Whats the best jack for a 37?
04-05-2009, 09:53 PM
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Whats the best jack for a 37?
Spring/summer is coming, I'd like to perform some of my own work on my 37, Changing oil, probably installing HFC's or is it possible? what's the best jack or jack stands to purchase and where? looking for something with decent height so i can work nimble under-neath.
04-05-2009, 10:13 PM
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I have a lot of craftsman tools. I have a 3 ton Craftsman Professional floor jack, a pair of 6 ton jack stands, a low profile creeper, and a pair of rhino ramps for when I don't want o bother with jacking it up. If I had to get any one of those first, get the ramps. Easy to use, not that expensive ($50) and I find that I use them more often than the jack and stands since I've had them. But invest in the jack, stands, and creeper too.
Craftsman stuff online or at Sears, the Rhino Ramps can be found at most auto parts stores.
Craftsman stuff online or at Sears, the Rhino Ramps can be found at most auto parts stores.
04-06-2009, 12:02 AM
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Before you decide on jack or ramps, determine if you are going to lower (or are lowered) and if you are going to add any spoilers, etc. I am lowered on Eibach and have Stillen splitter and Rhino ramps are a no go unless you use 2x4 to get up on the ramps. I took them back and build my own ramps. As for jacks, I have Craftsman jack as well. It is way old (got from my dad), but it is not low profile enough to get under the car. Bought an aluminum low profile from Harbor Freight when they went on sale. Love it because not only does it work, but it is quick lift.
04-06-2009, 02:07 AM
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got my low profile craftsman jack. The best thing was is that i got it used for like 50 bucks since i used to work there, then i got my friend to bring it to my work and exchange it for a new one...best deal evah!
04-06-2009, 03:09 AM
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Def get a low profile jack so if you drop it you wont have any issues getting the jack underneath.
I have an American Forge 200T
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDi...lookup=AFF200T
I have an American Forge 200T
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDi...lookup=AFF200T
04-06-2009, 07:39 AM
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I don't plan on getting a drop, roads in queens are horrible. If I was to get that low profile jack where would be the safest place to start jacking up from? Say if I have to do an oil change. I don't want to use the ramps, wouldn't they grazed the rims?
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04-07-2009, 01:39 AM
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04-07-2009, 01:58 PM
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thats a nice jack, very similar to the craftsman one.
when i jack up the front i usually go directly under the mirror, you gotta get under there and look when you jack it up to place the lift on the frame. Once its up slide the stands under and let it down easy.
Youre a nub for now wanting to drop it cause you live in queens. lol im in SI which is just as bad if not worse and im SLAMMED. lol
when i jack up the front i usually go directly under the mirror, you gotta get under there and look when you jack it up to place the lift on the frame. Once its up slide the stands under and let it down easy.
Youre a nub for now wanting to drop it cause you live in queens. lol im in SI which is just as bad if not worse and im SLAMMED. lol
04-08-2009, 01:56 AM
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I hope this is obvious but never get under a car/truck when it's only supported by a jack. That's what the stands are for....
Jack it up, then the stands go under. The jack is then removed.
Also when doing a lot of work and the tires are off, slide them under the car (if they fit) so that they can help you avoid being crushed if the car fell off the stands.
Jack it up, then the stands go under. The jack is then removed.
Also when doing a lot of work and the tires are off, slide them under the car (if they fit) so that they can help you avoid being crushed if the car fell off the stands.