Jack Opinions..
#1
Evolved Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (90)
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Roselle, IL
Posts: 1,917
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Jack Opinions..
Hey guys I need some opinions on these two jacks. I am currently in the market to buy a fairly light LOW PROFILE jack that is sturdy and withstand normal wear and tear. Here are the two contenders, to those who may use either or, please chime in with your experiences.
1.) Harbor Frieght- U.S. GENERAL JACK:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47246
2.) Auto Barn- AFF200T:
http://www.autobarn.net/2-ton-low-rider-floor-jack.html
3.) TireRack- Aluminum Racing Jack:
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=67
4.) GoRacin- Nevada Blackjack Aluminum Racing Jack:
http://www.goracin.com/item.cfm?itemid=42150
SUMMARY:
Price Shipped:
$175- U.S. General Rapid Pump Aluminum.
$190- TireRack Aluminum Racing Jack.
$230- AFF200T.
$250- Nevada Blackjack.
Low Jack Point:
2.75"- AFF200T.
3.5" -U.S. General Rapid Pump Aluminum, TireRack Aluminum Racing Jack, Nevada Blackjack.
High Jack Point:
17.5"- U.S. General Rapid Pump Aluminum & Nevada Blackjack.
19.5"- TireRack Aluminum Racing Jack.
20"- AFF200T.
Weight:
35lbs.- U.S. General Rapid Pump Aluminum.
39lbs.- Nevada Blackjack.
50lbs.- TireRack Aluminum Racing Jack.
99lbs.- AFF200T.
Please help me choose.
1.) Harbor Frieght- U.S. GENERAL JACK:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47246
2.) Auto Barn- AFF200T:
http://www.autobarn.net/2-ton-low-rider-floor-jack.html
3.) TireRack- Aluminum Racing Jack:
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=67
4.) GoRacin- Nevada Blackjack Aluminum Racing Jack:
http://www.goracin.com/item.cfm?itemid=42150
SUMMARY:
Price Shipped:
$175- U.S. General Rapid Pump Aluminum.
$190- TireRack Aluminum Racing Jack.
$230- AFF200T.
$250- Nevada Blackjack.
Low Jack Point:
2.75"- AFF200T.
3.5" -U.S. General Rapid Pump Aluminum, TireRack Aluminum Racing Jack, Nevada Blackjack.
High Jack Point:
17.5"- U.S. General Rapid Pump Aluminum & Nevada Blackjack.
19.5"- TireRack Aluminum Racing Jack.
20"- AFF200T.
Weight:
35lbs.- U.S. General Rapid Pump Aluminum.
39lbs.- Nevada Blackjack.
50lbs.- TireRack Aluminum Racing Jack.
99lbs.- AFF200T.
Please help me choose.
Last edited by inco9nito99; Nov 22, 2008 at 11:22 AM.
#4
Evolved Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (90)
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Roselle, IL
Posts: 1,917
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It's not IF I'm going to use it, it's WHEN I'm going to use 20". Just nice to have the option; are you going to use 500awhp in residential areas? No, but it's nice having it :P.
PS. that TireRack one looks pretty nice! Going to check it out.
PS. that TireRack one looks pretty nice! Going to check it out.
Trending Topics
#9
Evolved Member
iTrader: (24)
I wasn't trying to be sarcastic at all with my statement. I was more pointing out that the key selling features for the much more expensive one are that it sits slightly lower and raises and extra couple inches. I didn't really think it would be worth the extra dough to have the jack go 20" into the air or sit an extra 0.75" lower. I think 3.5" should be plenty low enough!!
So I would think the decision should be between the Harbor Freight and the Tirerack one that you just added. I think the Tirerack one looks nicer than the HF one.
#12
Evolved Member
iTrader: (88)
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Wherever is clever
Posts: 755
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have both the HF low profile alum jacks.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47246
Lifted my lowered Evo on coilovers so many times over the past 3 years. No leaks or any sort of problems. I wouldnt think twice buying HF low profile jacks again. Plus they take back any tools with problems and give you a new one, no questions asked.
#13
I wasn't trying to be sarcastic at all with my statement. I was more pointing out that the key selling features for the much more expensive one are that it sits slightly lower and raises and extra couple inches. I didn't really think it would be worth the extra dough to have the jack go 20" into the air or sit an extra 0.75" lower. I think 3.5" should be plenty low enough!!
So I would think the decision should be between the Harbor Freight and the Tirerack one that you just added. I think the Tirerack one looks nicer than the HF one.
So I would think the decision should be between the Harbor Freight and the Tirerack one that you just added. I think the Tirerack one looks nicer than the HF one.
Also the higher you can jack up the car the better. There were times where I wish I can jack the car up higher because I wasn't able to get enough leverage to remove the bolt.
#15
Evolving Member
iTrader: (14)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: San Antonio, Tx
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The jack should raise the car high enough to set it on stands so that you can drop the tranny out the bottom and slide it out IMO. That's usually about 16-20 inches depending on the tranny.
I got a HF jack which looks like the Tirerack one. 18" max height steel but not that heavy. paid 130ish I think for it.
And as for the low profile aspect of things, I'm gonna say absolutely. I work on Miata's all day longand have to always use two jacks. Even with a low profile jack, we had to remove the wheels off one jack, to lift the side of the car, to get the bigger jack under the front to lift it up. And that is with relatively stock height cars. Some of the cars come into the shop and are so low, we have to have 3 guys lift the body, to get it to clear the smaller wheelless jack.
/brox
I got a HF jack which looks like the Tirerack one. 18" max height steel but not that heavy. paid 130ish I think for it.
And as for the low profile aspect of things, I'm gonna say absolutely. I work on Miata's all day longand have to always use two jacks. Even with a low profile jack, we had to remove the wheels off one jack, to lift the side of the car, to get the bigger jack under the front to lift it up. And that is with relatively stock height cars. Some of the cars come into the shop and are so low, we have to have 3 guys lift the body, to get it to clear the smaller wheelless jack.
/brox