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Old 08-26-2013, 12:24 PM
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http://www.harborfre...talsavings.html

3 ton jack coupon $79.99

That way you dont have to worry.
Should still fit under the S too I think but should probably go check in-store to be sure. They usually have floor models out.
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Originally Posted by spaceman_spiff
any thoughts about using the 1.5 ton to lift a G35? safe? stupid? I haven't checked if the 2 ton is on sale, but the 1.5 ton for 69 is a good deal. the 2 ton is 140 retail on harbor freight.
If you lift each corner at a time, 1.5 ton is enough. G35 is 3500 lbs so about 875lbs each corner (assuming the car distributes its weight evenly), that is .4375 ton. Even the worst case, lift the whole front or rear at the same time is about 1750lbs and that is 0.875 ton.

Always make sure you use sufficient jack stands not the floor jack alone and wheels chokes as necessary.
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Originally Posted by spaceman_spiff
follow up Q- found a coupon online for 69.99 for this jack. have you tried to use it to lift any cars heavier than a s2k? my other car is an 06 G35 coupe, which weights 3400 pounds. since this jack is rated for 1.5 tons, I'm wondering how capable it would be still for a car that's heavier than the S2K. would prefer to have 1 jack I could use for both cars, but not if it's going to be a safety issue.

OP, got a link to the coupon? Thanks
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Originally Posted by 2Kaputnik
Originally Posted by spaceman_spiff' timestamp='1377531118' post='22745268
follow up Q- found a coupon online for 69.99 for this jack. have you tried to use it to lift any cars heavier than a s2k? my other car is an 06 G35 coupe, which weights 3400 pounds. since this jack is rated for 1.5 tons, I'm wondering how capable it would be still for a car that's heavier than the S2K. would prefer to have 1 jack I could use for both cars, but not if it's going to be a safety issue.

OP, got a link to the coupon? Thanks
http://www.harborfre...iNzgxNCJ9%0D%0A

Try this- if it doesn't work, coupon code is 70938165
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Originally Posted by Sabre
http://www.harborfre...talsavings.html

3 ton jack coupon $79.99

That way you dont have to worry.
Should still fit under the S too I think but should probably go check in-store to be sure. They usually have floor models out.
whaat that's a great deal too. this harbor freight place rocks.

although you are probably right about double checking the clearance since it isn't advertised as a racing jack.
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i HAVE THE GREY HARBOR FREIGHT 2 TON ONE WITH THE TIWST PRESSURE RELEASE T BAR HANDLE AND LOVE IT. ZERO ISSUES AND FITS UNDER ANY SLAMMED CAR GREAT. THINK I GOT IT ONSALE FOR $100 AND HAVE HAD IT FOR EASILY CLOSE TO 2 YEARS WITH NO SERVICE AND ITS HELD UP GREAT.
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I have an standard Craftsman jack that will not fit under the front lip (not lowered-stock car) but I just drive it up on 2X4s (for each front tire) and I have room for the jack. No big deal. I did cut the end of the wood at 45 degree angle to make it easier to drive up and put a spot of duct tape underneath to keep them from sliding.
Works like a charm. That way you can have a bigger jack for the other cars. I have an MDX among other cars.
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http://www.harborfreight.com/25-ton-...8049-8047.html

this one. I personally have this one and it works great. very low profile, good price and hasn't failed me. its pretty sturdy/heavy. Doesn't look like it was cheaply made. Just pick up some jack stands and you'll be ok
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Originally Posted by Sabre
I got this one
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...html-7814.html

With some coupon from the back of a Car and Driver magazine or something it was $59.00
Fits underneath fine, lifts easy.

Just to double check, this one will reach the front jack point without needing to drive the front tires on top of something?
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Originally Posted by baZurk
I bought a low profile (2.5 ton??) jack from costco for $100. It works great. I can just barely get it under the side since I am lowered.
Can't go wrong with this. Includes lifetime warranty with costco.

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EDIT: Make sure you call your local costco, they have been trying to get rid of these. Last time I checked they were around $80 for the display model.


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