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Apr 28, 2020 | 04:04 PM

prlywhts

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Floor jacks

sure it’s been addressed before- I’m not great at navigating this site.
Any highly recommended floor jacks ? I already assume low profile. Anything else to look for/ look out for?
TIA. Stay healthy and sane ☮️

Apr 28, 2020 | 04:43 PM

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I use a Pittsburg Automotive aluminum racing jack from Harbor Freight. Works well and the price was reasonable.

Apr 28, 2020 | 04:49 PM

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I use a Pittsburg Automotive aluminum racing jack from Harbor Freight.

Same here... not a GS but a Z51 with side skirts so clearance would be similar.

Apr 28, 2020 | 04:54 PM

Zjoe6

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Harbor freight. Two are better than 1. Especially how inexpensive they are. Oh and reverse logic jacking pucks.

Apr 28, 2020 | 05:03 PM

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I’ve got a couple expensive ones, and a couple cheap ones from Harbor Freight. The Harbor Freight jacks perform just as well, if not better, but I can’t attest to their longevity... yet. Just make sure that you get a low-profile version in the 2’ish ton rating. Actually, 1.5 tons will work, but I’d go a little higher for more universal use.

Apr 28, 2020 | 05:13 PM

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This is a timely thread! I have a Craftsman aluminum low profile that I have used for years. But with my GS there is not enough length to make it into the pucks. The sides angle up too soon to and interfere with the skirts. Sounds like Harbor Freight is the way to go on this one.

Apr 28, 2020 | 05:25 PM

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I always opt for a pair of aluminum racing jacks (low profile)... doesn't seem to matter which or from where. Most are probably made in the same Chinese factories, anyway. Aluminum is, for me, worth the usual extra cost for ease of handling. All the best!

Btw, I use the aluminum, screwed-in/leave-in, jacking pucks, as well.

Apr 28, 2020 | 07:22 PM

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Harbor Freight even has a choice of colors.
The Black #3 ton goes up the fastest.
Especially in Daytona.Except for that one bad time

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Apr 28, 2020 | 07:35 PM

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I have this

Liftmaster 3 Ton Heavy Duty Ultra Low Profile Steel Floor Jack with Quick Lift

ordered it off Amazon. No problem getting to the pucks or jacking up the vehicle.

Apr 28, 2020 | 07:54 PM

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The AMAZON "Liftmaster" Looks Identical to Harbor Freight........Same factory in China

Apr 28, 2020 | 08:02 PM

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Maybe just a different color

Apr 28, 2020 | 08:39 PM

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prlywhts

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Quote:

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Btw, I use the aluminum, screwed-in/leave-in, jacking pucks, as well.

Thanks everyone, looks like HF is the way to go.

Apr 28, 2020 | 10:56 PM

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HF puts their Jack's on sale at least once a month if you don't need it immediately.

Apr 28, 2020 | 11:24 PM

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AC Hydraulics seems to be one of the best.
Now available on amazon.

This is the one I have. Low profile, super quality.

https://smile.amazon.com/AC-Hydrauli...s%2C168&sr=8-2

Apr 28, 2020 | 11:57 PM

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gpotski, While your AC Jack is of Higher Quality than the inferior Harbor Freight crap that us commoners buy, it only
demonstrates that you have significant discretionary money to throw around..............

Best regards, Chuck in Auburn,WA

Apr 29, 2020 | 01:55 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gpotski

AC Hydraulics seems to be one of the best.
Now available on amazon.

This is the one I have. Low profile, super quality.

https://smile.amazon.com/AC-Hydrauli...s%2C168&sr=8-2

I agree. I have one if these and I think they are the best. I have a couple of the aluminum hf jacks for the trailer and track days but there's no comparison. When the aluminum ones fail I just throw them away. The AC will probably be passed down to my great grandchildren.