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axxeman01 · 18 August 2010, 11:21 PM

Good morning,

I need to pick up a floor jack this morning for automotive work. I have 2 BMW's and a Van that I'll be using it with, one of the BMW's (M5) is pretty low to the ground.

Any recommendations? Models or specific brands to go with or to avoid? I'm thinking around $100 should get me something solid.

We have autozone, sears, oreilley's etc around here.

Thanks! - Chris

Pix · 18 August 2010, 11:42 PM

Had a 2 ton from sears, worked great I would just make sure the handle locks firmly into place and the pad that lifts will work in the spot you are lifting, besides jack stands a good set of wheel chocks are an added safety measure

figbo · 19 August 2010, 12:15 AM

Try Walmart's 5 ton. floorjack,it's very close to the ground.

ratmotortom · 19 August 2010, 01:57 AM

Craftsman jacks seem to be pretty good for the money.

gman44116 · 2 September 2010, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pix

Had a 2 ton from sears, worked great I would just make sure the handle locks firmly into place and the pad that lifts will work in the spot you are lifting, besides jack stands a good set of wheel chocks are an added safety measure

what he said

axxeman01 · 19 August 2010, 03:18 AM

Yeah, $50 for a 2 1/4 ton with jack stands from Sears, sounds like a winner!

figbo · 19 August 2010, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axxeman01

Yeah, $50 for a 2 1/4 ton with jack stands from Sears, sounds like a winner!

Cost of repairs will triple what you invest on them,and they leak a lot!!

ratmotortom · 19 August 2010, 07:18 AM

I bought one of the aluminum ones. Little more than 50.00 bucks. Don't skimp on the jack. You don't need the best, but don't buy the cheapie either. Like Figbo said, they leak down.

axxeman01 · 19 August 2010, 07:22 AM

Glad I came back before I bought. Will keep looking!

swissautopro · 19 August 2010, 11:05 PM

MAC Tools makes a really nice, low profile model, but it ain't cheap. I am sure Snapon would have a nice one as well. You can't go wrong with a Snapon or MAC, IMHO.

GreenTechGuy · 30 August 2010, 11:58 PM

stylintrucks website has a low profile 2 speed jack for 150ish, ive had mine for a couple years and its a good product. the 2 speed is nice when you switch over to a high vehicle as well.

Alcan · 31 August 2010, 01:45 AM

Michelin 3 1/2 ton. I've used one for 7-8 years and it works well. 22" lift, speedy lift, heavy construction. I substituted a larger diameter lifting pad:

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/pr...tion=push#desc

David Woo · 31 August 2010, 06:38 AM

Mine's from Snap-on, don't know the model number.
DW

robertneville · 31 August 2010, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Michelin 3 1/2 ton. I've used one for 7-8 years and it works well. 22" lift, speedy lift, heavy construction. I substituted a larger diameter lifting pad:

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/pr...tion=push#desc

Very good Jack for money. Saves a lot of pumping! Snap on and Mac are best, but will cost $$$!

WARVET · 31 August 2010, 07:15 AM

See if you can find an old Walker American made, Tough as an old Sub, call John the Jack man in CT

2005rivers · 31 August 2010, 08:44 AM

I use a Stinger, they are available at Sears, but you may have to order one. From my experience I would stick with this brand. For a while they had a combo pack that came with two jack stands. It is not a 'low profile' jack, but it fits under a VW Jetta that sits pretty low.

expensivetaste · 31 August 2010, 08:46 AM

mac or snap on are great craftsman is as well and im pretty sure all have lifetime warranties you cant beat craftsmans replacement warranty on their tools!

Route 66 · 31 August 2010, 08:50 AM

Regardless of the one you decide on, ALWAYS use jack stands, just in case.

18 August 2010, 11:21 PM	#1
axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	Floor jack recommendations Good morning, I need to pick up a floor jack this morning for automotive work. I have 2 BMW's and a Van that I'll be using it with, one of the BMW's (M5) is pretty low to the ground. Any recommendations? Models or specific brands to go with or to avoid? I'm thinking around $100 should get me something solid. We have autozone, sears, oreilley's etc around here. Thanks! - Chris

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18 August 2010, 11:42 PM	#2
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	Had a 2 ton from sears, worked great I would just make sure the handle locks firmly into place and the pad that lifts will work in the spot you are lifting, besides jack stands a good set of wheel chocks are an added safety measure

19 August 2010, 01:57 AM	#4
ratmotortom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Tom Location: Ohio Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 447	Craftsman jacks seem to be pretty good for the money.

19 August 2010, 03:18 AM	#6
axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	Yeah, $50 for a 2 1/4 ton with jack stands from Sears, sounds like a winner!

19 August 2010, 07:18 AM	#8
ratmotortom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Tom Location: Ohio Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 447	I bought one of the aluminum ones. Little more than 50.00 bucks. Don't skimp on the jack. You don't need the best, but don't buy the cheapie either. Like Figbo said, they leak down.

19 August 2010, 07:22 AM	#9
axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	Glad I came back before I bought. Will keep looking!

30 August 2010, 11:58 PM	#11
GreenTechGuy Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Green Tech Guy Location: NC Watch: Day Date, Daytona Posts: 324	stylintrucks website has a low profile 2 speed jack for 150ish, ive had mine for a couple years and its a good product. the 2 speed is nice when you switch over to a high vehicle as well.

31 August 2010, 06:38 AM	#13
David Woo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: southern Calif Posts: 632	Mine's from Snap-on, don't know the model number. DW

31 August 2010, 07:15 AM	#15
WARVET "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Vincent Location: Louisiana Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 448	See if you can find an old Walker American made, Tough as an old Sub, call John the Jack man in CT

31 August 2010, 08:44 AM	#16
2005rivers Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: texas Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 545	I use a Stinger, they are available at Sears, but you may have to order one. From my experience I would stick with this brand. For a while they had a combo pack that came with two jack stands. It is not a 'low profile' jack, but it fits under a VW Jetta that sits pretty low.

31 August 2010, 08:46 AM	#17
expensivetaste 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Elijah Location: Midwest Watch: 124060 Posts: 216	mac or snap on are great craftsman is as well and im pretty sure all have lifetime warranties you cant beat craftsmans replacement warranty on their tools!

31 August 2010, 08:50 AM	#18
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	Regardless of the one you decide on, ALWAYS use jack stands, just in case.

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