Floor Jack - Harbor Freight 1.5 Ton Cheapy ~$58 OR Advance Auto Parts 2.5 Ton ~$79 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

cvp33 · 04-30-2016, 12:15 PM

If you want the Harbor Freight 1.5 TON cheapie they're down to $57.99 this week so good time to pick one up. Free shipping with $75 purchase. They have the 2 ton unit for $129, but I found a better deal at Advance Auto Parts.

1.5 Ton Compact Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with Rapid Pump®

Advance Auto Parts has their 2.5 Ton floor jack on sale for $109.99. Similar in construction to the 2 ton HF unit. The AAP website lists it at ~31lbs., but it's closer to 50lbs. like the HF jack. It fits under my lowered coupe with no issues so this is my new track jack. Here's the way to get this jack for $79.

AutoCraft 2.5T Alum/Steel Jack 941PV/941PV: Advance Auto Parts

1) Make sure you join Advance Auto Parts Speedperks. You get $5 coupon for every $30 spent and $20 for every $100.
2) Link through Befrugal for 10.3% rebate
3) AAP will send you a coupon for $20 off your next $40 purchase. You can double dip with their other coupon codes.

$109.99
- $11.33 Befrugal
-$20.00 Speedperks coupon
$78.66 NET

badass1000 · 04-30-2016, 12:38 PM

I just went in last week to get the harbor freight 1.5 ton jack for $58 with a coupon. Once I got their I was thinking about it.. aprox 4,300 lb car and 3000lb jack. I know the whole car will not be off the ground, but that is the last think I want to be worried about when working on a car. So... I ended up getting the 2.5 ton jack.

http://www.harborfreight.com/25-Ton-...ump-62309.html

It was on sale for $130. my Camaro sits pretty low. the 2.5 has a minimum height of 3 3/8". The auto craft looks good for a really good price. it lists a minimum height of 4".

Iron Lung Jimmy · 04-30-2016, 12:44 PM

I wouldn't buy a 1.5 ton jack... too small.

ZYBORG · 04-30-2016, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iron Lung Jimmy

I wouldn't buy a 1.5 ton jack... too small.

+1

I would look into geting the 3 ton low profile steel jack from HF. Its a great jack for the money.

cvp33 · 04-30-2016, 12:59 PM

I have a 1.5 ton, but I'm making the switch. This 2.5 Ton (5,000 lbs.) will handle my V easily and it's portable for track use unlike the monster steel unit. At $79 it made my decision easy. It also clears my lowered V coupe which is 1.5" lower than my old ZL1.

thephoenix · 04-30-2016, 01:14 PM

AAA guy here, I change a handful of tires daily. I use a Pittsburg 2 ton jack from Harbor Freight, it's all you need. Camaros have a lot of suspension travel (excellent suspension ) and sit pretty high up so you need a floor jack with a long arm so it extends up high.

I have a Walmart special steel floor jack at home that's plenty hefty enough and was fine for my old (very low) Genesis coupe, but can barely get the wheels off the ground with the camaro. I need a new jack.

Walmart does have cheapo steel jack stands that are ok though. No probs with them.

Aaron0731 · 04-30-2016, 01:23 PM

Sears has a craftsman 2 ton I picked up for $79 and it included 2 jack stands

cvp33 · 04-30-2016, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thephoenix

AAA guy here, I change a handful of tires daily. I use a Pittsburg 2 ton jack from Harbor Freight, it's all you need. Camaros have a lot of suspension travel (excellent suspension ) and sit pretty high up so you need a floor jack with a long arm so it extends up high.

I have a Walmart special steel floor jack at home that's plenty hefty enough and was fine for my old (very low) Genesis coupe, but can barely get the wheels off the ground with the camaro. I need a new jack.

Walmart does have cheapo steel jack stands that are ok though. No probs with them.

Unfortunately is $149 vs. $79 for the aluminum model. Again made my decision easy.

cvp33 · 04-30-2016, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron0731

Sears has a craftsman 2 ton I picked up for $79 and it included 2 jack stands

Correct, for a steel unit. Not very portable. Road racers and drag racers need a manageable track jack. Steel is fine for the garage jack....I have a Good Year unit myself for that.

Neoclasiccl · 04-30-2016, 02:15 PM

Got this one at Walmart for $115 and it works great 3 ton rating

cvp33 · 04-30-2016, 03:05 PM

Only $35 more.....not bad, but not very portable. I believe that model weighs nearly 100lbs. Feel like some are missing the point of a track portable jack. Imagine lifting that beast into the trunk after a full day of road course racing. That wouldn't be my choice for track duty.

RAMTechRob · 04-30-2016, 03:10 PM

Yeah, the 3 ton HF is what I use in the garage. But bringing it to the track would be bad for my back.

ZYBORG · 04-30-2016, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvp33

Only $35 more.....not bad, but not very portable. I believe that model weighs nearly 100lbs. Feel like some are missing the point of a track portable jack. Imagine lifting that beast into the trunk after a full day of road course racing. That wouldn't be my choice for track duty.

Just got to hit the gym a little man... Nothing some bent over rows and dumbell curls cant fix... Lol

Neoclasiccl · 04-30-2016, 03:34 PM

Missed the part about track jack sorry. But honestly I throw it around easily but I'm a big guy thrown it in the trunk many times no biggie. With the long handle and power you can jack up your car easily one handed and fast.

04-30-2016, 12:15 PM	#1
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2024 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 1,405	Floor Jack - Harbor Freight 1.5 Ton Cheapy ~$58 OR Advance Auto Parts 2.5 Ton ~$79 If you want the Harbor Freight 1.5 TON cheapie they're down to $57.99 this week so good time to pick one up. Free shipping with $75 purchase. They have the 2 ton unit for $129, but I found a better deal at Advance Auto Parts. 1.5 Ton Compact Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with Rapid Pump® Advance Auto Parts has their 2.5 Ton floor jack on sale for $109.99. Similar in construction to the 2 ton HF unit. The AAP website lists it at ~31lbs., but it's closer to 50lbs. like the HF jack. It fits under my lowered coupe with no issues so this is my new track jack. Here's the way to get this jack for $79. AutoCraft 2.5T Alum/Steel Jack 941PV/941PV: Advance Auto Parts 1) Make sure you join Advance Auto Parts Speedperks. You get $5 coupon for every $30 spent and $20 for every $100. 2) Link through Befrugal for 10.3% rebate 3) AAP will send you a coupon for $20 off your next $40 purchase. You can double dip with their other coupon codes. $109.99 - $11.33 Befrugal -$20.00 Speedperks coupon $78.66 NET

04-30-2016, 12:38 PM	#2
badass1000 Drives: 2010 SS. YSI and Built 416 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 51	I just went in last week to get the harbor freight 1.5 ton jack for $58 with a coupon. Once I got their I was thinking about it.. aprox 4,300 lb car and 3000lb jack. I know the whole car will not be off the ground, but that is the last think I want to be worried about when working on a car. So... I ended up getting the 2.5 ton jack. http://www.harborfreight.com/25-Ton-...ump-62309.html It was on sale for $130. my Camaro sits pretty low. the 2.5 has a minimum height of 3 3/8". The auto craft looks good for a really good price. it lists a minimum height of 4".

04-30-2016, 12:44 PM	#3
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,577	I wouldn't buy a 1.5 ton jack... too small.

04-30-2016, 12:59 PM	#5
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2024 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 1,405	I have a 1.5 ton, but I'm making the switch. This 2.5 Ton (5,000 lbs.) will handle my V easily and it's portable for track use unlike the monster steel unit. At $79 it made my decision easy. It also clears my lowered V coupe which is 1.5" lower than my old ZL1.

04-30-2016, 01:14 PM	#6
thephoenix Drives: 2010 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 37	AAA guy here, I change a handful of tires daily. I use a Pittsburg 2 ton jack from Harbor Freight, it's all you need. Camaros have a lot of suspension travel (excellent suspension ) and sit pretty high up so you need a floor jack with a long arm so it extends up high. I have a Walmart special steel floor jack at home that's plenty hefty enough and was fine for my old (very low) Genesis coupe, but can barely get the wheels off the ground with the camaro. I need a new jack. Walmart does have cheapo steel jack stands that are ok though. No probs with them.

04-30-2016, 01:23 PM	#7
Aaron0731 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 295	Sears has a craftsman 2 ton I picked up for $79 and it included 2 jack stands

04-30-2016, 02:15 PM	#10
Neoclasiccl Drives: 2012 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 232	Got this one at Walmart for $115 and it works great 3 ton rating

04-30-2016, 03:05 PM	#11
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2024 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 1,405	Only $35 more.....not bad, but not very portable. I believe that model weighs nearly 100lbs. Feel like some are missing the point of a track portable jack. Imagine lifting that beast into the trunk after a full day of road course racing. That wouldn't be my choice for track duty.

04-30-2016, 03:10 PM	#12
RAMTechRob Drives: 2016 Camaro White 1LT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 141	Yeah, the 3 ton HF is what I use in the garage. But bringing it to the track would be bad for my back.

04-30-2016, 03:34 PM	#14
Neoclasiccl Drives: 2012 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 232	Missed the part about track jack sorry. But honestly I throw it around easily but I'm a big guy thrown it in the trunk many times no biggie. With the long handle and power you can jack up your car easily one handed and fast.