01-31-2024, 08:16 AM | #1 |
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FLOORJACKS- What are you using ?
Doing some due diligence on 1/1/2 ton ,low profile, lightweight floorjacks.Of concern is the fact that sensibly affordable ones (under $200) all come from China and the few made in the USA are either 2 or 3 ton and $500 plus.
Would like to read about your experiences and recommendations. An additional purchase that interests me is the ZL-1 Addons aluminum safety piece that keeps the jack from accidentally lowering. |
01-31-2024, 08:33 AM | #2 |
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I have a low pro racing jack that Im sure came from harbor freight and it's been perfect.
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02-22-2024, 06:44 PM | #3 |
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Daytona Long reach low profile Jack, along with some Daytona Jack stands and the zl1 add ons lift pads. I also have the race ramps 67".
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02-22-2024, 08:55 PM | #4 |
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Low profile 3 ton Daytona jack from Harbor Freight. Works like a charm (and I have ZL1 style side skirts, the worst case scenario for floor jacks).
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02-22-2024, 09:17 PM | #5 |
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I use two 3.5 ton Arcan low profile jacks I bought at Costco about 15 years ago. Costco occasionally still carries them, at least in my local store. If I recall they are around $130.
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02-22-2024, 10:42 PM | #6 | |
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Blue one? I've got an Arcan, probably 20+ years old - its a tank and just keeps going. |
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02-23-2024, 07:54 AM | #7 |
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I'm with you on the need for a multi-tool approach. Race Ramps and a H.T. Daytona 1 1/2 Ton aluminum floor jack. I also have the ZL-1 lift pads. The money is substantial but I never go cheap when it comes to safety. If H.T. runs a sale, I might even go for two floor jacks. I can't make my mind up whether I want the 72" Race Ramps or the 67 ". It's all about money and the space this stuff takes up.
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02-23-2024, 08:22 AM | #8 | |
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My main concern was clearing the front of the car without scraping the ramps, and the 67" is perfect for me. I've got the 2 part ramps, which are very nice. IIRC another reason I opted for the 67" is that it gives a 10" height whereas I think the 72" were slightly lower (8" maybe)? Space is at a premium for bigger dudes like me when trying to work under the car |
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02-23-2024, 08:57 AM | #9 |
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02-23-2024, 09:04 AM | #10 |
Low profile Daytona jack. I keep a 3ton in the garage and a 1.5 in the trunk.
They get the job done. I recently retired one after almost 20 years of indoor/outdoor service.
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02-27-2024, 07:58 AM | #11 |
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my China Freight low profile jack has been amazing! I bought it a few years ago when I had a lowered SRT Challenger
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02-27-2024, 08:18 AM | #12 |
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FWIW, I just ordered one of these for my Daytona jack. Wondering if anyone else has used this product? I have other stuff from ZL1 and it has been great.
https://zl1addons.com/products/floor...de4a2ee7&_ss=r I never trust jacks if I'm under a vehicle, so as mentioned above, anything for safety/redundancy is worth it in my book. |
02-27-2024, 08:31 AM | #13 |
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Harbor Freight low profile jack is the best, mine has been solid for 5 plus years.
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02-27-2024, 11:37 AM | #14 |
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I've narrowed it down to the Harbor Freight 1 1/2 Ton all aluminum Daytona low profile that costs $299. Pricey, but the reviews are great and it only weighs 36#. Crazy, but I might even get a second one cause ZL-1 Add Ons recommends using two. Now to find out if ZL-1 jack safety actually fits this model.
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