Trolley Jack question

MX52Z · 07-03-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Stino

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, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Stino

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?

Cbtech · 07-03-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NS370Z

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, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MX52Z

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.

Jimc · 07-03-2013, 04:51 PM

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, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimc

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

Using Jack Stand...where to contact point?

Stino · 07-03-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NS370Z

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, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MX52Z

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?

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.

Limeybastard · 05-07-2014, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stino

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

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? · 05-08-2014, 12:31 AM

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.

07-03-2013, 04:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jimc Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 75 Posts: 97 Drives: 12 Vert Tour BS M6 Rep Power: 12	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

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	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. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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