Just picked up this low profile jack from Costco for $99.99 with tax it came out to $108 and some change. Honestly for the price it cant be beat. I looked at a bunch of Craftsman jacks and the reviews weren't so great. I also looked at the aluminum racing jacks from Harbor Freight and many of them are not low profile all the way. Most of those jacks angle up and will hit the car after sliding it in a few inches. This jack is long and low all the way lol and it raises up 21"....btw this jack cant be found on there online website and not all Costcos carry them..and boy is this thing heavy!! oo well not like ill be carrying it around with me everywhere.

 

Lift capacity?

 

I just got the low profile aluminum racing jack from Harbor Freight, 1.5 ton, 60 bucks. Great so far but does have height of 21", I think ~ 14".

 

Sorry i didn't post that. Lifting capacity is 3.5 ton

 

dude my friend has that same jack he got it from costco too for the same price. he said they dont have it all the time though. we used it on his car and the jack is GREAT! really low profile and lifts high! feels very solid and safe!

i actually have the older model arcan jack also 3.5ton low profile. its a blue one, and has similar lift height. however that one is leaking pressure so its not too safe to use anymore, which is why i wanted the arcan xl-35r

 

Nice pickup Rhaf....I just saw that at my Coscto, but didn't know they were hard-to-get.

 

best jack ever

Maxjax

http://www.maxjaxusa.com

My father recently installed one in his new garage with 8ft cielings. The thing is amazing....i will never roll on my back again.

But anyways, anyone using jacks please use jackstands, those will save your life not the jack.

 

Amazon has similar model for $150, so good deal @ $100

 

3.5 TON CAPACITY PROFESSIONAL LOW LIFT JACK

Thick frame side plates and reinforced lift arm
Side mounted handles
12 pumps to the top under load
Bypass and overload valves
Ball bearing mounted rear swivel caster wheels
2 piece handle for easy storage
Rubber saddle pad and foam bumper pad
Dual return springs



Specifications
Low Lift Height 3-1/2"
High Lift Height 21.375"
Overall Length 27.5"
Overall Width 14"
Net Weight 101.41 Lbs.

 

I would love one of those.

 

me too...but starting at 2000!
this costco jack is a great deal too...

 

my dad got his at $1800 shipped. its a sweat deal.

He was getting sick of rolling on his back, every weekend a car is up in the air for maiteneance or just to work on it.

we still have jacks, only a 3.5 ton craftsman and a 1.5ton speed jack from harbor frieght. it's good for taking a tire off and pretty light weight.

 

Should be able to rebuild it...
Amazon one is not worth it. It's $150 plus $80 for shipping. Why pay $230 when you can pay $100 lol

 

I'm not sure I'd use that with a TL. 1.5 ton is only a 3000 lb rating; TL is ~3800 pounds. The 14" lift height might be problematic getting the rear off the ground (wiht stock susp travel?).




Cool. I'd kill for one. But not really the same class. I mean that thing must've run $250 maybe $300.

$99 for a 3.5 ton, low profile, high lift floor jack is pretty darn good.

 

Yeh....but we can all dream.

 

how?

 

Here's a very detailed How-to to give you a general idea:

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51105

 

^just read it...i rather send it to someone who can rebuild it for me, like the manufacturer

 

Didn't know jacks were xpensive... I'm still on my first one that cost 20 dollars on sale

 

If I ever redo my garage, I am getting one of those.

 

+1, a co-workers friend's dad died under a car without jackstands when jack slipped out.