[s300ae]

Spotted this in a car mag today. Anyone have or use this jack? Seems like a great deal at Harbor Freight Tools. I need something basic and compact to use for small jobs.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v366/vancityjoker/1030e323.jpg

[tonyzoomzoom]

Looks like the one they sell at princess auto (for about $100 when on sale). It's a good basic jack

[SpuGen]

The Power Fist one at Princess Auto is lower.
Works way better with lowered cars.

Pic for reference:
The jack didn't clear it by about 3/8ths inch.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/Mugen604/IMG_0226.jpg

[Rikaro]

I know a few guys who uses this jack. Most of them use them at autox and track days since it's pretty light and the price is good.

[jackal]

i have one to take to the track. as said above. light, cheap, works ok, cheap. i never touch it when at home. at home i use good stuff.

[Cdn EK9]

Depend your job,

Some cars need 18-19" jack to lift both tires from one end.

[spoon.ek9]

where is this store located? i could use a lighter jack

[OTG-ZR2]

^ closest one is in Everett iirc

[spoon.ek9]

aww friggin... not going to drive to the states to pick this up :lol

i guess princess auto is the way to go locally..

[Manic!]

^ closest one is in Everett iirc

They got one now in Bellingham.

[fliptuner]

I was there when they just opened. Head East on the E. Sunset Dr. exit and it's on the left, in a strip mall.

[shenmecar]

you need the coupon to buy it?

[s300ae]

See, I'm not sure if you do. On their website, they're not that cheap
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[!Kodamu]

Yes, you need a coupon to buy it. I have bought two of the same ones and also one of the older ones they have.

[supman7]

where do you get the coupon?

[Volvo-brickster]

where do you get the coupon?

car and driver always has them on the back pages

[godwin]

59.95 in the latest C&D

[s300ae]

Damn that's cheap. Now I'm questioning quality.
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[Rich Sandor]

This same exact jack is made in china for a bunch of different brands: PowerFirst, Michelin, HarborFreight, MotoMaster, etc etc.

I've been using mine for nearly 10 years CONSTANTLY (like raising and lowering my car many times a month to swap tires for autocross, DE, repairs, etc) and it definitely has a set lifespan before parts start failing.. most common failure are the pins that connect the U-joint to the jack handle, but also the hex-head bolts come loose and the frame gets crooked.. you have to treat it with care and look after it, and it will last you a long time. Some of them start to leak at the shock, which can lead to a failure.. but mine hasn't done that yet and I've used it more than anyone else I know.

I just bought a second one for $99 at cdn tire.. I rarely see them go below $150.

There are a few variations depending on when they were built.. some are slightly better than others but essentially they are all made by the same company for different brands. It is cheaply made, but it's better than anything else out there for the price.

[racerman88]

This same exact jack is made in china for a bunch of different brands: PowerFirst, Michelin, HarborFreight, MotoMaster, etc etc.

I've been using mine for nearly 10 years CONSTANTLY (like raising and lowering my car many times a month to swap tires for autocross, DE, repairs, etc) and it definitely has a set lifespan before parts start failing.. most common failure are the pins that connect the U-joint to the jack handle, but also the hex-head bolts come loose and the frame gets crooked.. you have to treat it with care and look after it, and it will last you a long time. Some of them start to leak at the shock, which can lead to a failure.. but mine hasn't done that yet and I've used it more than anyone else I know.

I just bought a second one for $99 at cdn tire.. I rarely see them go below $150.

There are a few variations depending on when they were built.. some are slightly better than others but essentially they are all made by the same company for different brands. It is cheaply made, but it's better than anything else out there for the price.

Thanks for the review

[s300ae]

any experience with this one?

kms has a sale going on. seems like better quality and its local if any issues arise

3 Ton Low Profile Floor Jack [TBR-T830018 ] - $89.95 : KMS Tools (http://www.kmstools.com/3-ton-low-profile-floor-jack-12258)

[taylor192]

This same exact jack is made in china for a bunch of different brands: PowerFirst, Michelin, HarborFreight, MotoMaster, etc etc.

I just bought a second one for $99 at cdn tire.. I rarely see them go below $150.

There are a few variations depending on when they were built.. some are slightly better than others but essentially they are all made by the same company for different brands. It is cheaply made, but it's better than anything else out there for the price.
x2 I picked one up at CT for $100 when they were 50% off last year. CT will have a 50% off sale a couple times a year, so keep an eye for it.

Its great for my car and I'm lowered 1.5", I can get it under the sides very easily. It didn't work well for my GF's Volvo XC70 cause the ride height is much higher than most cars. I could get a single tire in the air, yet not an entire side/front/rear.

[taylor192]

I bought this bag, the jack and 2 jack stands fit perfectly inside it! Super sturdy and easy to carry around with some pockets for other tools.

Amazon.com: Ridgid Large Heavy Duty Big-mouth Tool Bag 22" X 12" X 11": Home Improvement@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Si-v-yj1L.@@AMEPARAM@@41Si-v-yj1L

[taylor192]

any experience with this one?

kms has a sale going on. seems like better quality and its local if any issues arise

3 Ton Low Profile Floor Jack [TBR-T830018 ] - $89.95 : KMS Tools (http://www.kmstools.com/3-ton-low-profile-floor-jack-12258)

Don't fool yourself on quality, they are all made in China and just rebranded. Google various jacks and reviews and you'll find they all fail eventually, usually a leak.

[124Y]

This same exact jack is made in china for a bunch of different brands: PowerFirst, Michelin, HarborFreight, MotoMaster, etc etc.

I've been using mine for nearly 10 years CONSTANTLY (like raising and lowering my car many times a month to swap tires for autocross, DE, repairs, etc) and it definitely has a set lifespan before parts start failing.. most common failure are the pins that connect the U-joint to the jack handle, but also the hex-head bolts come loose and the frame gets crooked.. you have to treat it with care and look after it, and it will last you a long time. Some of them start to leak at the shock, which can lead to a failure.. but mine hasn't done that yet and I've used it more than anyone else I know.

I just bought a second one for $99 at cdn tire.. I rarely see them go below $150.

There are a few variations depending on when they were built.. some are slightly better than others but essentially they are all made by the same company for different brands. It is cheaply made, but it's better than anything else out there for the price.

I bought one from Canadian Tire for $99 as well. After 1 year of regular usage, the U-joint broke. The pin was fine, but the U-joint itself broke, so the pin wouldn't stay in the joint. On a side note, does anyone know where to get these parts replaced?

[s300ae]

Don't fool yourself on quality, they are all made in China and just rebranded. Google various jacks and reviews and you'll find they all fail eventually, usually a leak.

Yea I realize they all fail. That's why I don't want to pay $200+ on jack that will leak.

I even googlde snap on jacks for 300+: all made in china.
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[jackal]

Yea I realize they all fail. That's why I don't want to pay $200+ on jack that will leak.

I even googlde snap on jacks for 300+: all made in china.
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but don't fool yourself that there isn't such thing as a quality jack made in china.

i bought a michelin all aluminum low profile jack ~6 years ago. it's what i would call my workhorse jack. its i high end piece that isn't made anymore to my knowledge but it's made in china. one pump to seat ftw.

if i could find another one i would buy one in a heart beat. they used to sell at canadian tire for 300. now the michelin stuff they sell is just run of the mill stuff.


http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/6178/0090021450cc3443dbk9.jpg

[s300ae]

So I ended up getting this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v366/vancityjoker/7e006b41.jpg

$89 on sale at KMS. this thing is solid. It looks like it can take a beating. It's low pro and racing style. Only con is it weighs 38kg.
Also got two jack stands for $15.
Lowered my car with it and so far really impressed.
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[godwin]

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/1149/screenshot20110806at124.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/834/screenshot20110806at124.png/)

[death_blossom]

^
whoa, even cheaper! but that pic is rather small. will they be able to scan that?

[Gh0stRider]

^
whoa, even cheaper! but that pic is rather small. will they be able to scan that?

goto chapters, find the magazine...rip out the coupon :troll:

[s300ae]

Lol ^^

[godwin]

There is also a 20% off coupon too. Not sure if you can stack coupons though.

[death_blossom]

I ripped out a page for the $60 coupon from the back of an Import Tuner. this was in the waiting area of a car wash place I went to.

I will be heading to Harbor Freight tools this Friday. I'll let you guys know how it goes? haha

[TypeRNammer]

I ripped out a page for the $60 coupon from the back of an Import Tuner. this was in the waiting area of a car wash place I went to.

I will be heading to Harbor Freight tools this Friday. I'll let you guys know how it goes? haha

Sounds good cause I'm planning to head to Seattle next weekend and there's a Harbour Freights store in Bellevue.

[S1 S2]

Sounds good cause I'm planning to head to Seattle next weekend and there's a Harbour Freights store in Bellevue.

Get me one too ;)
I'll pay u back
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[duy-]

So I ended up getting this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v366/vancityjoker/7e006b41.jpg

$89 on sale at KMS. this thing is solid. It looks like it can take a beating. It's low pro and racing style. Only con is it weighs 38kg.
Also got two jack stands for $15.
Lowered my car with it and so far really impressed.
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looks like a good jack, cant really read the printing but its a 3ton jack? i got the blue princess auto jack a little while back and its not as low as i need it to be, most the time i still have to drive up on a couple of 2x4 planks. i also dont like that the jack gets stuck sometimes and wont go all the way down, sometimes i have to press on the car to push it down that extra mm so it doesnt scratch my car.... also doesnt hold very long (20 minutes) before the hydraulics give out and fails (my bigger jacks do that too after a year without servicing but are fine after, this one does it right out of the box)


BUT.... its light and nice for quick jobs to get the car up in the air and put it on jackstands. nice to move around and you can carry it with 1 hand, if a need to help a friend with a flat on the road somewhere thats my go to jack

ps. im talking about the blue princess auto jack in case the picture in the quote confuses anyone

[Domani]

on the topic of jacks, would someone please recommend me a jack for mid-size suvs' ie pilot, x5 etc.

[SumAznGuy]

The one S300ae bought from KMS tools is really good. It is rated for 3 tons which is more than enough for mid-sized suv's.

[TypeRNammer]

Any comments on the jack stands in the car and driver magazine? It's 12.99 for the pair.

And a torque wrench for 9.99 :troll:
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[TypeRNammer]

There is also a 20% off coupon too. Not sure if you can stack coupons though.

You cannot stack the coupons, when I bought the jacks at the Bellevue location, they were already discounted.

Took the last 3 :troll:

Probably has plenty of stock in the back room.

[death_blossom]

as TypeRNammer said, this past weekend Harbor Freight had a sale and those aluminum jacks were already selling for $59.99

picked mine up!

[vitaminG]

bumping this thread

any suggestions for a low profile jack locally?

[lowda9]

I got this 1 from costco in the states for $100. arcan xl35r http://derekjhartman.com/arcan.jpg

its a beast but its heavy as f*ck. Low profile at 2.5".

[spoon.ek9]

I got this 1 from costco in the states for $100. arcan xl35r http://derekjhartman.com/arcan.jpg

its a beast but its heavy as f*ck. Low profile at 2.5".

$100 is pretty cheap.. i'm in the market for a new one myself. Do you happen to know the maximum height it will lift?

edit: i found this on their website for $125 -> http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10347524&whse=BCCA&Ne=4000000&eCat=BCCA|20483|20744|22698&N=4010392&Mo=6&pos=4&No=4&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=22698&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&ec=BCCA-EC18385-Cat20744&topnav=

[falcon]

I just picked up one of those Harbour Frieght ones the other day while in Bellingham. Works great so far and build quality is nice. On sale for $89 right now.

[lowda9]

$100 is pretty cheap.. i'm in the market for a new one myself. Do you happen to know the maximum height it will lift?

edit: i found this on their website for $125 -> Costco - Torin® 2.5 Ton Aluminium Racing Jack (http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10347524&whse=BCCA&Ne=4000000&eCat=BCCA|20483|20744|22698&N=4010392&Mo=6&pos=4&No=4&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=22698&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&ec=BCCA-EC18385-Cat20744&topnav=)

ya it was a good deal. The 1 in your link is not the same jack though. Its not on the costco website, but you may find it there still. its a great jack, goes very low, and built sturdy, but downside is it weighs almost as much as i do. So heavy in fact its still in seattle at my parents because I havent been able to transport it back here lol.

Amazon.com: Arcan 3 1/2-Ton Jack - Red Professional Low Profile Garage Floor Jack XL35R: Automotive@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41WjcdEUIPL.@@AMEPARAM@@41WjcdEUIPL

[1exotic]

I just picked up one of those Harbour Frieght ones the other day while in Bellingham. Works great so far and build quality is nice. On sale for $89 right now.

How low do those sit?

I wanna pick one up

[jackal]

$100 is pretty cheap.. i'm in the market for a new one myself. Do you happen to know the maximum height it will lift?

edit: i found this on their website for $125 -> Costco - Torin® 2.5 Ton Aluminium Racing Jack (http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10347524&whse=BCCA&Ne=4000000&eCat=BCCA|20483|20744|22698&N=4010392&Mo=6&pos=4&No=4&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=22698&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&ec=BCCA-EC18385-Cat20744&topnav=)

i bought a torin one locally. stay away from them they are crap. the only nice thing about them is they have an aluminum body to make them a little lighter but the general quality is crap. i'm looking for a better replacement so i can return it back to costco.

[spoon.ek9]

i bought a torin one locally. stay away from them they are crap. the only nice thing about them is they have an aluminum body to make them a little lighter but the general quality is crap. i'm looking for a better replacement so i can return it back to costco.

thanks for the heads up! i was also looking at Princess Auto but they have nothing on sale at the moment :okay:

[SumAznGuy]

Not sure how much they are now, but Walmart had some 1 1/2 ton low profile racing jacks on sale for around $60 IIRC a few months ago.
They are very similar to the ones at Harbour freight but in black.
The 2 1/2 ton one was $89 I think.

I don't see it on their canadian website but they do have some listed on their US site.

[falcon]

2 1/2 is overkill for any cars anyone here drives.

[spoon.ek9]

i'm more concerned about looking for a light weight jack that lifts 19-21 inches off the ground :)

[jackal]

i'm more concerned about looking for a light weight jack that lifts 19-21 inches off the ground :)

are you taking it to the track (would you want aluminum) or is it just for home use (steel is fine)?

[spoon.ek9]

are you taking it to the track (would you want aluminum) or is it just for home use (steel is fine)?

just looking for something that's easy to move around for use at home. i currently have a free one from a friend that's heavy as hell and leaking fluid.

[falcon]

then order the harbour freight one and have them ship it to blaine/pt. roberts if you don't want to drive to bellingham. It lifts very high at least 18" and lowest setting is 3.5'' so it will fit under most lowered cars.

[s300ae]

just looking for something that's easy to move around for use at home. i currently have a free one from a friend that's heavy as hell and leaking fluid.

something light? dont get the same one as me from KMS.
its a solid jack, but its a pain to carry up and down stairs and thats what i have to do because i live on a hill. great awkward workout though

[godwin]

Just by looking at the weight load.. yes; but heavier rated jacks usually come with nicer features like dual pistons and release valve that are in the handles... not to mention they are usually wider and more stable.

2 1/2 is overkill for any cars anyone here drives.

[godwin]

Can you be more vague? KMS sells more than 1 type of jacks!

something light? dont get the same one as me from KMS.
its a solid jack, but its a pain to carry up and down stairs and thats what i have to do because i live on a hill. great awkward workout though

[belaud]

2 1/2 is overkill for any cars anyone here drives.

My cars 1.6 tons :fullofwin:

2.5 when its fully loaded :pokerface:

[falcon]

Yeah, but you're never lifting the whole thing. You have to look at it from 1/4 or 1/2 of your weight at most.

As for the Harbour Frieght jack, it has dual pistons and a built in release on the handle. Very light and sturdy. I lock tightend all the bolts on it as that's what usually breaks.

[jackal]

just looking for something that's easy to move around for use at home. i currently have a free one from a friend that's heavy as hell and leaking fluid.

for you i would say make a trip to bellingham and stop at harbor freight. they have iirc 5 aluminum jacks ranging in size. you can play with them and pick the one that suits you best. for the price you can't beat it. quality is sometimes an issue but for the price you could just buy another IF it ever fails.

[falcon]

Yeah I guess I forgot to mention that. They have ones ranging from 1.5 tons to 3 tons and the prices go from $90-$160.

[artmotion]

i bought a torin one locally. stay away from them they are crap. the only nice thing about them is they have an aluminum body to make them a little lighter but the general quality is crap. i'm looking for a better replacement so i can return it back to costco.

Agreed. I picked one up and it's definitely not the greatest. Better than what I had before this but I'm in the same boat as you.

[spoon.ek9]

i guess i'll wait for a friend of mine to make a trip to the US. thanks for all the info guys :)

[vitaminG]

I just picked up one of those Harbour Frieght ones the other day while in Bellingham. Works great so far and build quality is nice. On sale for $89 right now.

thanks for the tip bro, pretty sweet jack so far

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/60451319/20120515_185554.jpg

[TypeRNammer]

Those jacks go for 59 dollars with a coupon...

[falcon]

Yeah, and? They go for $69 right now on sale. At the end of the day it's $10-$20 and when you need a jack you need a jack. Can't sit around all your life waiting for things to go on sale or a coupon to come out. Easily worth the $89 I spent on it, if I could have gotten it cheaper, great. But no biggie.

For the record, it's on sale this weekend for $69 right now according to my flyer.

[TypeRNammer]

Yeah, and? They go for $69 right now on sale. At the end of the day it's $10-$20 and when you need a jack you need a jack. Can't sit around all your life waiting for things to go on sale or a coupon to come out. Easily worth the $89 I spent on it, if I could have gotten it cheaper, great. But no biggie.

For the record, it's on sale this weekend for $69 right now according to my flyer.

If my memory is correct, if you ever check in the back of a car magazine such as car and driver, they will always have the coupon for that @ the price of 59 dollars

One of the RS members mentioned about it in a different thread.

My last trip I end up picking up 3 jacks.

[Little Tea]

Can anyone tell me if the lifting base of this Harbour Freight Jack is at least 3" wide?
I have one of these jack adapters but my current jack is too small for it.
I'm pretty sure I'd buy one if everything fits.
Thanks in advance

http://www.flyinmiata.com/Store/images/35-70000a.jpg

[shenmecar]

I bought a low pro jack at crappy tire, works very well for my car and other sedans, but at full lifted height, it cant even lift the wheels of my dads suv more than an inch. any recommendations for a jack that lifts higher?

[godwin]

The best way is to take the adaptor to Harbor freight and try.

In the pic, the lip around the lift pad looks really shallow.. I would be wary using the adaptor with it.. it will hold, but the problem is always with sudden shift of weight which makes everything go to hell.

Can anyone tell me if the lifting base of this Harbour Freight Jack is at least 3" wide?
I have one of these jack adapters but my current jack is too small for it.
I'm pretty sure I'd buy one if everything fits.
Thanks in advance

http://www.flyinmiata.com/Store/images/35-70000a.jpg

[godwin]

For my X5s I use an old school Michelin 2.5ton iron one from Crappy tire.. even with 18-19" rims I can get at least 4-5" off. With these things so cheap these days, it doesn't hurt to have a few around.

I bought a low pro jack at crappy tire, works very well for my car and other sedans, but at full lifted height, it cant even lift the wheels of my dads suv more than an inch. any recommendations for a jack that lifts higher?

[Little Tea]

The best way is to take the adaptor to Harbor freight and try.

In the pic, the lip around the lift pad looks really shallow.. I would be wary using the adaptor with it.. it will hold, but the problem is always with sudden shift of weight which makes everything go to hell.

Thanks for chiming in, appreciate it.
I was hoping I could order and pick up at Pt. Roberts, but you are right, only one sure way to find out.

With respect to the concern with sudden shift of weight, I hear ya.

For what it's worth, the jack adapter is made and sold by Flyin' Miata, in my opinion one of the best Miata shops in North America, they race what they sell and it's designed to save time as the car can be jacked up right in the middle, allowing access to both tires at once. When the jack is underload the friction force should be enough to hold the adapter in its place. Countless people have used it on autoX and track days all over North America and to the best of my knowledge, what you describe hasn't happened yet, tho it remains a possibility. I thank you for sharing your concern with me, but I really wish to put it to good use since I received it as a gift from my buddy, and my crappy tire jack has a lifting base far too small for it.

For anyone that's interested,
Flyin' Miata : Miscellaneous : Tools : FM jack adapter (http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?deptid=5681&parentid=0&stocknumber=35-70000)

[vitaminG]

the base of the harbor freight jack.

It was 89.99 it was on the cover of the harbor freight flyer i got on monday, so i dont think its currently on sale for less. In any case id rather have gotten it while i was already in bellingham than waste my time trying to save another $20.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/60451319/20120516_221825.jpg

[IMASA]

I bought a low pro jack at crappy tire, works very well for my car and other sedans, but at full lifted height, it cant even lift the wheels of my dads suv more than an inch. any recommendations for a jack that lifts higher?

Michelin 3.5-Ton Garage Jack | Canadian Tire (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoTools/LiftingEquipment/PRD~0091054P/Michelin+3.5-Ton+Garage+Jack.jsp?locale=en)

I use the 3.5 ton michelin jack, usually on sale for like $99. 22" of lift, works fine on my CRV.

[godwin]

It has nothing to do with the adaptor.. but the base and height of the rim of the seat. Since most of the pressure will be on the rim of cast aluminium saddle of the jack.. which I think is too low to start, where there is shift in weight, you will have the adaptor breaking through the lip (or moving over the lip) potentially causing a catastrophic failure of the assembly with you under it.

If you want use an adaptor, I suggest getting a iron jack. Something like this (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoTools/LiftingEquipment/PRD~0091054P/Michelin+3.5-Ton+Garage+Jack.jsp?locale=en). You will remove the rubber pad to fit in your adaptor.

In your picture I would turn the seat / adaptor combination towards the right by about 45.. so that the bar will rest on the lowest part of the seat just in case.

[QUOTE=Little Tea;7920654

For what it's worth, the jack adapter is made and sold by Flyin' Miata, in my opinion one of the best Miata shops in North America, they race what they sell and it's designed to save time as the car can be jacked up right in the middle, allowing access to both tires at once. When the jack is underload the friction force should be enough to hold the adapter in its place. Countless people have used it on autoX and track days all over North America and to the best of my knowledge, what you describe hasn't happened yet, tho it remains a possibility. I thank you for sharing your concern with me, but I really wish to put it to good use since I received it as a gift from my buddy, and my crappy tire jack has a lifting base far too small for it.
[/QUOTE]

[spoon.ek9]

looks like this 3 ton jack is on sale at cambodian tire:

MotoMaster 3-Ton Aluminum and Steel Garage Jack | Canadian Tire (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoTools/LiftingEquipment/PRDOVR~0091036P/MotoMaster+3-Ton+Aluminum+and+Steel+Garage+Jack.jsp?locale=en#p roduct_aa)

weighs 63lbs and lifts max 18 1/4" high

[Little Tea]

VitaminG and Godwin,

Thanks a lot for sharing the info, you guys are awesome.

Godwin, I understand your concern, that's why I always work on level floor and never dive under without jack stands, you can't fully trust that adapter just like I can't fully trust hydraulics. My skills are very much limited but I do take safety very seriously.

Spoon.EK9
Thanks for sharing the deal, I suspect the motomaster and HFT jack might have been made in the same factory in China, lol. A $40 difference in price is "fair" considering we are buying local in Canada. I might just pick that up instead of taking half a day and 20 bucks in gas driving to Bellingham.

Thanks again guys

edited: Spoon, I love your car!

[spoon.ek9]

Yeah, I'm considering buying it too lol and thanks for the compliments on my car :D

[Little Tea]

Swung by CDN Tire this afternoon to pick up other items, checked out the jack.
It was everything I had wanted, but at more than 60lbs I had trouble moving it as freely as I would have liked. Then went to Lordco to check out their HFT equivalent jack, aluminum body is light! Sadly it's around 200 bucks locally.

I don't really need a jack right now, right now. I just finished all the tire changes this season. I will make an effort to either buy and ship to Pt. Roberts or work that into one of my USA day trips when the chance comes.

Your car reminds me of my love with Hondas back in HS, it was a simpler time for me and a simpler time for Honda. As a teenager I dreamed countless times of owning a B18 EK, later a K20 EK. Kudos to you for living my HS dream.

[shenmecar]

Michelin 3.5-Ton Garage Jack | Canadian Tire (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoTools/LiftingEquipment/PRD~0091054P/Michelin+3.5-Ton+Garage+Jack.jsp?locale=en)

I use the 3.5 ton michelin jack, usually on sale for like $99. 22" of lift, works fine on my CRV.

wow, max 22" lift. I think thats more than enough for any car. Gotta wait until its on sale for $99 then.

[spoon.ek9]

Swung by CDN Tire this afternoon to pick up other items, checked out the jack.
It was everything I had wanted, but at more than 60lbs I had trouble moving it as freely as I would have liked. Then went to Lordco to check out their HFT equivalent jack, aluminum body is light! Sadly it's around 200 bucks locally.

I don't really need a jack right now, right now. I just finished all the tire changes this season. I will make an effort to either buy and ship to Pt. Roberts or work that into one of my USA day trips when the chance comes.

Your car reminds me of my love with Hondas back in HS, it was a simpler time for me and a simpler time for Honda. As a teenager I dreamed countless times of owning a B18 EK, later a K20 EK. Kudos to you for living my HS dream.

dude that's awesome! having this EK is my highschool dream come true :awesom:

anyways, back to jacks.. the crappy tire website is either wrong or the sale on that item has ended..

[dton13]

Swung by CDN Tire this afternoon to pick up other items, checked out the jack.
It was everything I had wanted, but at more than 60lbs I had trouble moving it as freely as I would have liked. Then went to Lordco to check out their HFT equivalent jack, aluminum body is light! Sadly it's around 200 bucks locally.

I don't really need a jack right now, right now. I just finished all the tire changes this season. I will make an effort to either buy and ship to Pt. Roberts or work that into one of my USA day trips when the chance comes.

Your car reminds me of my love with Hondas back in HS, it was a simpler time for me and a simpler time for Honda. As a teenager I dreamed countless times of owning a B18 EK, later a K20 EK. Kudos to you for living my HS dream.

Harbour Freight isn't THAT far away, i'd just take the extra drive down to get it (20-30mins each way). I work close to the border but the way I see it, every time I go down I can save $20 in gas, so essentially you're not paying anything in gas to go down. If you go at the right times its a ~5-10 min wait each way non-nexus.

[93dx]

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[spoon.ek9]

I bought this princess auto jack couple months ago when it was on sale, only used it a couple times, still in new condition.
1-1/2 Ton Aluminum Floor Jack | Princess Auto (http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8074668/)

If anyone wants it for $110, PM me.
I still have the original receipt and box for warranty.

PM'd :)

[falcon]

Do none of you not have lowered cars? No motomaster shitty jack I've ever used was ever able to go low enough to get under the pinch welds on any of my lightly lowered cars. From my Skyline to RX7 and now my Miata. And I am in no way "slammed."

It's not the max lift height that really matters its the lowest that it can go that matters.

[duy-]

yeah having a nice low pro one makes a difference. i usually drive up on a piece of 2 x 4, use a low pro to jack up one side of the car, and max height usually is an issue so after that i slide my regular 3 ton jack under the cross member it jack it up from there

[fliptuner]

MotoMaster Aluminum and Steel Low-Profile Racing Jack | Canadian Tire (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoTools/LiftingEquipment/PRD~0090021P/MotoMaster+Aluminum+and+Steel+Low-Profile+Racing+Jack.jsp?locale=en)

[accordpoop]

MotoMaster Aluminum and Steel Low-Profile Racing Jack | Canadian Tire (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoTools/LiftingEquipment/PRD~0090021P/MotoMaster+Aluminum+and+Steel+Low-Profile+Racing+Jack.jsp?locale=en)

Just bought 1 today. It's a great deal and just low enought to get under my miata:woot2:

[Little Tea]

MotoMaster Aluminum and Steel Low-Profile Racing Jack | Canadian Tire (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoTools/LiftingEquipment/PRD~0090021P/MotoMaster+Aluminum+and+Steel+Low-Profile+Racing+Jack.jsp?locale=en)

Thanks, will thank the post when I get home. I might have taken the last one at ironwood

[fliptuner]

sexellent

Sure, not as cheap as the ones in the States but, local and 1 year warranty. It' looks like they're all pretty much the same anyways.

Hope they work out for you guys.

[falcon]

yeah having a nice low pro one makes a difference. i usually drive up on a piece of 2 x 4, use a low pro to jack up one side of the car, and max height usually is an issue so after that i slide my regular 3 ton jack under the cross member it jack it up from there

Yeah, I used to do the same. But once you get a real jack that fits you'll never go back. With how often I would change wheels for track days and AutoX, the wood block trick is just not going to work anymore.

[JSilver]

How much was the Motomaster 1.5 on sale for?

I have one if anyones interested.

[fliptuner]

This one looks the same and comes w/ stands:

MotoMaster Low Profile Garage Kit | Canadian Tire (http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/FathersDay/CarEnthusiast/AutoTools/PRDOVR~1992783P/MotoMaster+Low+Profile+Garage+Kit.jsp?locale=en)

[Zeph331]

oo 99$ i might be interested in one of those low jacks
or if any1 got 1 for sell cheap

[duy-]

Yeah, I used to do the same. But once you get a real jack that fits you'll never go back. With how often I would change wheels for track days and AutoX, the wood block trick is just not going to work anymore.

what jack do you have and how much? i wouldnt mind being able to do it in 1 shot but on my ae86 the cross member is so far back that i dont believe theres any jack capable of going under there

[spoon.ek9]

there's one here guys:

http://www.revscene.net/forums/669197-fs-motomaster-aluminum-steel-low-profile-racing-jack.html

[shenmecar]

cheap!!!!

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/xTeddieZx/a8d1b66a.jpg

aug 24 to sept 6. doesnt work well with suvs though. i know cuz i have one. really light too.

[604STIG]

I was at the Costco in Bellingham recently (hoarding milk) and saw a 3-1/4 Ton jack for around $100. Don't remember the brand though. But it looked very similar to the one that the OP posted.

[fliptuner]

BUMP

Just a heads up that the 2T Extra Low Profile Floor Jack at PA is on sale for $80

July 30 ONLY

-2 3/4 - 15 1/2
-PN 8486698

[jackal]

that princess auto jack looks like shit.
it's steel. only goes to 16" and 13 pumps to max height. lol might as well use a scissor jack.

at least the cheapo aluminum racing jacks are light and usually like 5-6 pumps to max.

if anyone is looking for a good shop jack i bought this recently and it's been great. only problem is that it's steel so it's never going to be good to take to a track but getting to a cross member on a low car is easy.

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-low-profile-heavy-duty-floor-jack-rapid-pump-68050-8048.html

[jing]

^ Going to pick that jack up too the next time I head south. There's a coupon that brings the price down to $109.99

[jackal]

^ Going to pick that jack up too the next time I head south. There's a coupon that brings the price down to $109.99

i paid 129.99 a few months back. won't hear me complain. it's served me very well so far

[MG1]

I got to the Bellingham Harbor Freight more often than I want to admit. Just sign up for e-mail notifications. It's simple. You find something you like, print coupon. Sometimes they have free shipping deals to contiguous US, but I end up going to the store and combine trip with the usual Costco shopping, gas, casino, etc.

The best jack I've bought was the one they had on sale at Costco years ago. A tourin <sp?>. No problems with it yet. Weighs a fricken ton, though.

[death_blossom]

^ Going to pick that jack up too the next time I head south. There's a coupon that brings the price down to $109.99

got a source for the coupon?

[godwin]

Back of magazines like Car and Driver.. 20% off 1 item.

got a source for the coupon?

[Special K]

Also looking for a good jack. I will head to Portland next week.

My cheapo $25 crappy tire jack collapsed on me last month. Lucky my hand wasn't in there but my side skirt was damaged.
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[jackal]

I got to the Bellingham Harbor Freight more often than I want to admit. Just sign up for e-mail notifications. It's simple. You find something you like, print coupon. Sometimes they have free shipping deals to contiguous US, but I end up going to the store and combine trip with the usual Costco shopping, gas, casino, etc.

The best jack I've bought was the one they had on sale at Costco years ago. A tourin <sp?>. No problems with it yet. Weighs a fricken ton, though.

those are the jacks we were complaining about earlier in the thread. they are crap. the handle release binds when its all the way down and the build quality is terrible.

[MG1]

those are the jacks we were complaining about earlier in the thread. they are crap. the handle release binds when its all the way down and the build quality is terrible.

I guess I got lucky and got a good one then..........