low profile floor jacks

[turbotank]

im in the market for a lowprofile jack for the shop. ive found a couple on line and and wanted everyones opinion on them or maybe someone has found a better one for the money.

here is the napa one. its really nice ive used one before and works really nice. im sure they dont make it so maybe i can find the manafactuer and get it cheaper.
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPag...NLE&PartNumber=7916402&Description=Floor+Jack

this one looks the same to me but is painted diffrent.
http://www.autobarn.net/2-ton-low-rider-floor-jack.html

lemme know what you guys think. im looking for a chaper option but it has tobe a lowprofile unit..

thanks

 

[ImportTuner]

Here is the one I wanted but could not justify the shipping so I ended up with a Sears 2 ton Aluminum jack ...

Omega 29023
2-Ton Heavy Duty Low Profile Service Jack
Extra long low side frames designed for long reach under the car chassis.
• Innovative design of Magic Lift offers a quicker lift for professional performance.
• Low-profile design for maximum access, which fits easily and safely under vehicle.
• Wide stance and low center of gravity provides optimum stability under load stress.
• Universal joint release mechanism provides precision control of load descent in any handle position.
• Exclusive designed breather plug eliminates air in the hydraulic system, optimizing jack performance.
• 2-Ton lift capacity.
• Low pickup is only 2.5"; max saddle height is 20"

 

[kartracer55]

American Forge and Foundry products are, oddly enough, made in china. I have no experience with thier floor jacks, but they sell a large vise which is definetly sub-par. Thier tool carts are also pretty flimsey.

I would take a look at an Arcan Jack. There is one floating around the shop and its a few month old, and pretty nice for the $$. IT was bought for less than 100$. Made in China, but It seems like most affordable ones are. It has a pretty low saddle height, Although Im not sure if it is under 3 inches like those jacks. Its a 3 1/2 ton unit that is pretty well built. As far as lift hight, I have never had a problem with this jack. The US made OTC's are a little high for certain cars that have been slammed or have full body kits, but I have not seen a stock car that this is too high for. It has a nice wide saddle and its pretty stable. IT definetly takes quite a bit of effort to jack up heavier loads, not quite as easy as other jacks I have used, but it also has a pretty high lift height.

 

[CraigFL]

This is the one I bought and am very happy with it!

http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html

 

[ImportTuner]

This is the one I bought and am very happy with it!

http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html

Very nice jack ... pretty expensive but like tools, will probably last forever ..

 

[ron in sc]

I've got an AC DK20Q. I works fine and I particularly like the handle because it's easy to control how fast or slow you lower a vehicle. It doesn't screw one way or the other to lock or unlock. Instead you lift handle and slightly turn to the left to lower it.

 

[nx2000]

I got my low profile aluminum jack at Costco. It's rated for 3000lbs but I don't trust it as much as I do my 7000lbs jack.