Alright folks. Time for me to buy a new floor jack. I was wondering what jack everyone here uses or recommends. Im buying one this weekend, so get your opinions in now!
And Thanks!
Big Earner
What Type of Jack do you use and why?
Alright folks. Time for me to buy a new floor jack. I was wondering what jack everyone here uses or recommends. Im buying one this weekend, so get your opinions in now!
And Thanks!
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09 135i Msport 6mt
04 330i ZHP (sold)
David
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Lookin for all reommendations here people.
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Boss
As soon as I get home. Bought mine at Costco.
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2005 ZHP, Alcantara, Silver Cube, Nav, Sharked, BMW Perf Intake, BMW Perf CF Strut Brace, CF Valve/Fuel Rail Covers,
Shadowline Grills, CF Splitters, Fog Light Inserts, Euro-mirrors, CDV Delete, Beisan vanos, GAS DISA, BP Coded
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I use a 2 ton from Harbor Freight ($26) and, some nice 3ton jackstands.
Big Earner
Arcan Professional Tools' 3.5 Ton Capacity Professional Low Lift Jack. Pros:Low lift height 3.5", 3.5 ton capacity, very sturdy. Cons: weighs 99lbs.
And Big Red 6 ton jack stands. Pros: 6 ton capacity, double locking, $40/pair, very sturdy. Cons: none. Get 2 pairs!
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How can that jack weigh 100lbs?
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Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Enforcer
I have the low profile Harbor Freight aluminum jack which has held up well for 8 years of changing tires for autocross and track events. It was cheap, lightweight and I never get underneath a car with just a jack holding it, so I wasn't too worried about it 'failing'. It's similar to this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B0027VFZE6
I noticed it was on sale just a couple months ago in a Harbor Freight ad for $59.99. If you browse the web or check your automotive magazines for coupons, you might find it cheaper.
I also use a big 3-ton jack for changing tires on the X5. I like to use that beast to jack up the entire side of the X5. If you don't have a larger vehicle, the HF jack will do for you and will raise one side on a zhp.
Big Earner
I have this Craftsman 3 ton jack and stands set minus the creeper. I got it for Christmas - purchased for me around 1999(?) based on the Craftsmans name and warranty.
When/if I need it to - it barely gets under the front/rear ends on the Xi. Probably wouldn't work on lowered cars. Almost all of the time I resort to lifting at the jack pads.
I think I have the 3.5 ton version of this (I couldn't find) that was purchased around 2002.
I just saw this one on Amazon... looks shmexy and capable for the stanced...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B000OUZVK0
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Boss
Also using an Arcan XL 3.5 ton low profile. Picked it up at Costco.
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ZHP Pre-Ride Briefing
2005 ZHP, Alcantara, Silver Cube, Nav, Sharked, BMW Perf Intake, BMW Perf CF Strut Brace, CF Valve/Fuel Rail Covers,
Shadowline Grills, CF Splitters, Fog Light Inserts, Euro-mirrors, CDV Delete, Beisan vanos, GAS DISA, BP Coded
Enforcer
My floor jack weighs at least 100 lbs. Its a retired one from Discount Tire. It needed a spring and lube, I replaced it and lubed it up and its good as new, With a tape covered handle... sounds classy doesn't it?
My garage: 08' Alpine White 135i Coupe putting out 405 wHP to BOTH rear wheels. 05' LeMans Blue X5 4.8is that I like to call Truckmeat. Socketheads 05' Dinan tuned ZHP, and a few Hondas to keep it real.
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