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S-eatin-grin · 11-14-2011, 12:33 PM

It's that season and jack stands and a floor jack are on my Christmas wishlist. I've been scouring the websites and reading reviews but it seems every jack has at least a few people that say it's a piece of s@#!. So...to all my fellow Camaro 5 members out there that have had their's up on stands. What products do you recommend??
P.S. My car is lowered...do I need a low profile floor jack? I probably have 6" clearance

Thanks in advance...

Beezy'SS · 11-14-2011, 12:54 PM

Bump, I'd like to know as well

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Flashpoint135 · 11-14-2011, 01:05 PM

Harbor Freight has some really good prices on Jacks with various sizes, reaches, and profile heights. I bought this one:

http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...ack-68048.html

Wantconvertible · 11-14-2011, 01:09 PM

I got my from harber freight ,Look in the ad section of most car mags an your see a discount coupon on jacks from HF

gelboy1015 · 11-14-2011, 01:15 PM

I have the Arcan XL35 jack. Low profile with a pretty high lift height. I use it on my lowered supra with no problems. And I also use it on our truck for oil changes.

vroomapunk · 11-14-2011, 01:55 PM

Walmart, lowes, craftsman, harbor frieght.

Pretty simple piece of machinery ,cant really go wrong if you are buying a new one, as long as it can fit under your car and has the correct weight capacity.

And even if it doesnt fit under the car, drive up onto a 2x4

S-eatin-grin · 11-14-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vroomapunk

Walmart, lowes, craftsman, harbor frieght.

Pretty simple piece of machinery ,cant really go wrong if you are buying a new one, as long as it can fit under your car and has the correct weight capacity.

And even if it doesnt fit under the car, drive up onto a 2x4

The whole low profile thing I'm thinking is probably a waste...like you said, it's pretty easy to improvise for that.

I did find the Arcan XL 35 for a good price at Northern Tool but they want $65 to ship

1BADLS3 · 11-14-2011, 02:39 PM

So two separate questions:

1. What's the best jack in terms of price and quality; and

2. Which of those actually fit under a stock SS/RS without any improvisation? Any?

S-eatin-grin · 11-14-2011, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashpoint135

Harbor Freight has some really good prices on Jacks with various sizes, reaches, and profile heights. I bought this one:

http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...ack-68048.html

Just looked at this one...it was one of the best consumer reviewed jacks ant it will ship for $11...that's still under $100

Thanks

hightower · 11-14-2011, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashpoint135

Harbor Freight has some really good prices on Jacks with various sizes, reaches, and profile heights. I bought this one:

http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...ack-68048.html

I've got pretty much the same jack. Enough to deal with my old truck (2005 avalanche) and anything else we've needed it for. I'd say it's a good choice.

Anything from Harbor Freight seems to be a solid choice in my experience. When I started my restoration on my '68 mustang my father got many of the tools from there like jacks, engine stand, cherrypicker/engine hoist, etc. Treated us well.

Blitz · 11-14-2011, 07:42 PM

I got a Kobalt jack for i want to say was around $40 and the set of stands from Lowe's were about $25/pair, work great.

Ray@RDS · 11-14-2011, 07:53 PM

Snap-on all the way! Best ever!

Iroczlover · 11-14-2011, 07:58 PM

We have a low profile aluminam jack dont know who made it or what but I think we got it at harbor freight its blue & lights up

zombi · 11-15-2011, 06:04 AM

I have the one from harbor freight and have used it on several occasions. It's a great product for the price. Also got my stands there.

11-14-2011, 12:33 PM	#1
S-eatin-grin Drives: 2013 2SS/RS AGM Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WV Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	best floor jack and stands for the money It's that season and jack stands and a floor jack are on my Christmas wishlist. I've been scouring the websites and reading reviews but it seems every jack has at least a few people that say it's a piece of s@#!. So...to all my fellow Camaro 5 members out there that have had their's up on stands. What products do you recommend?? P.S. My car is lowered...do I need a low profile floor jack? I probably have 6" clearance Thanks in advance...

11-14-2011, 01:55 PM	#6
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Walmart, lowes, craftsman, harbor frieght. Pretty simple piece of machinery ,cant really go wrong if you are buying a new one, as long as it can fit under your car and has the correct weight capacity. And even if it doesnt fit under the car, drive up onto a 2x4 __________________

11-14-2011, 07:42 PM	#11
Blitz Drives: 2012 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 739	I got a Kobalt jack for i want to say was around $40 and the set of stands from Lowe's were about $25/pair, work great. __________________

11-14-2011, 07:58 PM	#13
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,919	We have a low profile aluminam jack dont know who made it or what but I think we got it at harbor freight its blue & lights up __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

11-15-2011, 06:04 AM	#14
zombi Drives: 2011 Black 6 Speed Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Savannah, Ga. Posts: 251 View My Garage	I have the one from harbor freight and have used it on several occasions. It's a great product for the price. Also got my stands there. __________________ :fighting0040:Injen CAI, MRT V.2, Doug Thorley Headers, Hurst SS, RX Catch Can with Breather, Heritage Grill, Matte black vinyl hood and trunk, Custom interior, Iggee seat covers

11-14-2011, 12:54 PM	#2
Beezy'SS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 43	Bump, I'd like to know as well Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk

11-14-2011, 01:05 PM	#3
Flashpoint135 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newark, NY Posts: 1,283	Harbor Freight has some really good prices on Jacks with various sizes, reaches, and profile heights. I bought this one: http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...ack-68048.html

11-14-2011, 01:09 PM	#4
Wantconvertible Drives: 2011 SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PHILA PA Posts: 1,615	I got my from harber freight ,Look in the ad section of most car mags an your see a discount coupon on jacks from HF

11-14-2011, 01:15 PM	#5
gelboy1015 Drives: '10 2SS/RS, MKIII Supras Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston/Tulsa Posts: 1,009	I have the Arcan XL35 jack. Low profile with a pretty high lift height. I use it on my lowered supra with no problems. And I also use it on our truck for oil changes.

11-14-2011, 02:39 PM	#8
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	So two separate questions: 1. What's the best jack in terms of price and quality; and 2. Which of those actually fit under a stock SS/RS without any improvisation? Any?

11-14-2011, 07:53 PM	#12
Ray@RDS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mn Posts: 481	Snap-on all the way! Best ever!

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