Author Topic: Where Can I Find A Good Floor Jack for Lowered Vehicles?????? (Read 5289 times)

longms · « **on:** November 08, 2007, 01:39:01 PM »

I keep having to back my car onto some wooden blocks and then sneak the jack underneath. Does anyone know of a good Floorjack that would fit underneath a lowered M3??? I need one bad. Don't want to hassle with the stupid wooden blocks all the time Thanks

longms · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2007, 02:00:40 PM »

Forget it. I am going to make a step system out of wood to raise it up enough to get the jack underneath. That is my only option without spending soooo much money on a floor jack.

asubimmer · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2007, 06:35:52 PM »

I have a craftsmen one

sumyungguy · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2007, 09:07:10 PM »

Quote from: asubimmer;37363

I have a craftsmen one

The Craftsman one is nice, similar design as the Snap-On, Jegs, American General....

P. Kennedy · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2007, 11:28:58 PM »

Do a search for Ranger floor jacks.

longms · « **Reply #5 on:** November 09, 2007, 12:49:25 PM »

what is the clearance min on those jacks?

How low can it go???

P. Kennedy · « **Reply #6 on:** November 09, 2007, 01:53:40 PM »

My Ranger jack is a little less than 3" at minimum.

Wise Old Dog · « **Reply #7 on:** November 09, 2007, 03:09:00 PM »

Pat, what model do you have. Is your car lowered? Does it clear the front spoiler when all the way under? I too am tired of using bricks or wood blocks everytime I want to jack it up.

asubimmer · « **Reply #8 on:** November 09, 2007, 03:16:34 PM »

I think mine is like 3.25" or so, I'm sure its on their site

longms · « **Reply #9 on:** November 09, 2007, 03:26:31 PM »

most i have seen are like 2.5" or 2.75". they are out there just need to find it. search: low floor jack on google

P. Kennedy · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2007, 06:05:34 PM »

Quote from: Wise Old Dog;37402

Pat, what model do you have. Is your car lowered? Does it clear the front spoiler when all the way under? I too am tired of using bricks or wood blocks everytime I want to jack it up.

My Ranger jack model is RFJ-2TX. My car is not lowered...yet. My car doesn't have a front spoiler...yet, so I'm probably not one to ask. When I jack from the front, the middle of the jack body just comes in contact with the oil pan. I usually jack from the side, under the frame crossmember.

gearheadE30 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2007, 07:40:09 PM »

I think some old civics ( I know, I know) came with lightweight low-profile folding scissor jacks. I have also found that I can pull up on the side of the car and lift it just high enough to clear the jack. It doesn't take much on a car this light.

longms · « **Reply #12 on:** November 10, 2007, 07:35:38 AM »

I found some...Something like these....

http://www.autobarn.net/2-ton-low-rider-floor-jack.html

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/ap200lp.html

www2.northerntool.com/product/200329613.htm

longms · « **Reply #13 on:** November 21, 2007, 07:42:25 PM »

For all that care I bought one and it is awesome. Really good reach and looks heavy duty. It is the American Forge and Foundry 2 Ton Low Rider Floor Jack. Got it from the Autobarn. If anyone is in the market check it out. Thought I would share the wealth.

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 30, 2007, 12:01:37 AM »

http://www2.northerntool.com/product/200329613.htm