Trolley Jack question
 

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.

tks

Jim

I picked up a low profile jack at pepboys 2 ton for 90. Im lowered and it still fits under.

I think that's going to be too tall for the center jack point and rear jack point at the very least. It may be too tall for the sides as well. If you ever lower the car it'll be more of a problem. Driving up on some 2x4s would most likely allow the jack to work. Harbor Freight/Northern Tool usually has a pretty good low profile jack for a fairly reasonable price.

Get the right tools for the right job. It will kick you in the a$$ down the road if you don’t.

Harbor Freight has a jack that has a minimum saddle point of 2-5/8 inches, and it's usually for sale around 80 bucks with a coupon. ^^

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

+1 for harbor freight. If you can't afford $80 we can't really help you. Even at 2.5" I'm not lowered and I STILL have to drive up on 2x4s to get under the car because the center jack point is too far under the car. Good luck with 5.5"

I have this HF 39" model Low Profile Floor Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump® Jack and although it slides under my Z lowered on Swifts, it's still not long enough the reach the front lift point.

No matter what jack you get, the front wheels are going to have to roll up on something first. I use wood for now but I'll be getting the longest Race Ramps I can afford in time. It's money well spent.

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.

Could be, plus the little chin spoiler on mine starts to hit the jack before I can get it all the way in.

I want ramps anyway because I don't always need to jack up my car and take the wheels off. Sometimes, just driving the front or rear up is faster and easier.

I got this jack with a coupon it was $60. the thing weighs a TON but has no problem lifting the Z and is low enough to reach the frame on the sides and the differential in the rear.

Make a 2x10 step ladder to roll up on like this one

I got this lift on sale for <$120: Arcan Quick Lift Professional Service Jack — 3 1/2-Ton, Model# XL35 | Floor Jacks| Northern Tool + Equipment

It is fairly low profile, has 3.5 Ton lifting capacity, and 21"+ maximum saddle height. I typically drive my passenger wheel up onto a 2x10 board to give me enough clearance to reach the front center jack point. At stock height the jack fits all the way under the car without touching the undershroud. However, my front chin spoiler gets in the way of the handle going up and makes the first part very inefficient as the strokes are very short until the car starts to lift. That minor issue along with the fact that the thing weighs nearly 100 lbs and leaves marks when I drag it around my painted garage floor are the only cons. Everything else is :tup:

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.

just found these... http://www.jackpointjackstands.com/ :tup:

pretty bad A$$ but a tad bit pricey

Nice find. Looks like something only Jay Leno can afford to prop up his Duesenberg though. My budget is more Home Depot lumber style for now.

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?

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

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

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

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

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.

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:

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.

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.