008, 01:03 PM	#21
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	First of all, half the jack recomended are fucking beasts and will never be carried to a track in the trunk of the car...ever. Second. FUCK THE CRAFTSMAN ALLUMINUM JACK. I'm now on my third one.

07-01-2008, 02:27 PM	#23
civilized_drifter Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: spring hill, TN Age: 36 Posts: 584 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i got mine from autozone it is the same thing as a harbor freight one but it says duralast and it works good __________________

07-01-2008, 02:36 PM	#24
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 40 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	friend had the crafstman aluminum racing jack that they offer and he complained about it so much. he went through 2 of them and the third would make the strangest noises when jacking up the car. I swear that shit felt like it was about to give at any given second. Plus the warranty is bullshit. It's only a year on lift equipment and that's usually around the time they start to give out. I'll probably be picking up a HF one for under $100 or the AutoZone Duralast one for under $100. Undecided if I want the LED jack or not. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

07-01-2008, 02:43 PM	#25
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	As much as i always hesitate to buy any tool with a LED on it, i'm always glad after i do. Those stupid little lights come in handy all the time. On drills, saws, keychains...anything.

07-01-2008, 02:48 PM	#26
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 40 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	I love my LED Glasses that I got from azndoc. Sometimes they're the only light I have while I work on my car at night. They're definitely worth their weight in gold imo. I might try out that LED jack after all then. If I don't like it I'll just return it and get a normal one. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

07-02-2008, 01:18 AM	#27
Devens240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Washington Age: 36 Posts: 413 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	harbor freight FTL

07-02-2008, 02:06 AM	#28
Jung918 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA Posts: 3,203 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...9613_200329613 __________________ Sale: Hello Kitty Horn Button S14 Rear Valences K.Y. Gordon the Thief (Tony Chen)

07-07-2009, 02:20 AM	#29
johnksoy Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CA Posts: 74 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	slim line ? you mean low pro right. Well I just picked this up from harborfreight today. - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices Very nice! As you can see on the website 2 3/4 min height, 75lbs. Also just used it today the release is very smooth, easy to let down slow, easy to control, solid ass jack. I actually was in time for the 15 percent off got it for around 83. You dont need aluminum if you just gonna use it in the garage.

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