Harbor Freight sells junk. Everything I've ever
bought from them (which isn't much, but does include a floor jack
and jack stands) has been defective, has failed or broken
somehow. I'd pay double what they charge for double the quality.
Brian
On 3/18/12 12:37 PM, Larry Bard wrote:
Thanks, I assume you're referring to this one, for $160:
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-lightweight-aluminum-racing-jack-with-rapid-pump-68051.html
and implicitly opining that the minimum saddle height of 3.25
inches should work (which sounds right).
Larry
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:29:01 -0400
From: MStark [at] Copper.net
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Floor Jack -- clearance/recommendation
for 512TR
CC: ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com
To: larrybard [at] hotmail.com
I, too, use the aluminum jack from Harbor Freight. It's
really light
weight and portable, but adequately study for lifting half a
TR.
Michael James wrote:
Ferrari chassis being the stiff beasts that
they are, I've
found that half the car arises when either front- or
back-lift point is
used. For a 4,000 lb. car, a jack will have to lift
2,000 pounds as
the whole side will get airborne. For a 308, I use a
1.5 Ton race jack
- it works fine, but can be a bit of a struggle.
Charles Perry had
found a 2-Ton racing (read- low profile) model, same
manufacturer, for
his TR. Both units we use are available from Harbor
Freight. Sure,
Griots Garage or Jegs will sell you a low-profile
'racing jack', but
you'll pay big-bucks for it. Its a simple contraption
- unless you're
running a NASCAR pit crew, I doubt you'll recover an
investment in a
'pro' model. The 2-ton racing jack at Harbor Freight
would fit the
bill, they're surprisingly well-made. I've had
nothing but problems
with my 308, and it has spent more time on/off
jackstands than it has
on its own wheels, so I use my jack a LOT.
Jack stands? Consider your garage floor - if
you have a
painted/finished surface, you'll want FLAT feet or
you'll crush the
finish and damage your floor coating. Otherwise, your
standard,
garden-variety Craftsman 2-ton jackstands would do
just fine.
M
Shopping for a floor jack that can
be used for my
512TR (and 993), and pair of jack stands, I
guess. Don't expect to use
it for anything more than changing tires.
What's the minimum "saddle"
clearance specification I need? Most regular
models seem to be 5",
which is clearly too high, so if I get a low
profile model that is,
say, 3 1/2", will that be low enough? What
minimum weight rating is
recommended, e.g., 2.5 tons (I have seen a few
rated 1.5 tons, which
seems too low)?
I'm willing to put up with a relatively heavy
jack if it translates
into significant cost savings.
Also, any guidance on jack stands? I certainly
don't want to try and
save a few bucks if the tradeoff is
stability/safety.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Larry
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