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NY 2SS · 01-14-2012, 10:09 AM

I'm looking for a low profile jack that will reach from the rear bumper to the center section of the differential, and the front bumper to the cross member. I think the AC Hydraulic DK13HLQ 2800lb High-Lift Floor Jack will work. I'm wondering if anyone is using one and what they think of it.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...Hydraulic3.htm
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bthibodeaux · 01-14-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NY 2SS

I'm looking for a low profile jack that will reach from the rear bumper to the center section of the differential, and the front bumper to the cross member. I think the AC Hydraulic DK13HLQ 2800lb High-Lift Floor Jack will work. I'm wondering if anyone is using one and what they think of it.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...Hydraulic3.htm
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This will definitely work, at 940MM (37") length. It is pricey though at over $500. I have the one below from Harbor Freight that is 34.5" and it gets me to the center section just fine. Its lifting point starts at 2.625" versus 3.2" for the one you are looking at. Also it is only $130. It is made in China though. Has been very reliable for me so far.

nyrfan · 01-14-2012, 03:04 PM

I have the 2.5 ton low profile jack from HF, it's on sale now for 79.00. I've used it several times now, it works great. No problem with car clearance and lifts the car quickly.

Lifting range from 2-3/4" to 20"
Extra-wide steel casters for stability
Minimum saddle height: 2-3/4"
Maximum saddle height: 20"
Pumps (under max load) to max height: 5
Overall dimensions: 29" L x 13-1/8" W
Tool weight: 71.7 lbs.

Also picked up 2 set of these with a $14.99 coupon:

NY 2SS · 01-17-2012, 11:14 AM

Thanks for the responses, I haven’t had much luck with Chinese made jacks, I have a couple of cars and do most of the maintenance myself so they get used quit often and as a result they start leaking after about a year. So I was looking to spend a little more and hopefully get a better service life.

POWERFREAK · 01-17-2012, 11:16 AM

not too many jacks not made in China.

this is the only one I've seen...made in spain.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/2-ton+floor+jack.do

SinisterEcho · 01-17-2012, 11:37 AM

I have the BigRed jack that is sold at PepBoys. Its a 3ton lowpro jack with jack stands. I had the camaro up about 15" with no problem. I could have gone higher but with the pavement a little sketchy i was being cautious.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...6598_200326598

I paid about 30 less at pep boys.

Jimbabwe · 01-17-2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyrfan

I have the 2.5 ton low profile jack from HF, it's on sale now for 79.00. I've used it several times now, it works great. No problem with car clearance and lifts the car quickly.

Lifting range from 2-3/4" to 20"
Extra-wide steel casters for stability
Minimum saddle height: 2-3/4"
Maximum saddle height: 20"
Pumps (under max load) to max height: 5
Overall dimensions: 29" L x 13-1/8" W
Tool weight: 71.7 lbs.

I bought this jack a few weeks ago and used it over the weekend. It was a squeeze under the front air dam (my car is stock height). Next time I do it I'll drive the car up on a 2x6 first (that you can use on top of the jack stands). It worked pretty well.

One thing that you might not think about is that in rear, the jack points (the frame points behind the wheels) are higher up. The 15" may not give you enough clearence (without using a bunch of wood. I was worried about squeezing under the 6" in the front that I didn't think about the rear. This jack reached both

jover · 01-17-2012, 01:07 PM

HF is the way to go cheap and a good low profile jack.

Brianskeet · 02-24-2012, 12:30 AM

Granted I have only used it a half a dozen times, but the Tirerack model that I picked up from Rudy is working well for me.

Boost6924 · 02-25-2012, 03:00 PM

Get this: http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performan...80006/10002/-1

Cheap, very durable and light. I use it every day.

01-14-2012, 10:09 AM	#1
NY 2SS Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York Posts: 2	Low Profile Jack I'm looking for a low profile jack that will reach from the rear bumper to the center section of the differential, and the front bumper to the cross member. I think the AC Hydraulic DK13HLQ 2800lb High-Lift Floor Jack will work. I'm wondering if anyone is using one and what they think of it. http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...Hydraulic3.htm .

01-14-2012, 03:04 PM	#3
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	I have the 2.5 ton low profile jack from HF, it's on sale now for 79.00. I've used it several times now, it works great. No problem with car clearance and lifts the car quickly. Lifting range from 2-3/4" to 20" Extra-wide steel casters for stability Minimum saddle height: 2-3/4" Maximum saddle height: 20" Pumps (under max load) to max height: 5 Overall dimensions: 29" L x 13-1/8" W Tool weight: 71.7 lbs. Also picked up 2 set of these with a $14.99 coupon: __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

01-17-2012, 11:16 AM	#5
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	not too many jacks not made in China. this is the only one I've seen...made in spain. http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/2-ton+floor+jack.do __________________ NY5thgen.com

01-17-2012, 11:37 AM	#6
SinisterEcho Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Arvada, Co Posts: 9,872 View My Garage	I have the BigRed jack that is sold at PepBoys. Its a 3ton lowpro jack with jack stands. I had the camaro up about 15" with no problem. I could have gone higher but with the pavement a little sketchy i was being cautious. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...6598_200326598 I paid about 30 less at pep boys. __________________ My Mod Journal <-- Its updated... again!

02-24-2012, 12:30 AM	#9
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	Granted I have only used it a half a dozen times, but the Tirerack model that I picked up from Rudy is working well for me. Attached Images __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

01-17-2012, 11:14 AM	#4
NY 2SS Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York Posts: 2	Thanks for the responses, I haven’t had much luck with Chinese made jacks, I have a couple of cars and do most of the maintenance myself so they get used quit often and as a result they start leaking after about a year. So I was looking to spend a little more and hopefully get a better service life.

01-17-2012, 01:07 PM	#8
jover Drives: Victory Red SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 487	HF is the way to go cheap and a good low profile jack.

02-25-2012, 03:00 PM	#10
Boost6924 Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 417	Get this: http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performan...80006/10002/-1 Cheap, very durable and light. I use it every day. __________________ 438cid IPS Twin Turbo.

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