jtranger

I would like to lift both wheels by using a jack in the center lifting point in the front of the car. My Harbor Freight jack will make it under the front of the car lifting point but I can't pump the handle because the car is too low in the front. Is anyone using a jack that can reach the front lifting point and still have clearance to raise the jack handle? Thanks

L8ter

If you are already using this one
https://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-...ump-60678.html
The first thing that comes to mind, and I use, as a cheap fix, is a couple of 2x10’s or 12’s as ramps under the tires to help get it started.

Fcal

Got tired of ramps and jacks. Just ordered a QuickJack.

Apocolips

^^^^ What he said!!

jtranger

I like the quick jack just don't have the space for set up and storage.

Mike Jesse

You lose the ability to get under the car from the side, only from the front or rear.
Fail.

jtranger

I agree. Not getting in from the side would be a disadvantage.

georgehafe

That looks like I might need to buy one, Can't get much lower than that

Fcal

All methods of lifting hinder access to some degree. Get a creeper and roll right under. In all honesty, most of the work that can be done underneath a modern vette is either in the front or rear.

Mike Jesse

If it works for you that's cool.

jtranger

Do you still need to use the 2x10 with this jack? Seems much lower that mine.

L8ter

jtranger, sorry, I don’t know if it will reach or not. That’s why I asked if you might of had this slick Low Profile/Long Reach jack I linked to.
I looked at when I was shopping, it’s 34 1/2 inches long, so it may do the trick, but I opted out because it’s a heavy booger weighing in at 100 pounds, and bought an aluminum one instead, the one I bought will lift more, weighs less itself, and is more useful for me with my trucks, but won’t do what you’re asking without putting the car up on boards first.
It was an compromise.
If anyone decides to grab it, let us know if it works.

LT4CMG

Costco. Got 1 for myself, one for a buddy. 3 Ton, Min height is 3", max lift is 19.75, 26" long. Lower for longer design allows for easy use on cars with rocker trim, even fully lowered on factory bolts. $94.99 at my local Costco.

I also just ordered the 2piece 10" Race Ramps wheel cribs for all 4 corners from Fred at Reverse Logic. I have Race Ramps I use for oil changes and loading/unloading my trailer. Great quality products.

The link you posted is better in every dimension L8ter, and honestly, I was going to buy that one, but I'm just tired of the high failure rate of their products. It's probably just me, but torque wrenches, 4 times exchanged and finally paid restocking fee and returned air compressors and several self distructing rachet straps later, I avoid all their products like the plague. Again, it's probably just bad luck on my part.

Fcal

On my C6 I used an Omega low profile. Worked great till someone borrowed it and never gave it back.
Get a floor jack crossbeam and you can lift the whole front end or rear end.

Kevin A Jones

In my opinion, this is the perfect C7 (any model) jack, only problem is, this seems to be the only item Harbor Fright never puts on sale.

L8ter

True Mr. Jones, but $135 ain’t that bad.

Kevin A Jones

I saw a quick jack demo at Carlisle and seems to work good enough, but can't justify the space it takes up for what little I will use it. If I'm going with a lift it will be a post lift so I can park another car under.

Kevin A Jones

Not bad at all, but I ALWAYS seem to purchase something and the very next day it goes on sale. So I told myself I wasn't going to do that on this. But my first oil change is coming up, so looks like I will pay the $135.

L8ter

Better be there yesterday! It’ll be $200 tomorrow.

jtranger

What is the jack cross beam?