Mr_Asa
PowerDork
11/27/21 10:20 a.m.
I find myself in need of a solid floor jack that I can use for the truck. I don't 100% need a 3-ton, but they typically have the lift height I need, and even the high-lift 2-ton and 2.5-ton jacks don't usually get the same height a 3-ton will.
I'm intrigued by the Hammer Store's jacks, but I don't know about their longevity. Same with all of them, really. I was in NAPA and they had some nice looking ones on display and on a decent sale, but I didn't want to pick one up without checking in.
Are there good ones out there that won't cost an arm and a leg and will last me a decade or so before crapping out?
Harbor Freight low profile 2.5 ton.
Mine is 10 years old with zero problems.
I bought the yellow Daytona ($180?) HF version. The Hot Rod (Finnegan maybe) guys have them and they say it's the best. So far I'm in for 2 years and all is good.
docwyte
PowerDork
11/27/21 10:46 a.m.
I've got a couple of the HF aluminum "racing" jacks and I've been impressed with how long they've lasted. I don't use them that much in my home garage but I take one to the track and it works great
I have the HF 3 ton model and love it for the low saddle height and the top end jacking height (23"). I use plastic Rhino Ramps a lot for maintenance, and it gives me the ability to jack up a vehicle and then slide the ramps under the tires.
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-low-profile-super-duty-rapid-pump-floor-jack-yellow-63183.html