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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by tonguewin
No one specifically state which ones can go directly under the front without having to drive on 2x4s. Anyone have any information on this? Thanks.
Not sure if any can. I jack from the front right/left then use the diff to do the rear two. I keep the jack on the diff slightly loosen for safety.
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by BlakeKleinCalabrese
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No one specifically state which ones can go directly under the front without having to drive on 2x4s. Anyone have any information on this? Thanks.
Not sure if any can. I jack from the front right/left then use the diff to do the rear two. I keep the jack on the diff slightly loosen for safety.
There are some but they are not light nor cheap. I believe this one can, but im not sure. Youd have to measure the distance from the front bumper to the jacking point and find a jack.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...9613_200329613
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by tonguewin
No one specifically state which ones can go directly under the front without having to drive on 2x4s. Anyone have any information on this? Thanks.
This is what I'd like to know as well. I have a leaky Craftsman that I want to replace and if I'm going to get a new one, I'd rather get one that can reach the front jackpoint without the 2x4s.
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by EP Heart
Originally Posted by tonguewin' timestamp='1378306033' post='22760772
No one specifically state which ones can go directly under the front without having to drive on 2x4s. Anyone have any information on this? Thanks.
This is what I'd like to know as well. I have a leaky Craftsman that I want to replace and if I'm going to get a new one, I'd rather get one that can reach the front jackpoint without the 2x4s.
There is not a craftsman or harbor freight jack made that can reach the front center jack point without help. It is too far back. You will need a baller extra long jack.
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Old Sep 5, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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Okay that gives me some good info, are most of the ones listed in this thread able to when you drive the s2k onto 2x4s?
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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I have the Omega jack in the Northern Tool link above. It reaches both the front and rear center jacking points by simply rolling the jack under the car. A word of caution... This jack is HEAVY and with the handle attached, LONG. So storage could be an issue.

I bought mine because I did not want the hassle of driving up on boards. I also try to avoid using anything but rubber covered jack stands on the side lift points.

I also have a lowered Miata track car and it works well there also.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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$35 at Discount Ramps. Work great with any jack to get to the front lift point. Bonus...they fit in the trunk!
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 02:16 AM
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This is the best jack on the market for the S2000.



http://www.acjacks.com/acjacks_003.htm
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by INDYMAC
This is the best jack on the market for the S2000.



http://www.acjacks.com/acjacks_003.htm
I looked at AC jacks for the Pantera and choked on the price and weight. This model was $600+ and weighs 89 pounds. There are similar jacks out there but I do not know about the quality.
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 09:35 AM
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No kidding on the $600 price! I will stick with a couple of 2X6s under the front tires every time I need to do a tranny fluid change!
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