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MX52Z

07-03-2013 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Stino (Post 2390601)

Hmmm ... I'm lowered on Eibachs (just at 1 inch) and the floor jack you mention reaches my lift point with a 1/2 inch to spare. I'm guessing Swifts lowered your Z more than an inch, therefore it doesn't reach.

Stino, your post got me wondering so I went out to the garage and checked. My jack is model #68050 and while the HF website claims it is 39.5" in depth, mine is only 29" in usable depth and 34" if you include the foot pedal. I checked my order and I did order the 68050.

Do you have the same thing?

NS370Z

07-03-2013 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Stino (Post 2390446)

I do have a 1 inch drop. However, this Floor Jack from Harbor Freight works awesome. A member above mentioned the 2.5 Ton Floor Jack from Harbor Freight, IMHO the 2 Ton Floor Jack (URL above) is nicer because it's longer and lower. I actually purchased two of them when on sale. Wait for a sale and get them for about $89 each. This floor jack makes lifting the Z a breeze. I use both floor jacks in conjunction to lift both sides of the front and/or rear together. Yes ... I'm a little anal, I know.:tiphat:

I support the vehicle by placing the jack stands underneath the frame of the vehicle. I'm by no means a professional mechanic, so do this at your own risk and be sure to research yourself. Below are some pictures you may find helpful.

Nissan 370Z Forum - Stino's Album: Floor Jack and 370Z Jack Stand Placement

Thanks for the pictures. Did those red jack stand covers come with them or can you buy them individually?

Cbtech

07-03-2013 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NS370Z (Post 2390714)

Thanks for the pictures. Did those red jack stand covers come with them or can you buy them individually?

you can buy them seperate from HF 2 Piece Rubber Pads for Jack Stand

Stino

07-03-2013 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MX52Z (Post 2390639)

BTW, For the HF jack owners (maybe everyone too), I spotted this new cross-beam attachment for our jacks. Floor Jack Cross Beam

I haven't checked it out in person yet nor measured it compared to the Z but it looks interesting.

I purchased the cross-beam. It doesn't work because the thickness of the beam and jack are way to high. :mad:

Jimc	07-03-2013 03:51 PM

Thanks for all the info

I ended up get the 2.5 T at HF. Minimum height is like 3"'s but works fine. Wanted the 2 T but they were out of stock. Ended up jacking one side at a time to install the spacers, but need to find to old posts that show the center jacking point for front and rear. Tend to agree with some of the other posts, going to need to drive up on a couple of 2X10's.

Thanks

Jim

JARblue

07-03-2013 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimc (Post 2390832)

Ended up jacking one side at a time to install the spacers, but need to find to old posts that show the center jacking point for front and rear. Tend to agree with some of the other posts, going to need to drive up on a couple of 2X10's.

Thanks

Jim

Here's a link to the center jack points (front and rear). This thread has a lot of good info regarding jacking up the Z as well :tup:

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...ml#post1403729

Stino

07-03-2013 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NS370Z (Post 2390714)

Thanks for the pictures. Did those red jack stand covers come with them or can you buy them individually?

I purchased the jack stand covers separately at Harbor Freight. It's been a while, but I think I got them for $4.99 with a coupon.

Stino

07-03-2013 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MX52Z (Post 2390696)

MX52Z, now you had me wondering. I too have the same floor jack with the same measurements. I purchased two of these floor jacks and lift my Z by placing a floor jack on each side and lift about six inches at a time until I reach my desired height.

I created a short video of where I place the floor jack when lifting the front of my Z. I hope you and other members find this video helpful. :tiphat:

Limeybastard

05-07-2014 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Stino (Post 2390446)

I dont think Stino has placed the front jack point in the correct area, I made a comment in that picture of his in the above gallery link you posted. I was under the impression to raise the front you need to use the front cross member according to the service manual diagram.

axmea?

05-07-2014 11:31 PM

That Jackpoint jackstand is so clever. It is very expensive but a must for the enthusiast. My thing is this, how many times do you really lift your car to warrant such an expense?
As for the Harbor Freight jack wait 'til they get it back down to under $100 and get their 25% off coupon.

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