other Car Jack/lift Suggestions

[2002inseattle]

Hi everyone, i need suggestions for after market jacks.  I have my car lowered slightly and the 2 ton piston jack I have doesn't work anymore.  Does anyone have a suggestion on something that works well.

 

Phil

[M3M3]

if you like the jack you have, just cut a couple of short pieces of 2x12 and drive up on them.  provides just enough clearance to get jack under.

 

well, except on my car.  i have to use two pieces of 2x12 due to low car and drop sway bar.

[Guest_anonymous]

Why play around? you know we all need one of these!

[Ian]

I really like my AC HYdraulics jack.  It is tough and dependable, and has a low profile that fits under lowered cars.  I have the high-lift DK13HLQ version.  I figure if I can't have a two-post lift, then this jack is the second best thing.  However, I bought mine years ago, and I see they have gone up quite a bit in price.

 

https://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/catalog/shopcart/TOOL/POR_TOOL_ACHyd1_pg1.htm

[autobon7]

Ian, that is a super nice jack....and lifts to 29". I thought my old Weaver was doing good at 24".

[burndog]

Ian, that jack IS sweet and just a 3rd of the price of the Challenger 8000 daron, posted...  What to do?

[bnam]

Harbor Freight has some low profile hi lift jacks in Al and Steel.

Byas

[TobyB]

The most expensive HF aluminum jack has worked pretty well for me for a decade...

 

the cheap ones are well- equipped to kill you.

 

I'd say buy a good quality one, but they're hard to find, and the expensive ones

can just as easily be from the same source as HF.

 

t

[bmw_jeff]

I'm planning to get one of these soon, since my garage has a low 8' ceiling and you need 9' for standard lifts.  They're portable and give you a 4' clearance to work seated at least.  I have 3 bimmers to wrench on now so its time to get serious!  maxjaxusa.com

 

 

[baller908790]

Arcan jack at costco. Lifetime waranty and only 105 bucks. Can't go wrong with that and it is a low profile jack. 

[M3M3]

The most expensive HF aluminum jack has worked pretty well for me for a decade...

 

the cheap ones are well- equipped to kill you.

 

 

t

the man speaks the truth....

[rms_sandiego]

+1 on the Arcan. Reliable, solid, inexpensive, fairly high lift and pretty low profile.

[2002inseattle]

Thanks for all of the input, I'll let you all know which one I go for.  I'm swinging by Costco later today so I'll take a look and go from there.

[M3M3]

+1 on the Arcan. Reliable, solid, inexpensive, fairly high lift and pretty low profile.

don't forget HEAVY...like over 100lbs heavy...

[Koblenz]

Plus, with Costco you can ALWAYS return it.  Even after years have gone by.  Their return policy is amazing.  I believe Costco is pretty good about selling quality stuff.  I bought mine there and it is pretty solid.  I forget the brand.  Good luck.

 

BTW, speaking of jacking.

 

Gentlemen, is there a "schematic" available to show us cowards where to place the floor jack to lift it and where to position the jack stands?  You would be frightened by the number of ED admissions due to "under the car and the car fell on me."