[rm56well]

Its time for a new trolley as the car arrives soon. Could someone confirm the height between the ground and ide sills for jack clearance. (M3Comp.)

I'm looking to get a unit that has the lowest acceptable drop with the highest lift, as I need to lift a Jag F pace (Wifes)

Any recommendations welcome.

[moproblems]

I like the harbor freight or Daytona low pro long reach is my go-to.

[iviegatron]

This is what I'm using (link below), it's extra low and has a very long reach. I have lowered my car on MSS springs and still have ample clearance to insert the jack. It was recommended by Kiesmotorsports too.

Arcan 2 Ton Extra Long Reach Low Profile Steel Floor Jack A20016 / XL2T, Color May Vary https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007G83T16...UTF8&psc=1

[Grumpy514]

Originally Posted by moproblems

I like the harbor freight or Daytona low pro long reach is my go-to.

What he said, the Daytonas are the shit...especially the low pro ones.

FACT* Snap-On sells their jack for roughly $600-700..... it's a re-badged Daytona from harbor freight.

[BMWRacer523]

How heavy are those daytona jacks?

[Grumpy514]

Originally Posted by BMWRacer523

How heavy are those daytona jacks?

Not light....shipping weight is 84lbs. 3 Ton jack. Steel.

[BMWRacer523]

Originally Posted by Grumpy514

Not light....shipping weight is 84lbs. 3 Ton jack. Steel.

That would be ok for garage but I am looking to replace my Craftsman aluminum jack that I bought to take to the track 15 years ago.

[Grumpy514]

Originally Posted by BMWRacer523

That would be ok for garage but I am looking to replace my Craftsman aluminum jack that I bought to take to the track 15 years ago.

Oh yeah... this is not advisable for that. I had the craftsman aluminum jack as well, I'd buy another if they still made them? It was a super lightweight quality jack.

Jack pads & jack stands should be an investment as well.

[BMWRacer523]

Originally Posted by Grumpy514

Oh yeah... this is not advisable for that. I had the craftsman aluminum jack as well, I'd buy another if they still made them? It was a super lightweight quality jack.

Jack pads & jack stands should be an investment as well.

Doesn't seem like they make the craftsman aluminum jacks anymore. The Arcan seems like a good alternative:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00132CGEW...erz_origin1-20

[mattssi]

I got this one. It works well and matches the theme of the car. High lift, low profile, extended reach.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben.../029121sch01a/

[stalintc]

Originally Posted by Grumpy514

FACT* Snap-On sells their jack for roughly $600-700..... it's a re-badged Daytona from harbor freight.

They certainly look the same, that's why Snap-on sued them. Do you know if they are made by the same company to the same spec? I would be very discouraged if that is the case!

Snap-On Inc. v. Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc., Case No. 16-C-1265 (E.D. Wis. Jan. 4, 2017)

[Grumpy514]

Originally Posted by stalintc

They certainly look the same, that's why Snap-on sued them. Do you know if they are made by the same company to the same spec? I would be very discouraged if that is the case!

Snap-On Inc. v. Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc., Case No. 16-C-1265 (E.D. Wis. Jan. 4, 2017)

Wow!! I had no idea.

We own both, they feel the same in use. The Snap-on one cost almost 3x more than the Daytona jack.

[stalintc]

Originally Posted by Grumpy514

Wow!! I had no idea.

We own both, they feel the same in use. The Snap-on one cost almost 3x more than the Daytona jack.

I never know when someone online actually knows the truth, so many true industry experts are on forums trying to help, so I try not to discount people's statements! I hope (if only for the money I have spent over the years on Snap-On products!!!) that they are not the same. But, I am old enough to roll my eyes at what has happened to Craftsman... To think I thought they "sold out" when they made a true forged handle bottle opener that matched their ratchets.

Either way, I am looking for a new floor jack and the Daytona is still compelling.

Cheers!

[Grumpy514]

Originally Posted by stalintc

I never know when someone online actually knows the truth, so many true industry experts are on forums trying to help, so I try not to discount people's statements! I hope (if only for the money I have spent over the years on Snap-On products!!!) that they are not the same. But, I am old enough to roll my eyes at what has happened to Craftsman... To think I thought they "sold out" when they made a true forged handle bottle opener that matched their ratchets.

Either way, I am looking for a new floor jack and the Daytona is still compelling.

Cheers!

We have 3-4 jacks in our shop, get the Daytona if weight isn't a major issue. I miss the old aluminum craftsman race jack from the early-mid 2000s...didn't realize they quit making them..figures.