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Old Aug 28, 2021 | 04:24 PM
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Low Profile Jack Recommendation

I want to buy a floor jack to raise from the front jacking center point without needing a second jack to raise it high enough to fit the floor jack from the font. Any recommendations or does everyone else use a second jack or ramps to get the jack underneath? My car is stock ride height.
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Old Aug 29, 2021 | 12:21 PM
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I am a fan of the Harbor Freight 3 ton, long reach, low profile jack. It's inexpensive, works well, raises high, and for a few extra bucks you can get the extended warranty so if it ever has an issue you can replace it for free.
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Old Aug 29, 2021 | 02:25 PM
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Is this the one for $239? I've been eying that one. It's a heavy mother....over 100lb.
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Old Aug 29, 2021 | 03:32 PM
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https://www.harborfreight.com/mercha...ack-56617.html

I have this one but in silver and never had an issue
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Old Aug 29, 2021 | 04:32 PM
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Is this the one for $239? I've been eying that one. It's a heavy mother....over 100lb.
The Daytona long reach low profile is 199. Yes its 103 lbs, but its got wheels. My buddy has a few of them at his shop and they don't "feel" heavy.
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Old Aug 29, 2021 | 04:34 PM
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I had the pleasure of loading and unloading the one from costco by myself... it was a boat anchor.
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Old Aug 31, 2021 | 03:10 PM
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They are heavy, but they have great reach. I love mine! Floor jacks should stay on the floor anyway!
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Old Aug 31, 2021 | 03:11 PM
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Hmmm... Floor jack or sway bars.... Tough choice.
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Old Aug 31, 2021 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Xavior187
I want to buy a floor jack to raise from the front jacking center point without needing a second jack to raise it high enough to fit the floor jack from the font. Any recommendations or does everyone else use a second jack or ramps to get the jack underneath? My car is stock ride height.
I use this and love it, but is IS a heavy one.

Cat 3tonne low profile jack from costco. Best part is, you can return it if it doesn't work out for you.

My car is lowered and it fits under my sideskirts. From the front bumper to the center jacking point i DO need to drive my car onto some 2x4s but my car is dropped/lowered a good bit.

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