Trolley Jack question

Jimc · 07-03-2013, 07:24 AM

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

stevent85 · 07-03-2013, 07:28 AM

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

Chuck33079 · 07-03-2013, 07:28 AM

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.

1st · 07-03-2013, 09:52 AM

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

Alstann · 07-03-2013, 10:09 AM

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. ^^

Stino · 07-03-2013, 11:05 AM

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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 know if it will get under the Z. Low profile jacks are just too expensive.

tks

Jim

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

NS370Z · 07-03-2013, 02:40 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, 02:43 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, 06:02 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.

Limeybastard · 05-07-2014, 09:10 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

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.

dP3NGU1N · 07-03-2013, 12:06 PM

+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"

MX52Z · 07-03-2013, 12:50 PM

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.

Stino · 07-03-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MX52Z

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.

MX52Z · 07-03-2013, 02:21 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?

Stino · 07-03-2013, 08:26 PM

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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.

07-03-2013, 07:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jimc Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey Age: 75 Posts: 97 Drives: 12 Vert Tour BS M6 Rep Power: 12	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

07-03-2013, 07:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
stevent85 Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 928 Drives: 2011 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 14	I picked up a low profile jack at pepboys 2 ton for 90. Im lowered and it still fits under. onzedge likes this. __________________ Takeda stage 2 CAI, Z1 HFC, GREDDY Turbo TI-C

07-03-2013, 07:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	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. 1st and MX52Z like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-03-2013, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	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. ^^ Masterbeatty likes this. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

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dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 19	+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" __________________ 35% Hooper Optik \| Takeda Attack CAI \| F.I. HFC \| Hotchkis Sway Bar \| Stillen 24row \| OS Giken Super Lock LSD \| TK Shift Knob \| EVO-R Carbon Diffuser

07-03-2013, 09:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	Get the right tools for the right job. It will kick you in the a$$ down the road if you don’t.

07-03-2013, 12:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
MX52Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 471 Drives: Z'less por ahora Rep Power: 13	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.

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