05-02-2023, 08:35 AM | #90 |
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Jack stands are foolproof unless you cheap out. I recommend getting ESCO 3 ton jack stands, not the cheapest but I always hear good things about them.
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Jackpoint jackstands are another great easy alternative where you don’t have to worry about the placement. I have the low profile option and I use a standard bmw universal puck.
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we're all overlooking the best jack system .. the built-in pneumatic system like the M2 racecars from BMW lol. that's my dream solution.
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05-10-2023, 09:08 AM | #97 |
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I used the knock off Esco 3 tonners from Harbor Freight that I bought. Extremely solid and well built. I used the jack pad adapters on all 4 points with the rubber pad still on the jack. It just felt better with the jack pad vs just the rubber pad to me.
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10-01-2023, 08:24 AM | #99 |
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I have this jack. First saw it on Kies Motor Sports. This is low profile and has long reach. It's worth it.
Arcan 2 Ton Extra Long Reach Low Profile Steel Floor Jack A20016 / XL2T, Black https://a.co/d/1cL7UCm |
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10-03-2023, 11:52 PM | #100 |
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I use this from Harbor Freight. Very well built and heavy. Usually comes on sale for like $175 if u wanna wait. Make sure its the low profile AND long reach
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https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...ack-64780.html You only get another 4" with long reach. It's not worth the extra price. |
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You can be creative - my jack is not particularly low profile or long reach, but with stock suspension height works fine in the rear to get to the diff. For the front, I cut a couple lengths of 2x8 with a 45-degree bevel on one end and backed with non-slip drawer liner stapled on. I just drive up on that and it gives enough clearance.
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If it doesn't reach with the handle all the way up, you can slide it over with the handle a bit tilted down, loosened. Rapid pump would make it not an issue pumping the jack up with it not at full range. That being said, I'm nearly 100% positive you can reach the front middle jack point with a regular one. I'll test it quickly later though, but the one I used in the past I'm nearly certain was not a long reach jack either. |
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10-04-2023, 12:20 PM | #109 |
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Usually with the sale coupons, its like $179 vs $159 for the short one. The weight is irrelevant as its a floor jack and its gonna be laying on the floor in a corner. Its 80 lbs vs 100 lbs but moving it on wheels isnt that hard. I agree that worth is subjective but when you state that "You absolutely do NOT need a long reach jack", you are contradicting this statement. Let the person decide what they want. If your short jack doesnt reach the front jack point but you are content with raising each wheel using the side ones, that suits you. I dont feel like doing each wheel separately and the time saving benefits are totally worth it esp if the price isnt too high. So I would recommend it to anyone looking for a new jack. If they find it worth it, then thats fine. If they dont find it worth it, thats fine too....
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10-04-2023, 12:24 PM | #110 |
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I actually have both of them and I prefer the long reach for getting to the center front and rear jacking points. It also has a higher max lift and it has a hand/foot pump which is nice when initially aligning it with the jack point. I think it’s easily worth the small premium especially since it is frequently on sale.
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