Floor Jack - Good budget options?

[shader112]

Well I need to get a floor jack for the garage. I've survived on a bottle jack for 10 years but finally gave in. I'm working on a friends beater car alot and it sits low to the ground. Tired if messing with the bottle jack.

I purchased a huskey from HD, used once and returned. It barly fit under the frame and it kind of sucked all around. Got the bigger husky low pro jack from HD, and it also sucked and was returned.

Any recommendations on a 3 ton low pro? Would like one that doesn't fall apart but doesn't cost 140 bucks either....thanks

 

[AndrewMT34]

Its a bit more than $140, but I can't recommend the Harbor Freight Daytona 3-Ton Low Profile jack enough. Its a snap-on floor jack with different branding.

3 Ton Low-Profile Professional Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP, Orange

Amazing deals on this 3T Low-Profile Pro Floor Jack Orange at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[CorbLand]

Its a bit more than $140, but I can't recommend the Harbor Freight Daytona 3-Ton Low Profile jack enough. Its a snap-on floor jack with different branding.

3 Ton Low-Profile Professional Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP, Orange

Amazing deals on this 3T Low-Profile Pro Floor Jack Orange at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I have this one as well and it’s been solid but I haven’t used it for long or a lot.

 

[Amos Moses]

Another recommendation for the harbor freight. They had some issues with older jack stands getting recalled, but the floor jacks have been great.

 

[browning2480]

I need one for lifted trucks, if anyone has a good option.

 

[Amos Moses]

I need one for lifted trucks, if anyone has a good option.

I use the same one with a block of 4x4 lumber. Not sure how safe that is so **not a recommendation**

 

[Gseith]

I have had good luck with a NAPA branded low profile jack for about 6 years. I actually have two to make rotating tires easier.

 

[Gseith]

I use the same one with a block of 4x4 lumber. Not sure how safe that is so **not a recommendation**

I have used a block of wood in the past for taller trucks, but use jack stands for safety.

 

[hunterjmj]

I got a Red Brand or Big Red 4 ton from Tractor supply that I use regularly. I think it was $260 or something. Does the job.
I also use jack stands as well.

 

[browning2480]

I use the same one with a block of 4x4 lumber. Not sure how safe that is so **not a recommendation**

That is what I am currently doing lol. Figured I should practice more safety

 

[shader112]

I appreciate the input guys, looks like the harbor freight is the one to get

 

[dieselchessy]

That is what I am currently doing lol. Figured I should practice more safety

They make extensions for the HF jack for lifted rigs. A bit safer than wood blocks.

JE-210--Floor Jack Extension

www.911motorsports.net

 

[dtrkyman]

I saw an adapter for jacks someone makes for lifted trucks on an off road recovery channel on youtube, not sure the name or which channel?

Yeah like that^^^

 

[Poser]

May be hard to find a 3 ton Jack with a low enough profile to sit under a car. I have noticed they have gotten real expensive. I have one I bought around 20 years ago for $40.

 

[shader112]

May be hard to find a 3 ton Jack with a low enough profile to sit under a car. I have noticed they have gotten real expensive. I have one I bought around 20 years ago for $40.

Yea the husky one fit just barley. I can drive it ontop of a 2x4 to get some extra height if needed.

It is ridiculous what stuff costs nowadays. I wanted to be around 50-75 bucks for this, but that only buys shitty husky ones that aren't worth owning. Hopefully this harbor freight one works out. Will need to go donante some plasma so I can afford it....

 

[BigE]

I've also owned the Harbor Freight jack for around 8 years and it works great for everything. Was able to get it under a car with hydraulic suspension that failed, which made it a low rider until fixed.

 

[displacedtexan]

Me and a bunch of my friends are pretty into modified diesels as a hobby. Or profession for quite a few.

The vast majority of us are using and abusing Harbor Freight floor jacks.

 

[CorbLand]

Yea the husky one fit just barley. I can drive it ontop of a 2x4 to get some extra height if needed.

It is ridiculous what stuff costs nowadays. I wanted to be around 50-75 bucks for this, but that only buys shitty husky ones that aren't worth owning. Hopefully this harbor freight one works out. Will need to go donante some plasma so I can afford it....

Mine fits under my wife’s Kia Optima no problem.

 

[ReddingArcher]

Another vote for the Harbor Freight one. Its been solid.

 

[Scorpion]

I need one for lifted trucks, if anyone has a good option.

If you need more than 22-24” lifting capacity, your next best option is a ProEagle 3 ton.

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