Floor jacks compatible with the S2000
#11
Registered User
Sorry, I was not as clear as I should have been. This jack goes under the side jack points behind the front wheels and the side jack points in front of the rear wheels. It will raise the car high enough using either side point to get both wheels on one side off the ground.
#12
Originally Posted by beechx1' timestamp='1435107166' post='23658185
I use this one but branded differently Low Profile jack with LED. This jack is apparently sold under several brand names. Mine came with a blow molded case that fits in the lower well of the trunk in the S2k. It is low enough to fit under all four jack points and lifts high enough to change tires and brakes.
I got mine from Wal-Mart several years ago. Mine is labled Performance Parts GM 7024 low profile trolley jack with LED light.
I got mine from Wal-Mart several years ago. Mine is labled Performance Parts GM 7024 low profile trolley jack with LED light.
Most of the time, I would jack a whole side of the car up from the front side jack point behind the front wheel. Since the pivot points the jack is working with, the two wheels on the opposite side, are not the same distance to the jack, the jack pad does not move up in the same vertical plane. That stresses the hinges on the jack and the metal support bars that keep it all moving in the same vertical plane. Now if I raise the jack all the way with nothing on it and stand on the base of the jack to keep it from moving, I can move the jack pad quite easily ~4" to either side.
I've picked up the 2.5 Ton alu HF jack since then and it is much heavier and sturdier, but now my 2x6s are no longer high enough to reach the front center jack point. I need to raise the front about 3" with the bigger jack to access that front center point.
#13
I have the long low-profile HR aluminum jack and it will reach both center points at stock height without rubbing. When lowered, I need to jack one side at a time to add 2x6s under all the wheels, then I can get the center points and get the car up.
I've also done the lazy way and just lifted one side at a time high enough to put stands on the frame rails of that side. It does mark up the rails, though. And I don't like putting that much stress on the jack or the frame to lift it so high from the front-side point.
I've also done the lazy way and just lifted one side at a time high enough to put stands on the frame rails of that side. It does mark up the rails, though. And I don't like putting that much stress on the jack or the frame to lift it so high from the front-side point.
#14
Here is what I use. I also have a 2009 ZR1 that is almost impossible to get up in the air, but these work very well
http://www.raceramps.com/
http://www.raceramps.com/
#15
I have the Omega 29203 floor jack. It does reach the front and rear central jacking points without boards.
Be warned! This is a big heavy jack. It is 42 inches long. The handle is 52 inches long. The jack weighs 121 lbs.
I starts off very low at 2.5 inches.
I bought the jack because I did not want the hassle of the boards.
Just roll it out of the garage. Slide it under the car and jack from the center point. Done. No hassle.
It also works well with my Track Miata, which is lower still.
Be warned! This is a big heavy jack. It is 42 inches long. The handle is 52 inches long. The jack weighs 121 lbs.
I starts off very low at 2.5 inches.
I bought the jack because I did not want the hassle of the boards.
Just roll it out of the garage. Slide it under the car and jack from the center point. Done. No hassle.
It also works well with my Track Miata, which is lower still.
#16
I have been using the Harbor Freight 1.5 Ton Compact Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with Rapid Pump. I have used them for years. I last paid $59.99 on sale. One failed (would not lift) a couple years ago, but for the price, if it lasts 5+ years, its worth it.
#17
Registered User
Mike
#19
I have the Omega 29203 floor jack. It does reach the front and rear central jacking points without boards.
Be warned! This is a big heavy jack. It is 42 inches long. The handle is 52 inches long. The jack weighs 121 lbs.
I starts off very low at 2.5 inches.
I bought the jack because I did not want the hassle of the boards.
Just roll it out of the garage. Slide it under the car and jack from the center point. Done. No hassle.
It also works well with my Track Miata, which is lower still.
Be warned! This is a big heavy jack. It is 42 inches long. The handle is 52 inches long. The jack weighs 121 lbs.
I starts off very low at 2.5 inches.
I bought the jack because I did not want the hassle of the boards.
Just roll it out of the garage. Slide it under the car and jack from the center point. Done. No hassle.
It also works well with my Track Miata, which is lower still.