So I'm looking to buy a nice sturdy floor jack and some good jack stands. I've got a CL so obviously I dont like to buy crap. What's a good brand that will last me a while and what sorts of things should i look for when buying one?

 

the 3 ton craftsman works well. also any other 2 ton jack will do. i have had cheap ones and used expensive ones. i prefer the cheap ones b/c they do the same job and most jackstands are pretty much the same unless you buy something heavy duty

 

i have craftsman 3 ton hi lift model (22" lift ) stated for use with sport /ute vehicles . i dont know about that however with the extended lift, my car stands will fit directly under the center support flanges when jacking at the rear lift point.
decent quality , i think i paid about $50 for this unit , 2 years ago

 

 

how much was that set Scooter?

 

Don’t skimp when it comes to buying a floor jack.
Get a big one with a 20" plus lift.
Then you can do the entire FRONT or REAR at one time.

Shawn S

 

Forgive my ignorance, but can someone take a pic/describe in detail some good spots to jack a CL up...front/rear... Seems like every time I do it I am reinventing the wheel...

 

I bought one of these about a year ago and really like it.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47246

 

is 20" enough to slip the jack stands (2 clicks up) under?

 

I don’t know about the “2-clicks”, but yes I can put the jack stands under the factory lift points when jacking from the front.

 

Shawn thats the one from SAMS CLub right ?

I have the one that Costco Sells. I love it

 

Nice Shawn, a blue jack for the blue blinger.

 

bout $140 with discount

 

YUP…. Sam’s Club. It was like 59 bucks and it weighs a TON.

 

I got this set for $99 on sale. Usually 150. My seat is a little different. The PVC protective fender mat is junk.

"3 ton service jack with 3 ton stands, 8 ft. booster cables, 4 way lug wrench, wheel chocks, PVC protective fender mat and Craftsman 51167 mechanic's seat. "

 

Bluto,

All that for $99. Wow, I need to start looking again.

 

Father's Day Sale last year.

The wheel chocks are nice. They have a rubber sole.

I have not used the 4 way lug. I think it is only standard, not metric?

The seat is not high-end, but works great.

 

where do you put the jack stands?

 

Blue-Point through Snap-On sells the sickest floor jack and jack stand combination.

 

can you raise the rear high enough to put jack stands at the factory lift points using your floor jack on the rear tow loop, shawn?

my current floor jack can't, so I'm looking for a replacement.