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beersngars · 06-21-2018, 01:13 PM

I think most of these jacks are made in the same place and sold under a bunch of different brands. The reason I went with the HF Daytona, was the 3 year warranty vs 90 days to a year on the others. So far, so good with it but remember, most are cheap China junk.

ChibiBlackSheep · 06-21-2018, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by beersngars

I think most of these jacks are made in the same place and sold under a bunch of different brands. The reason I went with the HB Daytona, was the 3 year warranty vs 90 days to a year on the others. So far, so good with it but remember, most are cheap China junk.

I do like the look of that Daytona. I might try one when it's time to replace my current one.

Mwalderjr · 06-21-2018, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by beersngars

I think most of these jacks are made in the same place and sold under a bunch of different brands. The reason I went with the HF Daytona, was the 3 year warranty vs 90 days to a year on the others. So far, so good with it but remember, most are cheap China junk.

Which one is the daytona... can i get a link

beersngars · 06-21-2018, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mwalderjr

Which one is the daytona... can i get a link

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...uty-63183.html

leemozoid · 06-21-2018, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by farm rat

I have this one

https://www.harborfreight.com/15-Ton...ump-60569.html

+1 on this one. Three ton is overkill for a home shop/garage user. It's not too heavy and seems pretty sturdy.

Mr V · 06-21-2018, 04:40 PM

here is a comparison of the arcan to the daytona:

Arcan Min height 2 3/4 " Max height 24" Length 32"
Daytona Min height 3 3/4" Max height 23 1/8" Length 31 1/4"

That is why I went with Arcan for the same price. There were a lot of good reviews too on Amazon. You would need to be by a Northern Tool store though. I had it shipped to the store to save the $50 to ship it.

Zl1dad · 06-22-2018, 05:33 AM

Harbor freight low profile extended reach.

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Mwalderjr · 06-22-2018, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by beersngars

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...uty-63183.html

I like the warranty but this is probably overkill for me for for my home garage and not to mention i will probably only use it clean and smaller other projects.

beersngars · 06-22-2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mwalderjr

I like the warranty but this is probably overkill for me for for my home garage and not to mention i will probably only use it clean and smaller other projects.

I like to do all my own work. So I like having over kill when I want my CrewCab F150 up, it's up in about 4 or 5 strokes. I run the Camaro's front tires up on a couple of foot long 2x10s, roll the jack under the sub frame, (it seems to work best with the jack about 6"behind the side mirrors) and run that side of the car up about 20". Put in 2 jack stands and move to the other side. Way easier to get this car on stands compared to both my Vettes.

VRZL113 · 06-22-2018, 11:28 AM

Race ramps, and my Harbor Freight 1.5 ton low profile jack have done me well for ZL1 maintenance items thus far.

farm rat · 06-22-2018, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by leemozoid

+1 on this one. Three ton is overkill for a home shop/garage user. It's not too heavy and seems pretty sturdy.

I have used mine on a lot of different vehicles with no problems. I bought it used from a pawn shop. I used to haul it around in the back of my truck and at some point the coupler on the valve broke so I have to open and close it with a pair of pliers, not a big deal to me.

Bandit63 · 06-23-2018, 01:25 AM

I have a Snap-on 2 ton.

TTTAPOUT · 07-07-2018, 05:28 PM

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...ump-61282.html

satanschariot666 · 07-12-2018, 08:31 PM

i got the pitsburg jack everyone has from HFT, i find it kind of useless tho unless you need the wheels off the ground. its just too sketchy to jack such a nice car. too afraid of scratching the frame, car sliding off, jack bumping into car, etc. also pumping the car up takes more effort than i thought.

ended up getting me self some 56" race ramps after fiddling w the jack a bit. and those turned out to be the way to go for sure.

06-21-2018, 01:13 PM	#15
beersngars Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 140	I think most of these jacks are made in the same place and sold under a bunch of different brands. The reason I went with the HF Daytona, was the 3 year warranty vs 90 days to a year on the others. So far, so good with it but remember, most are cheap China junk. Last edited by beersngars; 06-21-2018 at 02:35 PM.

06-22-2018, 11:28 AM	#24
VRZL113 Drives: 2013 VR ZL1, M6 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: PA Posts: 335	Race ramps, and my Harbor Freight 1.5 ton low profile jack have done me well for ZL1 maintenance items thus far. __________________ #3257 \| 485whp 526wtq \| K&N 63-3079 \| Gates K080660HD (Green Belt) \| ACDelco UPF48R \| ZL1 Addons Wicker Bill \| Mild2Wild

06-23-2018, 01:25 AM	#26
Bandit63 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Paducah Ky Posts: 257	I have a Snap-on 2 ton. Attached Images __________________ MRR M228 Wheels, Circle D 3200 Stall, 3.91 Gear, Texas Speed VVT 3.2 Cam, CHE Rocker Arm Bushings, Texas Speed Headers, No Cats

06-21-2018, 04:40 PM	#20
Mr V Drives: 2011 VR SS Vert Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 372	here is a comparison of the arcan to the daytona: Arcan Min height 2 3/4 " Max height 24" Length 32" Daytona Min height 3 3/4" Max height 23 1/8" Length 31 1/4" That is why I went with Arcan for the same price. There were a lot of good reviews too on Amazon. You would need to be by a Northern Tool store though. I had it shipped to the store to save the $50 to ship it.

06-22-2018, 05:33 AM	#21
Zl1dad Account Suspended Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Dearborn Posts: 253	Harbor freight low profile extended reach. Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk

07-07-2018, 05:28 PM	#27
TTTAPOUT Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 101	https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...ump-61282.html

07-12-2018, 08:31 PM	#28
satanschariot666 Banned Drives: camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: mexico Posts: 100	i got the pitsburg jack everyone has from HFT, i find it kind of useless tho unless you need the wheels off the ground. its just too sketchy to jack such a nice car. too afraid of scratching the frame, car sliding off, jack bumping into car, etc. also pumping the car up takes more effort than i thought. ended up getting me self some 56" race ramps after fiddling w the jack a bit. and those turned out to be the way to go for sure.