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Originally Posted by Jimc Looking to buy a floor jack, 370Z on 19" Wheels, not lowered. The jack I'm looking at has a minimum height of 5.5 inches, does any

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Old 07-03-2013, 11:05 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Looking to buy a floor jack, 370Z on 19" Wheels, not lowered. The jack I'm looking at has a minimum height of 5.5 inches, does any know if it will get under the Z. Low profile jacks are just too expensive.

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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.

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F34rSDN2KZ0
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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.

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?
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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
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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.
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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.

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F34rSDN2KZ0
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.
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