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 :tiphat:

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

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

:iagree: 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.

Sound advice there Chris, And Dj :tup:

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

:iagree::iagree:

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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? :tup:

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...

Great jack, fits under lowered cars too.