Low Profile Jack

[MP_R33]

Hey guys need a low profile jack, struggling to find a good one though. Originally wanted the Arcan one from Costco but it's looking to be impossible to find now.

I came across this, what do you guys think?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-Ton-Low-Profile-75mm-505mm-Quick-Lift-Trolley-Jack-Double-Pump-Hydraulic-/380764228777?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58a7510ca9&_uhb=1

[Odium]

3000kg is good, but it also weighs 36kg so its definately not a light weight jack that you can easily throw in the boot of the car to head to the track. One of the great things about the costco jack's is that they are light weight enough to carry around with one hand if you wanted to.

[kaitoukid]

Not being helpful, just saying the costco one I have is sweet

Do they not stock it anymore?

[Leroy Peterson]

I got a TTI one from total tools. 70mm clearance I think. was like $150 or something. metal wheels, but other than that hasnt failed me yet.

its in there: https://www.google.c...WVJPcmkjQvJbDmw

[MP_R33]

Ye I would prefer a light weight one... Is there anything close to the Costco one

[R31Nismoid]

Bloody Costco haven't had them for ages.. I know a few people that have been checking once a week or so for a few haha, you're not alone in the want for one of them

[Birds]

I'm one of the selfish dream boats who bought 10 of them so I could hold my car up with at least 6 and have 3 left to look at; 1 to keep in its box and appreciate in value.

[Leroy Peterson]

that guy who died recently from not using axel stands... probably a Costco jack

[R33shaun]

i got one of these recently

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TORIN-BIG-RED-JACKS-2-TON-ALUMINIUM-HYDRAULIC-TROLLEY-RACING-JACK-LOW-PROFILE-/350707460075?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51a7cb27eb

its works well and seems well made

they shipped quickly and had no dramas, also comes with a warranty

[billywhiz]

People like Birds may be re-selling costco ones on ebay, search for Arcan 1500kg, I know I did, just don't have the history of it as it was ages ago. Remember checking at the time and the price was there/thereabouts especially considering the faff of getting in to costco.

[Sunkist]

I have one with no car it collects dust until I have guards to roll/flare

#subtleplug

[xALmoN]

you can give the jack to me.

[Dan_J]

i have a jack similar the one posted at the start, if your car is low the higher part of the jack can get stuck on sway bar etc yet the lower part will be able to clear the crossmember but wont reach it due to being too short in length.

so size does matter guys

[Odium]

My current one is strong, but stupid heavy... Its not low enough to go under my front bar and reach in far enough to get to the cross member... I need to drive the car up onto little wooden lifter ramps first, pain in the arse

Are the costco ones long enough that you can reach the cross member in the middle and still have room to actually move the jack handle under the front bar?

[billywhiz]

No, same shit for the arcan under a silvia

[Odium]

Tempted to just buy a cheapy one, then I can throw that under a tow point on the front to lift the car just a little bit so I can get my main jack onto the crossmember without any hassles. Just sucks balls when you've only got one jack and the car isn't running for some reason and you need to get the front up... Currently it's this weird unsafe dance involving jack stands in weird places so I can reposition the jack, blergh.

[Charles89]

Got lucky and got an Arcan last year before they went discontinued. Great jack, hasn't failed me yet. But I think Repco sells one that's similar for under $200 too.

[billywhiz]

Arcan discontinued? Good job my warranty would have run out anyhow.

[MP_R33]

This one looks like the best buy atm:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KINCROME-TOOLS-1T-ALUMINIUM-HYDRAULIC-TROLLEY-WORKSHOP-JACK-K12063-SP-KC-/281178301085?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item417788629d&_uhb=1

12kgs!

[Odium]

This one looks like the best buy atm:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KINCROME-TOOLS-1T-ALUMINIUM-HYDRAULIC-TROLLEY-WORKSHOP-JACK-K12063-SP-KC-/281178301085?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item417788629d&_uhb=1

12kgs!

Now we're going in a different direction... First you wanted a low profile jack... now you're going for a light weight one which can only hold 1000kg, with a 375mm maximum lift height (not much compared to the original 505mm one you posted) and it doesn't look low profile at all...