Floor Jack and Stands

[Sputter]

Originally Posted by SC986

Sears is putting this one on their two day sale for $19.99 starting Friday.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950524000P?vName=Gifts&keyword=floor+jack

This jack i would avoid, the min/max ratio,5 1/2" - 15", is all wrong. . (imho)

Racing jacks start at 3 1/2 to 15" (approx) great for quick jobs, eg tire changes etc.
Make sure you match the jack stands. You don't want to find that you have trouble raising the car off the stands easily. The racing jack is nice but no real weight lift nor height.

I like a 3 1/2 ton 5 1/2" - 22" lift for room with matching 3 1/2 ton, 20" stands.

I use both sets if i need the working height, i use the racing jack to lift the car enough to slide the 5 1/2" under. This way i'm always using the correct lift points.

Overkill maybe but it works for me

[JackG]

Here's a thread with some good info regarding jacks and jackstands...

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4753

[szentej]

Some good choices for low profile jacks can be found here:

"http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_6970_89+364+90556"

John

[SC986]

Thanks for the info! I keep wavering on the decision trying to match up capacity, clearance, price.

[brp987]

I dunno...the older I get, the less bs and discomfort I'm willing to tolerate. I used to think floorjacks were cool. Now, I'm thinking of these, but will need to make some ramps for my lowered boxster:

bendpak

which looks suspiciously like this:

harborfreight

[JackG]

Originally Posted by brp987

I dunno...the older I get, the less bs and discomfort I'm willing to tolerate. I used to think floorjacks were cool. Now, I'm thinking of these, but will need to make some ramps for my lowered boxster:

bendpak

which looks suspiciously like this:

harborfreight

Two thoughts:

They may look similar, but without a doubt the Bendpak unit will be the much better quality one.

Those kinds of lifts are only good for wheel/tire/brake work, and some suspension. For a bit more you can get a four post lift with a jack tray, which gives you unlimited access to the underside of the car as well as the plus of being able to stand up underneath it.

That's my next big purchase for my newly-completed shop.

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by JackG

For a bit more you can get a four post lift with a jack tray, which gives you unlimited access to the underside of the car as well as the plus of being able to stand up underneath it.

Where can I get a four post lift?

I want one badly.