Car Jack Recommendations

[AnthonyA1234]

Does this kit look good? The cheap price worries me but it has good reviews.
https://www.autozone.com/engine-and...VMv3jBx1qJQHGEAQYASABEgIcJPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Also, would I need to buy a puck with a slot for the pinch weld like this one
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwabe...MIs9_pg5D96gIVS__jBx3mVgTnEAQYAyABEgJLj_D_BwE

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[FreePenguin]

I have harbor freight going on 3 years, Daytona one. hasn't let me down, they have coupons for like 20% off and stuff too mailed out monthly to me.

Id go harbor freight over that auto zone one everyday.

https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/jacks-jack-stands/floor-jacks.html

edit I own this one.

https://www.harborfreight.com/autom...minum-rapid-pump-racing-floor-jack-64543.html

my friend uses the 3 ton harbor freight Daytona though, its a monster (all steel) not aluminum. but he's a heavy duty mechanic, he works on trucks, suvs, cars, every weekend to make money on the side. Puts them through hell and works perfectly. he's had them for YEARS

 

[AnthonyA1234]

Nice, 150 is a little more than I’m looking to spend though. What do you think about this one.
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-low-profile-rapid-pump-floor-jack-64264.html

 

[AnthonyA1234]

Actually I think imma go with this one since the one I posted before can’t be shipped.
https://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-low-profile-rapid-pump-floor-jack-57047.html

I need the pinch weld adapter I linked before also right?

 

[ORRadtech]

Yes, you'll want either a slotted puck or jacking rails.
You can make a makeshift puck by slotting a piece of 2x4.

 

[FreePenguin]

Get jacking rails, I jack my car up every other week multiple times, they are nice to have. BMR is what I chose. The jack I have, has a rubber disk on the jack spot, you dont need that pinch weld protector honestly. waste of time trying to line it up. put anywhere on the Jack rails, jack up, put down your jack stands.

 

[Sigma6]

Never go cheap on safety equipment especially on tools you’re bound to use a lot.

 

[Interceptor]

Never go cheap on safety equipment especially on tools you’re bound to use a lot.

I 2nd that

 

[Brian@BMVK]

Arcan 3 ton aluminum jack. Not cheap, but worth it. Light enough to be able to haul around if necessary, sturdy enough for most anything.

 

[AnthonyA1234]

Thanks for the advice everyone, I’m gonna head to harbor freight tomorrow. I also ordered this adaptor online.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073SR1TW2/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[compprep]

I jack my car up every other week multiple times,

I've seen pictures of your very organized garage FULL of tools. Surprised you don't have quick jacks. I'll thinking about getting them even if I won't use them quite so often! LOL!!

 

[FreePenguin]

I've seen pictures of your very organized garage FULL of tools. Surprised you don't have quick jacks. I'll thinking about getting them even if I won't use them quite so often! LOL!!

Imo- quick jacks take up room that I dont feel like giving up. I dont also want to drag them over my floor. Id rather just jack a wheel up do my work and drop her down. Quick jacks are cool and all, but they still take up a lot of room stored.

My gf's dad has a brand new set of quick jacks in boxes, and offered me them, I just said nah. I like my manual labor. lol but I have access to full lifts, 20 mins from my house military base has like 20 lifts and I can use them for 6 an hour with all tools included. so really dont have a real need for quick jack,

they are cool though.

 

[W.O.T. Stang]

I have harbor freight going on 3 years, Daytona one. hasn't let me down,

I couldn't help but laugh at this delicious pun!

That being said, i use the harbor freight 1.5 ton 'racing jack' for my own Mustang. Ive had it for 5 years and it's also never 'let me down'.

 

[ice445]

I couldn't help but laugh at this delicious pun!

That being said, i use the harbor freight 1.5 ton 'racing jack' for my own Mustang. Ive had it for 5 years and it's also never 'let me down'.

I have that one too, I've beaten the ever loving hell out of it for probably 5 years now. Harbor Freight doesn't sell it anymore, however. It was too good I guess.

 

[jimmerheck]

I read this somewhere and it sounds reasonable. You could skimp a little on the price of the floor jack, but NEVER skimp on the jack stands.

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