Jack Stands / Floor Jack

ronaldr911 · 12-10-2011, 10:16 AM

Hey - I just got a Nismo and was wondering what type of floor jack I should get and jack stands? I am assuming a 2-ton jack stand / jack would be sufficient? Just for oil changes and small jobs.

Thanks

ronaldr911 · 12-10-2011, 10:19 AM

Saw a few of them at sears - Looking to spend less than $50 if possible.

Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

ChrisSlicks · 12-10-2011, 10:30 AM

Spend a couple of bucks more and get a low profile aluminum jack. You might have problems getting one of those cheap sears ones under the car.

Aluminum Floor Jack - 1.5 Ton Aluminum Racing Jack

Aluminum Jack Stands - 3 Ton

djpathfinder · 12-10-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Spend a couple of bucks more and get a low profile aluminum jack. You might have problems getting one of those cheap sears ones under the car.

Aluminum Floor Jack - 1.5 Ton Aluminum Racing Jack

Aluminum Jack Stands - 3 Ton

The racing jacks are light too. Word of warning, these jacks can lift the car quickly and they will also release quickly, so just be careful when you're twisting the handle to lower.

Trips · 12-10-2011, 12:42 PM

Sound advice there Chris, And Dj

ronaldr911 · 12-10-2011, 03:13 PM

Thanks guys - I am going to look for a better jack - the sears low profile (altho cheap) got horrible reviews.

God-Speed · 12-11-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

The racing jacks are light too. Word of warning, these jacks can lift the car quickly and they will also release quickly, so just be careful when you're twisting the handle to lower.

370Z JT · 12-14-2011, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Spend a couple of bucks more and get a low profile aluminum jack. You might have problems getting one of those cheap sears ones under the car.

Aluminum Floor Jack - 1.5 Ton Aluminum Racing Jack

Aluminum Jack Stands - 3 Ton

Anyone have the 1.5 ton jack? Any issues with it fitting under our lowered Z?

phohman · 12-14-2011, 03:02 PM

I use a high end low-profile jack, but i still have to drive up on a squared 2x12 so that the car is high enough to role the jack under without rubbing. I lift in the middle of the front, just under the engine area. Works great!

ChrisSlicks · 12-14-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

Anyone have the 1.5 ton jack? Any issues with it fitting under our lowered Z?

It looks like the one that I have only mine has LED's. It works for me, but I'm only lowered about an inch, if you are lowered aggressively then look for a low-profile jack.

ronaldr911 · 12-14-2011, 04:21 PM

Sears also has this low profile jack -

Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

Bad reviews tho -

I was looking for something that I can use to jack up a Nismo and get some jack stands under it so I can change the oil and do regular maintenance - nothing fancy.

kenchan · 12-14-2011, 05:35 PM

yah, sears hydraulics were good back like 15yrs ago but not the recent ones.

just get the american general one from harbor freight. ive got 2 units that ive been using for the last 4-5yrs. no issue.

MattP725 · 12-14-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

Anyone have the 1.5 ton jack? Any issues with it fitting under our lowered Z?

I have it... I'm at stock height but there is plenty of room to spare. I also took a hockey puck and dremelled the center so that I don't damage the pinch welds..

My only criticism is it doesn't seem to lift very fast unless you do a full pump motion (that's what she said)... most of the lift is at the way bottom of the pump if you follow what I'm saying.

anthonyy · 12-14-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MattP725

I have it... I'm at stock height but there is plenty of room to spare. I also took a hockey puck and dremelled the center so that I don't damage the pinch welds..

My only criticism is it doesn't seem to lift very fast unless you do a full pump motion (that's what she said)... most of the lift is at the way bottom of the pump if you follow what I'm saying.

I follow... I follow...
Have you tried lifting from the middle-front lift point to get both front wheels off the ground at the same time? Or only corner by corner?

I feel like there would be clearance issues - especially with the front lip spoiler that comes with the sport. Unless, of course, you drive up on some 2x4s...

JollyGoodChap · 12-14-2011, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Spend a couple of bucks more and get a low profile aluminum jack. You might have problems getting one of those cheap sears ones under the car.

Aluminum Floor Jack - 1.5 Ton Aluminum Racing Jack

Aluminum Jack Stands - 3 Ton

Great jack, fits under lowered cars too.

12-10-2011, 10:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
ronaldr911 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 188 Drives: 370Z Nismo '10 Rep Power: 14	Jack Stands / Floor Jack Hey - I just got a Nismo and was wondering what type of floor jack I should get and jack stands? I am assuming a 2-ton jack stand / jack would be sufficient? Just for oil changes and small jobs. Thanks

12-10-2011, 10:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Spend a couple of bucks more and get a low profile aluminum jack. You might have problems getting one of those cheap sears ones under the car. Aluminum Floor Jack - 1.5 Ton Aluminum Racing Jack Aluminum Jack Stands - 3 Ton __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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12-10-2011, 10:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
ronaldr911 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 188 Drives: 370Z Nismo '10 Rep Power: 14	Saw a few of them at sears - Looking to spend less than $50 if possible. Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

12-10-2011, 03:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
ronaldr911 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 188 Drives: 370Z Nismo '10 Rep Power: 14	Thanks guys - I am going to look for a better jack - the sears low profile (altho cheap) got horrible reviews.

12-14-2011, 03:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
phohman Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Katy-Houston Tx. Age: 62 Posts: 124 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	I use a high end low-profile jack, but i still have to drive up on a squared 2x12 so that the car is high enough to role the jack under without rubbing. I lift in the middle of the front, just under the engine area. Works great!

12-14-2011, 04:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
ronaldr911 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 188 Drives: 370Z Nismo '10 Rep Power: 14	Sears also has this low profile jack - Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more Bad reviews tho - I was looking for something that I can use to jack up a Nismo and get some jack stands under it so I can change the oil and do regular maintenance - nothing fancy.

12-14-2011, 05:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, sears hydraulics were good back like 15yrs ago but not the recent ones. just get the american general one from harbor freight. ive got 2 units that ive been using for the last 4-5yrs. no issue.