Decent low-profile Jack that isn't stupid expensive? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Robmnrd · 09-24-2023, 10:39 AM

Honestly I don't even know which brand(s) to trust for this sort of thing right now.

I'm looking for a low-profile jack that will let me get the ZL1 up in the air. Quality is obviously first priority, but something that isn't stupidly expensive would be nice...

Recommendations are appreciated!

Carpetguy · 09-24-2023, 01:37 PM

Daytona at Harbor freight has been good for me.

gtstorey · 09-24-2023, 02:22 PM

I have an irontron from northern tool that is working well.

0stones0 · 09-24-2023, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carpetguy

Daytona at Harbor freight has been good for me.

Not sure which HF I have (red one) but, works like a champ, no issues.

olblue75 · 09-24-2023, 07:50 PM

HF 3 ton low profile long reach jack less than 300 bucks I think.

chevy pilot · 09-25-2023, 01:03 AM

I have Bahco.

Leadsled · 09-25-2023, 09:25 AM

I have a 2ton from HF. I think its Pittsburg

Robmnrd · 09-25-2023, 02:59 PM

Awesome, I appreciate the input guys. Sounds like there are many options that will work for me.

On the other end of the spectrum - are there any brands ya'll would suggest I avoid no matter what?

CamaroCracka · 09-26-2023, 06:18 AM

This is the current version of what I have. I got it at Northern Tool under Arcan's Blackline label. It was under $250 back then and I used the NT 20% off coupon they send all the time. It's no longer on their site. It's pretty well made, maybe that dual plunger pump has something to do with it.

https://www.amazon.com/Arcan-2-Ton-S.../dp/B007G83T16

I've had a couple HF jacks and they never failed but were a bit harder to work with. I did have to put wheels on one. I have a Ranger long reach that lifts 31" for my 4x4 and I broke the piece that pushes the pump plunger. Summit replaced the jack. Don't understand why you would make that part from cast iron, and now I have to be a little more gentle with that jack because I know that piece can break. I hate having to baby tools.

SlowLS1 · 09-26-2023, 08:35 AM

I use this one and it is pretty low and still gets plenty high enough.

09-24-2023, 10:39 AM	#1
Robmnrd Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 110	Decent low-profile Jack that isn't stupid expensive? Honestly I don't even know which brand(s) to trust for this sort of thing right now. I'm looking for a low-profile jack that will let me get the ZL1 up in the air. Quality is obviously first priority, but something that isn't stupidly expensive would be nice... Recommendations are appreciated!

09-24-2023, 07:50 PM	#5
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	HF 3 ton low profile long reach jack less than 300 bucks I think. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

09-25-2023, 09:25 AM	#7
Leadsled Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 6MT Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Columbia Posts: 215 View My Garage	I have a 2ton from HF. I think its Pittsburg __________________ TSP 229/244 .629"/615" CAM w/ a bunch of goodies 465whp/443tq tuned by MayhemMotorsports-NC

09-26-2023, 06:18 AM	#9
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,736	This is the current version of what I have. I got it at Northern Tool under Arcan's Blackline label. It was under $250 back then and I used the NT 20% off coupon they send all the time. It's no longer on their site. It's pretty well made, maybe that dual plunger pump has something to do with it. https://www.amazon.com/Arcan-2-Ton-S.../dp/B007G83T16 I've had a couple HF jacks and they never failed but were a bit harder to work with. I did have to put wheels on one. I have a Ranger long reach that lifts 31" for my 4x4 and I broke the piece that pushes the pump plunger. Summit replaced the jack. Don't understand why you would make that part from cast iron, and now I have to be a little more gentle with that jack because I know that piece can break. I hate having to baby tools. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

09-26-2023, 08:35 AM	#10
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 827	I use this one and it is pretty low and still gets plenty high enough. __________________

09-24-2023, 01:37 PM	#2
Carpetguy Drives: 2011 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 120	Daytona at Harbor freight has been good for me.

09-24-2023, 02:22 PM	#3
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	I have an irontron from northern tool that is working well.

09-25-2023, 01:03 AM	#6
chevy pilot Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hki.Finland Posts: 952	I have Bahco.

09-25-2023, 02:59 PM	#8
Robmnrd Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 110	Awesome, I appreciate the input guys. Sounds like there are many options that will work for me. On the other end of the spectrum - are there any brands ya'll would suggest I avoid no matter what?