Anyone using a 1.5 ton jack?

[ssmith891]

In the market for a floor jack and surfing Harbor Freight's site right now. They have the 1.5 ton aluminum racing jack on sale for $89.99 right now vs. the 2 ton for $139.99.

http://tinylink.net/hKNb3
http://tinylink.net/0Ib5K

Worth the extra $50 dollars? Looking to get a high quality set of jack stands too and rather put the extra money towards that.

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[wildcatgoal]

I use a 3 ton usually, haha. But I have used that very 1.5 ton and it sucks. I swear you need to be yourself 400 lbs. to shove that pump handle down to lift the car! My 3-ton can be operated literally by my 8 year old cousin to full lift.

 

[ssmith891]

I use a 3 ton usually, haha. But I have used that very 1.5 ton and it sucks. I swear you need to be yourself 400 lbs. to shove that pump handle down to lift the car! My 3-ton can be operated literally by my 8 year old cousin to full lift.

Good to know! I'm guessing this would be the better option...

http://tinylink.net/uKUZo

The selling point for the aluminum racing jacks is the weight and rubber padding, but I suppose I won't be hauling this thing everywhere :headbonk:

 

[Rambl3r]

I bought the 3 Ton low profile jack from Harbor Freight for $79.99 during one of their parking lot sales. My old 1.5 ton jack made me nervous.

 

[jstump2490]

I have the 1.5 ton HF jack and have used it for a few years now without issue.

 

[ssmith891]

Any other input? There's actually a coupon for both that brings the 1.5 ton down to $59.99 and the 3 ton down to $79.99.

 

[Rebellion]

Using the 3 ton low profile here...I had a regular one, wouldn't fit after I did jacking rails.

 

[JohnBoyNC]

I bought the 3 Ton low profile jack from Harbor Freight for $79.99 during one of their parking lot sales. My old 1.5 ton jack made me nervous.

I have two of these and they are perfect for a lowered car! Get you a few of the rubber hockey pucks for the jack rails and you're set.:clap2:

 

[wildcatgoal]

Good to know! I'm guessing this would be the better option...

http://tinylink.net/uKUZo

The selling point for the aluminum racing jacks is the weight and rubber padding, but I suppose I won't be hauling this thing everywhere :headbonk:

My 3-ton is a low profile made "by" Michelin. It's probably the same as many other 3-ton jacks. It's the only Michelin product I can afford... :headbonk:

 

[Rambl3r]

Any other input? There's actually a coupon for both that brings the 1.5 ton down to $59.99 and the 3 ton down to $79.99.

$20 difference for twice the weight. Seems worth it IMO.

I have two of these and they are perfect for a lowered car! Get you a few of the rubber hockey pucks for the jack rails and you're set.:clap2:

:cheers:

 

[TURTL3]

Any other input? There's actually a coupon for both that brings the 1.5 ton down to $59.99 and the 3 ton down to $79.99.

What's the coupon code? :help:

 

[ssmith891]

What's the coupon code? :help:

http://t.harborfreight.com/savings_coupons.html

All on this page! They've also got one for some 3 ton jack stands too!

 

[TURTL3]

http://t.harborfreight.com/savings_coupons.html

All on this page! They've also got one for some 3 ton jack stands too!

You da man! :cheers:

 

[cbrookre]

http://t.harborfreight.com/savings_coupons.html

All on this page! They've also got one for some 3 ton jack stands too!

I have that three ton jack that I got for the same $80, it works great for my Mustang, Expedition and our tractor. Very versatile. Only down side is that it is very large and not light, but that is what I expected.

 

[ssmith891]

I have that three ton jack that I got for the same $80, it works great for my Mustang, Expedition and our tractor. Very versatile. Only down side is that it is very large and not light, but that is what I expected.

It's what I'm leaning towards but the weight of the 1.5 ton aluminum one is tempting. Their website has multiple 5 star reviews for it but heard some negative things about it too.

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