what's with floor jacks?

kenchan · 10-08-2010, 08:39 AM

^^ show off.

doubleG370Z · 10-08-2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

^^ show off.

/\ LOL, yeah the omega would be nice but overkill for my purpose...seems like no one sell decent floor jacks here and i'll have to ship from States

daleks · 10-08-2010, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubleG370Z

/\ LOL, yeah the omega would be nice but overkill for my purpose...seems like no one sell decent floor jacks here and i'll have to ship from States

I bought an AC Hydraulics DK13HLQ. It's an incredibly nice jack, but you pay a pretty penny for it.

ACJACKS.com-Automotive Floor Jacks, Jack Stands, and Accessories

Nissan 370Z Forum - daleks's Album: AC Hydraulic DK13HLQ

VCuomo · 10-08-2010, 01:29 PM

So how do you position the floor jack from the side of the Z to lift it? With that flat round lift area on the jack, it wouldn't work well on the lip of the car where the OEM jack is supposed to go, would it?

daleks · 10-08-2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCuomo

So how do you position the floor jack from the side of the Z to lift it? With that flat round lift area on the jack, it wouldn't work well on the lip of the car where the OEM jack is supposed to go, would it?

The rubber pad works fine on the pinch welds. I also only use the garage lift points (front cross-member, rear diff housing) to raise the car.

kenchan · 10-08-2010, 02:29 PM

I put a little piece of wood on the platform to clear the rail.

CBRich · 10-08-2010, 04:25 PM

The AC jack that dalek has his a great piece. I think the Omega is a good alternative on the cheap though if you can't spend $800. Both jacks are great because you can reach the garage lift points from front and back. Makes lifting the car and then placing jack stands at the pinch welds much easier.

Liquid_G · 10-08-2010, 04:38 PM

I bought this one about a year ago from Summit Racing.. absolutely awesome..

Summit Racing SUM-G1020 - Summit Racing® Low-Profile Hydraulic Floor Jacks - Overview - SummitRacing.com

daleks · 10-08-2010, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRich

The AC jack that dalek has his a great piece. I think the Omega is a good alternative on the cheap though if you can't spend $800. Both jacks are great because you can reach the garage lift points from front and back. Makes lifting the car and then placing jack stands at the pinch welds much easier.

I picked up mine for just under $600. This included the rubber pad and a 12" extension for the handle (not installed yet), which are normally not included. The price also included shipping as well as in-state sales tax (shipper was on the other side of the state). I think I bought it at a time when the EUR to USD rate was pretty good and now it's spiked back up again. The unit is imported from Denmark. Honestly if I had a bigger garage I would've just spent a little more on a full lift.

I originally purchased an Omega knockoff from Amazon. The company was called Advanced Tool Design. It was $250 with free shipping. When it arrived the box was pulverized, the oil breather plug was installed prior to shipping (rather than the actual plug) so everything was covered in oil, and the unit didn't sit level on my garage floor. It worked, but I didn't have confidence in it over the long haul so I sent it back. I'm sure a real Omega would've faired better.

kenchan · 10-08-2010, 05:26 PM

I was planning to get the AC but the handle is too long to use in my garage when I have 2 cars in there. So this is why I got the one I have because I can use half of the lenght of the handle when use the regular lift points, use the full extended handle when I lift from the diff or crossmember.

Urbanracer · 10-08-2010, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

wait, US General.. lol

here's one on sale:

3000 Lb. Capacity Aluminum Racing Jack

I picked up one of these about a year ago for oil changes and tire rotations...... small, light, cheap, and has worked great so far. Even if the seals go out on it in 2 years its still a great deal for how much use I've gotten out of it.

doubleG370Z · 10-08-2010, 08:06 PM

$600-800 is aliitle rich for me, different if I owned a garage or worked on cars alot...US General ones more to my liking.

doubleG370Z · 10-08-2010, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urbanracer

I picked up one of these about a year ago for oil changes and tire rotations...... small, light, cheap, and has worked great so far. Even if the seals go out on it in 2 years its still a great deal for how much use I've gotten out of it.

/\ with this one, will it lift up high enough so you can place jack stands underneath?

Jquad · 10-09-2010, 12:44 AM

US General FTW

@ Harbor Freight

L33T Z34 · 02-26-2012, 04:13 PM

Sears Crapsman, Omega, Pro-Lift = Shinn Fu America - Chinese S*!T. I haven't met anyone that has bought one of their floor jacks since 2001 that has lasted over a year. The hydraulic seals will go out and you have a nice boat anchor. Reseach it on google and see for yourself!
I never liked AL material floor jacks, too weak.
I got me a nice USA made Milwaukee Hydraulics model 40 this past Xmas. It is built to last. Now keep in mind, you will pay for this jack, over $900 shipped to your CONUS address, but well worth it.

10-08-2010, 04:38 PM	#23 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	I bought this one about a year ago from Summit Racing.. absolutely awesome.. Summit Racing SUM-G1020 - Summit Racing® Low-Profile Hydraulic Floor Jacks - Overview - SummitRacing.com __________________

10-09-2010, 12:44 AM	#29 (permalink)
Jquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 1,391 Drives: 2k10Z34Pw Rep Power: 17	US General FTW@ Harbor Freight

02-26-2012, 04:13 PM	#30 (permalink)
L33T Z34 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ahnald, MO Age: 47 Posts: 387 Drives: 09 K51 G C Bw/S 6MT Rep Power: 0	Made in the USA floor jack Sears Crapsman, Omega, Pro-Lift = Shinn Fu America - Chinese S*!T. I haven't met anyone that has bought one of their floor jacks since 2001 that has lasted over a year. The hydraulic seals will go out and you have a nice boat anchor. Reseach it on google and see for yourself! I never liked AL material floor jacks, too weak. I got me a nice USA made Milwaukee Hydraulics model 40 this past Xmas. It is built to last. Now keep in mind, you will pay for this jack, over $900 shipped to your CONUS address, but well worth it.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Floor Mats	Dizzy	Canada	12	12-14-2010 01:00 AM
Z up on Jacks	Cunnos	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	19	08-28-2010 07:23 PM
WTS: Big Red Racing Jacks 1 1/2 ton	base64	Misc Items for sale (No Z stuff)	0	06-19-2010 01:56 PM
Let the bodies hit the floor	ct63084	The Lounge (Off Topic)	1	08-14-2009 01:21 AM
Floor mats	shesha	Exterior & Interior	1	05-29-2009 12:39 PM

10-08-2010, 08:39 AM	#16 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	^^ show off.

10-08-2010, 01:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	So how do you position the floor jack from the side of the Z to lift it? With that flat round lift area on the jack, it wouldn't work well on the lip of the car where the OEM jack is supposed to go, would it?

10-08-2010, 02:29 PM	#21 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I put a little piece of wood on the platform to clear the rail.

10-08-2010, 04:25 PM	#22 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	The AC jack that dalek has his a great piece. I think the Omega is a good alternative on the cheap though if you can't spend $800. Both jacks are great because you can reach the garage lift points from front and back. Makes lifting the car and then placing jack stands at the pinch welds much easier.

10-08-2010, 05:26 PM	#25 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I was planning to get the AC but the handle is too long to use in my garage when I have 2 cars in there. So this is why I got the one I have because I can use half of the lenght of the handle when use the regular lift points, use the full extended handle when I lift from the diff or crossmember.

10-08-2010, 08:06 PM	#27 (permalink)
doubleG370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 257 Drives: 09 370Z blk 7AT NAV Rep Power: 15	$600-800 is aliitle rich for me, different if I owned a garage or worked on cars alot...US General ones more to my liking.