What's a good floor jack??

evil281

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i just bought my house a month ago and since i moved away from my parents i no longer have a floor jack. they have a roush speed jack which i absolutely love but cant find anywhere, anyway looking to see what you guys use and where to get it, needs to fit under my stang, with a pro kit on it. need asap so any help appreciated

 

98COBRA281

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i have a craftsman 3 ton, but it will not fit under my gas tank, and theres no way in hell it will fit under my k member, i have to use ramps, or pull on to peices of 2x4..........

 

evil281

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is it a speed jack or do u have to pump it a billion times?

 

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I was kind of wondering this same thing. I want a low profile speed jack, but they seem to be pretty expensive.

 

02nightmaregt

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I get soooo tired of having to pump my jack like a million times to put it on stands whae in work on it too.

 

streethorse

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I got 2 floor jacks (AC Delco from O'Rieleys) 2 ton each for $25 each.
Makes tire rotation, oil changes, fuel filter, so fast and easy. Add in 2 jack
stands for cheap insurance.

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squeak93

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I had a Low profile Craftsman and took it back. Not only did I STILL have to drive up on 2x4's but the Jack pad didn't pivot so when you were jacked all the way up, it slipped off the k member... scary stuff indeed...

With that said, i have a 2 ton small floor jack (no clue on brand) it fits under the gas tank easy but still has to have 2x4's to get under the k member (car has a pro kit).

+1million on getting jack stands.. Never can have enough of those around.

 

evil281

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I already have Jack stands so I'm good on that, just can't lift the car to put them under lol

 

Greenscobie86

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I have a crappy 2.5 ton Craftsman someone gave me for free.

I too am looking for a good speed low profile jack(lowered on H&R SS's.)

Jackstands are awesome! Definite insurance against potential injury or even death lol.

 

V_Eight

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Any low pad-height aluminum quick-lift jack will do great. I need one, but they're so bloody expensive.

 

urban96

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i have this one, bought it on sale for ~100

Craftsman 4000 lb. Capacity Aluminum Jack

 

evil281

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urban96 said:

i have this one, bought it on sale for ~100

Craftsman 4000 lb. Capacity Aluminum Jack

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says its $180??

 

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98_gt_vert_tn

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price isnt an issue

If you want a good low profile floor jack you need to check out snapon or s&k! price cant be an issue bc you will keep waisting your money! trust me ive worked on imports for years you can get a good 2inch 3ton low profile speed jack for around $150 at any part store you just have to know who to ask! dont waist your money get what you need the first time!