Best way to lift car with scissor jack to place jack stands?

94RS

No fucks given.
Yes, get the much heavier floor jack because you have a relative that has an SUV... Do you even need a jack to change the oil on any suv bigger than a Geo Tracker..? :lol:
 

96LSteg

Jemel
94RS said:
Yes, get the much heavier floor jack because you have a relative that has an SUV... Do you even need a jack to change the oil on any suv bigger than a Geo Tracker..? :lol:
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nope slide right up under my wife's GMC Acadia without even lifting it up. All I need is a drip pan, filter and new oil (and various tools) :lol:
 

here&there

In St. Louis, MO
Try a military shovel and don't even use the scissor jack.

Dig a pit under the motor and crawl in it, Alabama style.
 


K3Ntegra

Member
I visited harbor freight (HF) today. The 1.5 ton aluminum jack that DCi (post #28 ) linked to was really nice, especially the weight (30-40 pounds) and length, but the deal breaker (no go) was it could only lift to 14 and 3/8 inches. This is an inch above my scissor jack's maximum height.

The HF 3 ton heavy duty jack, is indeed very heavy, and would be unwise to bring on a road trip.

If one knows of any other aluminum jack with 1.5 to 3 ton capacity with around 30 pounds in weight, and less than $150 shipped, it would be appreciated. High rated user reviews, is something I keep in mind. Although this seems very unlikely.

By the way, is the following meant to mean anything, "Bend this tab after inserting ratchet bar". Completely metallic. The only mechanism i notice, is to push the the handle slight sideways from left to right, which doesn't seem to have much effect to the stability of the ratchet masts.
http://i.imgur.com/KY8K1uJ.jpg

Trust me, I "RTFM". The orange phalic object was referred to as "ratchet mast" in the manual not "ratchet bar".
http://i.imgur.com/UMe59wa.jpg

Edit: This seems to have explained it... SMH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F0F9j3Avjo

Only way the ratchet mast could sink in is, if the the handle is lifted (which will be near impossible due to weight being weighed down on the mast, or if the jagged hooks all snapped at once. These jack stands is, have minimum height of 9.5 inches, when the mast is full submerged into the base. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UM42RC/ref=ox_ya_os_product_refresh_T1

By the way the Highlander is a "crossover suv" weighing under 3800lbs (1.9 tons).

Thanks to those who have provided constructive posts.

Edit 2: These seem good, but a bit too pricey :(. Cheaper than anything on Amazon though!
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-aluminum-racing-floor-jack-with-rapidpump-68051.html
Youtube demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izFzFHxQ_3g

Ford Excursion Turbo diesel is 7725lbs. To just lift the front, I guess the 2 ton would do! I'm indeed leaning toward the HF $160 floor jack.
 


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Aussie

Zoom-Zoom
I bought a pittsburgh tubing bender once. Tried to bend some 3/8th tubing, bent the handle on the bender... just saying ;)

I can't recommend many jacks cause I haven't used too many brands, but old craftsman jacks have worked great for me; new ones suck. The Arcan super low profile has been fantastic for me and I'd highly recommend it, might be a little more than you want to spend, but for working on lowered cars it's great.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200514333_200514333

I have an older model of this one also:

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-2-1-4-ton-floor-jack/p-00950523000P

Don't know how well the new one works, but the one I have has been strong for 10 years.
 
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TheIVJackal

Freedom through Jesus
Just use the SJ. That what I've used on every single car I've changed oil on and never had a problem. Double check the positioning, raise it a little and make sure it hasn't moved enough for it to be an issue, then get under the car and your good. If it's a wheel you are taking off, then place it under the car as an extra safety precaution. Nothing is 100% safe so just be careful no matter how you are attempting to lift the car.
Saw a jack fail with a kid under it when I was in Auto Tech in HS, old heavy F-150 bounced off the tires and kid came running out from below... Same kid cut his finger open while trying to cut carpet with a razor blade he was holding upside down. Don't think he was all there.
- Aaron
 

here&there

In St. Louis, MO
TheIVJackal said:
Just use the SJ. That what I've used on every single car I've changed oil on and never had a problem. Double check the positioning, raise it a little and make sure it hasn't moved enough for it to be an issue, then get under the car and your good. If it's a wheel you are taking off, then place it under the car as an extra safety precaution. Nothing is 100% safe so just be careful no matter how you are attempting to lift the car.
Saw a jack fail with a kid under it when I was in Auto Tech in HS, old heavy F-150 bounced off the tires and kid came running out from below... Same kid cut his finger open while trying to cut carpet with a razor blade he was holding upside down. Don't think he was all there.
- Aaron
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WRONG WRONG WRONG.

NEVER NEVER NEVER go under any vehicle, when it isn't on jack stands.
 

Russell D

New Member
I have the aluminum jack from harbor freight linked to in post 28, I've been using it for years and it's been just fine, when I change my oil I use that jack and jack up from the factory mounting location and put a jackstand under the crossmember. It's plenty high and plenty safe!

And don't be worried about the 1.5 ton load rating, that's is 3,000lbs, that enough to pick up an entire integra...
 
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