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

Robmnrd · 09-24-2023, 11:39 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, 02:37 PM

Daytona at Harbor freight has been good for me.

gtstorey · 09-24-2023, 03:22 PM

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

0stones0 · 09-24-2023, 03:30 PM

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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, 08:50 PM

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

chevy pilot · 09-25-2023, 02:03 AM

I have Bahco.

Leadsled · 09-25-2023, 10:25 AM

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

Robmnrd · 09-25-2023, 03:59 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, 07:18 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, 09:35 AM

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

b4wheeler · 10-20-2025, 12:20 PM

Back up Top

Question:

Does the Quick Jack fit under a lowered 5th Gen?

I cannot get a regular jack under, so I have had to purchase a pair of wheel jacks to get it up so that a jack will actually fit under it.

Joe.G · 10-20-2025, 06:46 PM

I have to drive mine up on a board to get the quick jack under.

Rainbow1616 · 01-12-2026, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

I have to drive mine up on a board to get the quick jack under.

Ditto. I use a HF aluminum low profile. Unless you have a garage stay away from the steel ones. They are just too heavy to carry around.

FASTFATBOY · 01-12-2026, 06:38 PM

Buy the smallest Daytona aluminum jack at Harbor freight, used one for years and it just won't die.

Make sure you take a chock for the wheels with you.

09-24-2023, 11:39 AM	#1
Robmnrd Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 124	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, 08:50 PM	#5
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,155	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, 10:25 AM	#7
Leadsled Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 6MT Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Columbia Posts: 246 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, 07:18 AM	#9
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,041	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 - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes.

09-26-2023, 09:35 AM	#10
SlowLS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS , 2011 Colorado LS1 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,216	I use this one and it is pretty low and still gets plenty high enough. __________________

09-24-2023, 02:37 PM	#2
Carpetguy Drives: 2011 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 121	Daytona at Harbor freight has been good for me.

09-24-2023, 03:22 PM	#3
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,450	I have an irontron from northern tool that is working well.

09-25-2023, 02:03 AM	#6
chevy pilot Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hki.Finland Posts: 1,305	I have Bahco.

09-25-2023, 03:59 PM	#8
Robmnrd Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 124	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?

10-20-2025, 12:20 PM	#11
b4wheeler Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Vert Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cordova, Md Posts: 632 View My Garage	Back up Top Question: Does the Quick Jack fit under a lowered 5th Gen? I cannot get a regular jack under, so I have had to purchase a pair of wheel jacks to get it up so that a jack will actually fit under it. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Convertible, Victory Red, Roto-Fab CAI, Stainless Power 1 7/8 headers, No Cats, Straight piped, Bo White TB, Circle D, 3.91, ZL1 CONVERSION, CDC Roll bar and some powder coating and dipping.

10-20-2025, 06:46 PM	#12
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,763	I have to drive mine up on a board to get the quick jack under. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

01-12-2026, 06:38 PM	#14
FASTFATBOY Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 542	Buy the smallest Daytona aluminum jack at Harbor freight, used one for years and it just won't die. Make sure you take a chock for the wheels with you. __________________ 2015 1SS 1LE, Magnuson 2300 Heartbeat and headers. 550rwhp STD, 535 SAE.