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Aubrey64 · 06-26-2013, 04:49 PM

I went to install my apex race scoop and washer relocation kit today, only to figure out that my floor jack no longer fits underneath my Camaro since I lowered it back in march

So it is time to get a new one. What type of floor jack do you guys recommend? Also, I know that this may be a stupid question, but are jack stands really that necessary? I know that it is important to have them when you actually go underneath the car, but what about if you are just taking off the tire, or using it to take off the front fascia, small jobs likes that? Thanks guys for the help!

Jim Burke · 06-27-2013, 07:31 AM

Just drive up on one or two blocks of 2x6, that should give you the clearance to slide the jack under the front end.

As far as the jackstands go, if you use them to protect your head in case the jack fails, wouldn't you want to take the 2 min and put them there to protect your car.

VRYALT3R3D · 06-27-2013, 08:37 AM

http://www.jackxchange.com/products/HW93642.cfm

Only made in USA jack on the market

blazzin1 · 06-27-2013, 08:55 AM

I know it's probably not "the best" quality, but I just bought this jack from Harbor Freight. It's extremely low profile, and long to reach way up under the car. I think it's great!!!

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...uty-68050.html

amanc96 · 06-27-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

I know it's probably not "the best" quality, but I just bought this jack from Harbor Freight. It's extremely low profile, and long to reach way up under the car. I think it's great!!!

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...uty-68050.html

I picked this one up as well. Love how it works with my car thats lowered and has GM Ground Effects installed.

fargomike · 06-27-2013, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazzin1

I know it's probably not "the best" quality, but I just bought this jack from Harbor Freight. It's extremely low profile, and long to reach way up under the car. I think it's great!!!

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...uty-68050.html

Blazzin1 used this when we did the coilovers on mine . My car had the Pfadt springs and the SLP lip on and it worked just great .

r1coder · 06-27-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

I know it's probably not "the best" quality, but I just bought this jack from Harbor Freight. It's extremely low profile, and long to reach way up under the car. I think it's great!!!

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...uty-68050.html

I have the same one as well. I agree, it's very low profile and has about 3-4 inch deeper reach than many others.

Aubrey64 · 06-27-2013, 05:38 PM

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely look into it!

TLSTWIN · 06-27-2013, 06:37 PM

me too

RJT-SS · 06-27-2013, 07:12 PM

Same jack I have. Works great! Yes, get jack stands. Never rely on a jack only if you are under a car.

Mr_Draco · 06-28-2013, 04:53 AM

This is the one I have and I love it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...1&s=automotive

It is the only jack I've found that has a 100% lifetime warranty. If 15-20 years down the road and the seals go bad or something breaks, they will fix it. Every other big name company I've found only offers 5 years or less. The one from Harbor Freight everyone else is talking about only has a 90 day warranty.

Synner · 06-28-2013, 01:17 PM

If you have a northern tool close I got this for cheap and its a high lift, low profile. Very impressed with it for the money.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5429_200345429

Minge · 07-02-2013, 05:18 PM

Yep the one from harbor freight works great lowering springs and slp splitter and slides right under no problem.

DrkPhx · 07-02-2013, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

If you have a northern tool close I got this for cheap and its a high lift, low profile. Very impressed with it for the money.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5429_200345429

That's the one I use and it works perfect for lowered vehicles and has a long reach. Very heavy; but great quality.

06-26-2013, 04:49 PM	#1
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,685	Best floor jack? I went to install my apex race scoop and washer relocation kit today, only to figure out that my floor jack no longer fits underneath my Camaro since I lowered it back in march So it is time to get a new one. What type of floor jack do you guys recommend? Also, I know that this may be a stupid question, but are jack stands really that necessary? I know that it is important to have them when you actually go underneath the car, but what about if you are just taking off the tire, or using it to take off the front fascia, small jobs likes that? Thanks guys for the help! __________________

06-27-2013, 07:31 AM	#2
Jim Burke Drives: 45th 2SS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 136	Just drive up on one or two blocks of 2x6, that should give you the clearance to slide the jack under the front end. As far as the jackstands go, if you use them to protect your head in case the jack fails, wouldn't you want to take the 2 min and put them there to protect your car. __________________ Jim __________________________________________________ "Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports… all the others are games." – Ernest Hemingway "If you’re in control, you’re not going fast enough." – Parnelli Jones

06-27-2013, 08:55 AM	#4
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	I know it's probably not "the best" quality, but I just bought this jack from Harbor Freight. It's extremely low profile, and long to reach way up under the car. I think it's great!!! http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...uty-68050.html Attached Images

06-27-2013, 05:38 PM	#8
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,685	Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely look into it! __________________

06-27-2013, 06:37 PM	#9
TLSTWIN Romans10:9-13 Drives: /\yes, this is me/\ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vermilion, Ohio Posts: 4,435	me too __________________

06-27-2013, 08:37 AM	#3
VRYALT3R3D Drives: 2015 GT, 1LE next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North America Posts: 194	http://www.jackxchange.com/products/HW93642.cfm Only made in USA jack on the market

06-27-2013, 07:12 PM	#10
RJT-SS Drives: '11 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Orleans Posts: 504	Same jack I have. Works great! Yes, get jack stands. Never rely on a jack only if you are under a car. __________________ Performance Mods: Kooks 1-7/8 LTs; Calico coated w/HFCs, Solo Mach XL catback w/J-pipes, VMax TB, C.A.I. Intake, JRE Tune, RX Catch-Can

06-28-2013, 04:53 AM	#11
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	This is the one I have and I love it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...1&s=automotive It is the only jack I've found that has a 100% lifetime warranty. If 15-20 years down the road and the seals go bad or something breaks, they will fix it. Every other big name company I've found only offers 5 years or less. The one from Harbor Freight everyone else is talking about only has a 90 day warranty.

06-28-2013, 01:17 PM	#12
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	If you have a northern tool close I got this for cheap and its a high lift, low profile. Very impressed with it for the money. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5429_200345429

07-02-2013, 05:18 PM	#13
Minge Drives: 2013 2SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 279	Yep the one from harbor freight works great lowering springs and slp splitter and slides right under no problem.