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Floor Jack question
- Thread starter poomero
- Start date
Do you think you would be able to get me the model number? I want to know how high it will raise to.
- Location
- Seattle, WA
Yep, just jack up under the pumpkin and place jack stands under the frame rails. Lower the jack under the pumpkin and swap out the springs. You don't need a special jack. Hint: jack it up as high as it will go when you put the jack stands under the rails.
The jack is heavy duty aluminum. I haven't seen one like it since it was new but they do have a similar one. Not that it's a great jack. I've had to tighten nearly every bolt on the darn thing. Everything written has either been worn away or painted over but it raises to 20". Jack stands are Craftsman 6 ton and extend 24".
Don't forget to chock the wheels...
...and like Josh said, raise from the pumpkin. Catch me on a day off and I can lend a hand.
Don't forget to chock the wheels...
...and like Josh said, raise from the pumpkin. Catch me on a day off and I can lend a hand.
blakews2217
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Alton, Illinois
My dad owns a machine shop so I just borrowed the forklift. Sad part is it had no breaks and the mast leaked down 3 inches in 45 minutes. Kinda scary.
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old_man
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Loveland, Colorado
Too bad HF stopped selling their long frame floor jack about 10 years ago. It will go up to about 30 inches. Makes quick work out of a lifted vehicle.
Green XJ Jeep
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Spanaway Wa
I use these stands, so far no complaints
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/ACD9/34115.oap
and a Performance Tool W1627 floor jack
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/ACD9/34115.oap
and a Performance Tool W1627 floor jack
- Location
- In the islands
I buy all my floor jacks and jack stands at Harbor Freight. They have floor jacks with more than 20" of lift and stands of 3 tons = 16" ; 6 tons = 23" and 12 tons = 30" maximum height.
If there is a store near you, go online, get some coupons, save your self a few buck.
I have a set of the 6 ton stands that work vey well under the unibody when I have to drip the axles.
If there is a store near you, go online, get some coupons, save your self a few buck.
I have a set of the 6 ton stands that work vey well under the unibody when I have to drip the axles.
There is one across the street from me. I will be going there. Thanks guys
madmax
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Woodburn, OR
I have a 3.5 ton with 19" of lift. I build a 4" and 12" extension for it. Basically a 4×4x1/4 the has a leaf spring plate weld on the top and the bottom plate has a capsolted 7/8 nuts. I use a 7/8 bolt and washed to attach it to the floor jack. Simple and solid. I've been useing the set up since 2007
- Location
- WA state
Powerzone 380044 3 Ton Aluminum and Steel Garage Jack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UM7B98/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_N5Wzzb320Z8B8
I was gifted this a couple years ago. No complaints. I use 2x4 or 4x4 blocks for extra height if necessary.
I was gifted this a couple years ago. No complaints. I use 2x4 or 4x4 blocks for extra height if necessary.
