I have the CT 3-ton and can lift the entire front end of my Explorer, but I'm quick to put jack stands at both axles and then drop the jack ASAP!bushcrafter wrote: ↑ I have a Nissan Xterra. Does anyone know if it lifts high enough and can be used for trucks and SUVs?
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Arcan 3 ton Aluminum/Steel Floor Jack $139.99 shipped
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- vkizzle
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- Daijoubu
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SUVs don't have that high of a clearance
The Xterra have about 9 inch?
Mine is scheduled for delivery by end of day!
The Xterra have about 9 inch?
Mine is scheduled for delivery by end of day!
- bushcrafter
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I was talking about the real suvs not the fake ones(cross over) . Nowadays most of the people mistake real suvs (body on frame) with cross overs(unibody). Mine has 265/70/16 BF goodrich rugged AT tires on so need sth with high lift.
- gumby
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When I had the Honda Pilot, I needed at least 21" to get the wheels off the floor so 18" wasn't high enough. You need to measure how high the vehicle's existing height is to find out the required lifting height for the jack.
- i6s1
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You just need to put the jack in the right spot. Sometimes the factory jack points are fairly high up. But if you're short on reach, you can put the jack under the lower control arm.
Remember, when you're changing a tire on the side of the road, the jack is the only thing supporting the vehicle. It has to be a safe, secure place. But when you're doing work at home, the jack only lifts the car until you put jackstands under the frame and remove the jack. So you can use a less secure jack point, like the LCA or the differential.
Remember, when you're changing a tire on the side of the road, the jack is the only thing supporting the vehicle. It has to be a safe, secure place. But when you're doing work at home, the jack only lifts the car until you put jackstands under the frame and remove the jack. So you can use a less secure jack point, like the LCA or the differential.
- Daijoubu
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And/or add a hockey puck
- RastaManMax
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This looks like the Princess Auto jack that I got years ago for $200. At this price I would highly recommend it. Even at $200 I had zero regrets relative to the crappy tire jack it was replacing.
- qaz393
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which one from princess?RastaManMax wrote: ↑ This looks like the Princess Auto jack that I got years ago for $200. At this price I would highly recommend it. Even at $200 I had zero regrets relative to the crappy tire jack it was replacing.
- sweetcheese
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Anyone have experience using it under a pickup?
- Szharkov
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The Torin in store has a range of 3.6" - 18.1" and also includes an adapter which adds another ~ 4" to the lifting range. Yes it is heavier, but you are rolling it on the floor anyways, so I don't see that as a big deal for me personally.
- i6s1
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⬆sweetcheese wrote: ↑ Anyone have experience using it under a pickup?
i6s1 wrote: ↑I've got the Arcan one. I got it at a US Costco when the dollar was better. It's a pretty nice jack. I used to keep it my back shed cause I was worried about it getting stolen from my carport. So it was nice to have less weight. I use it on my 8000lb diesel pickup so I'm sure it's got enough power for the average home user. Also no rustime despite 4 years of outdoor storage.
- Rlcky
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mine got shipped today, anyone else got confirmation?
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- zapperman
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I also use it on my 2007 F150. 4x4, 2" level. No issues or need for additional height. Love the thing...sweetcheese wrote: ↑ Anyone have experience using it under a pickup?
- Octanum
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Apparently this is an annoying issue when it comes to a lot of cars. If you just jack up your car by the side pinch welds, you run the risk of bending them. Unfortunately for me, Subaru doesn't give any alternative jacking points for this car (though people online have their suggestions). Anyways, as a test, I decided to first jack my car up using the jack that comes in the trunk, and the point of contact is definitely not the pinch weld. The jack has a gap for the pinch weld to fit in, but doesn't actually touch it as far as I can tell (for my car, the point of contact is immediately behind the pinch weld). I've been considering getting an adapter off ebay, but the prices are pretty bad due to shipping.i6s1 wrote: ↑ You just need to put the jack in the right spot. Sometimes the factory jack points are fairly high up. But if you're short on reach, you can put the jack under the lower control arm.
Remember, when you're changing a tire on the side of the road, the jack is the only thing supporting the vehicle. It has to be a safe, secure place. But when you're doing work at home, the jack only lifts the car until you put jackstands under the frame and remove the jack. So you can use a less secure jack point, like the LCA or the differential.
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Unless you have something like a Benz where the underside has a plastic cover, just use a solid part on the frame. Pinch welds are for the manufacturer provided service jack. I haven't used that spot once.Octanum wrote: ↑ Apparently this is an annoying issue when it comes to a lot of cars. If you just jack up your car by the side pinch welds, you run the risk of bending them. Unfortunately for me, Subaru doesn't give any alternative jacking points for this car (though people online have their suggestions). Anyways, as a test, I decided to first jack my car up using the jack that comes in the trunk, and the point of contact is definitely not the pinch weld. The jack has a gap for the pinch weld to fit in, but doesn't actually touch it as far as I can tell (for my car, the point of contact is immediately behind the pinch weld). I've been considering getting an adapter off ebay, but the prices are pretty bad due to shipping.
- sukkaprice
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Ordered the jack from this thread, and it shipped today from ontario. i should get it by friday. free shipping for 50+lbs is amazing deal.
I am greatful for all the comments in this thread - my motomaster aluminum jack failed in May and it did a barrel-roll under the car while i was raising it. (always use jack stands). I have been looking for a replacement but could not find anything but that all steel torin jack at Costco Langley. just a bit too much jack to put in the mobile toolbox. this Arcan is just right.
It feels like i've been waiting forever for a better jack to come along. i was trolling princess, summit, even resorted to looking at CT again. I was going to buy the Home Depot 3T jack, but thank goodness i saw this thread.
I am greatful for all the comments in this thread - my motomaster aluminum jack failed in May and it did a barrel-roll under the car while i was raising it. (always use jack stands). I have been looking for a replacement but could not find anything but that all steel torin jack at Costco Langley. just a bit too much jack to put in the mobile toolbox. this Arcan is just right.
It feels like i've been waiting forever for a better jack to come along. i was trolling princess, summit, even resorted to looking at CT again. I was going to buy the Home Depot 3T jack, but thank goodness i saw this thread.
you can DIY a cushioned adapter for jack points with pinch welds: dollar store hockey puck and file/saw/rout a groove across the diameter to accomodate the weld. The ones on ebay are made of urethane (like a skate wheel), but being a canadian site and all, pucks have enough give, and they're cheap enough to replace.
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Get a hockey puck and put a slot in itOctanum wrote: ↑Apparently this is an annoying issue when it comes to a lot of cars. If you just jack up your car by the side pinch welds, you run the risk of bending them. Unfortunately for me, Subaru doesn't give any alternative jacking points for this car (though people online have their suggestions). Anyways, as a test, I decided to first jack my car up using the jack that comes in the trunk, and the point of contact is definitely not the pinch weld. The jack has a gap for the pinch weld to fit in, but doesn't actually touch it as far as I can tell (for my car, the point of contact is immediately behind the pinch weld). I've been considering getting an adapter off ebay, but the prices are pretty bad due to shipping.