H3LZSN1P3R
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Its the only way to do things at my age if i have to lay down under a vehicle i feel it for the next few days lol
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Which floor jack and stands do you guys like (for tire rotations, etc.)?
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Linked4door
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For roadside I like my aluminum aceon jack (with a bigwheel kit installed from 911motoraports). For around the shop I have old steel harborfreight and noetherntool jacks.
What’s your ceiling height there?
H3LZSN1P3R
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14.5ft i have to be carefull not to hit the hood on the ceiling
Andersen24
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I’m with @H3LZSN1P3R - a lift is the ONLY way to go. Makes life so much easier. Also having a lift I have found problems early on just by being able to walk under my trucks and see what’s happening.
I use a pair of Powerbuilt 3 Ton All-in-One Jackstand/Bottle Jacks (https://www.powerbuilt.com/products...ttle-jack?mc_cid=4a92a506b1&mc_eid=f9f0369fed) for the rear and a Harbor Freight Daytona 3 Ton Long Reach Low Profile Professional Floor Jack with Rapid Pump for the front. Work good for me.
Andersen24
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@IowaPW hey how do you like the Atlas mount and balance machine? Once I get the addition done on my shop, I’ll be adding some tire machines as well. You happy with them?
CdnHO
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Anyone have any experience with the Arcan aluminum 3 ton floor jack? Project Farm rated it quite high.
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Yeah...really like them. I've had them for 18 months or so now in my home shop. I do maybe 1 set every month or so.
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I love mine. Especially with the bigwheel kit.
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CdnHO
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Thanks. I don't need the wheel kit as I service my truck on concrete.
Going to revive this thread.
Is 3 ton going to be enough to jack up the front under the front diff? Not just the side for a front complete? Or am I going to break things this way?
I need to upgrade my jack my old 1.5 tons don't cut it anymore, too small and too short
Is 3 ton going to be enough to jack up the front under the front diff? Not just the side for a front complete? Or am I going to break things this way?
I need to upgrade my jack my old 1.5 tons don't cut it anymore, too small and too short
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I use a 2.5 Ton.
You can jack under the diff, but it will take a lot of vertical to get both front tires off the ground if that’s your goal.
I generally just lift the from under the control arms.
WisHawk
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HF jack a bit different but works well.
www.harborfreight.com
3 Ton Off-Road Jack
Amazing deals on this 3 Ton Off-Road Jack at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
That new Harbor Freight off-road jack is nice. I’m using the Daytona “Long Reach Low Profile”, also from HF. It’s been great so far.
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3 ton Long-Reach Low-Profile Professional Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP, Orange
Amazing deals on this Orange 3T Steel Long-Reach Floor Jack at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
H3LZSN1P3R
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My shop is filled with welding and machining equipment i cant fit 9 of them lol
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That's the one I've had my eye on recently. Currently have a 3 ton Daytona that I've had for 4 years now and love it.HF jack a bit different but works well.
3 Ton Off-Road Jack
Amazing deals on this 3 Ton Off-Road Jack at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.