Floor Jack Question - Page 2

Jamo · #1 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 11:56 AM

I use the Red Wings for my C6.

sharpe 1 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 11:58 AM

Good choice!!!!!!!!!!!!

FrankJohnson69 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 08:22 PM

I would have thought you guys would prefer a Washington Capitols puck....

Badger · #4 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 11:04 PM

If you haven't checked Grizzly Industrial for jacks you're missing a good bet. They make several including lightweight race jacks. Their catalog is a real gem...over an inch thick! Every possible tool you could imagine, plus some you've never heard of but will want. go to grizzly.com or call 800-523-4777 Badger

FUNFER2 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 08:09 AM

We've used this jack for racing the sprint car from Speedway "Motors" for years and have never had a issue. And we beat the crap out of it. Dirt, mud, dragging it through the pits, on the track ect... and has held up very well.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Billet...-LBS,2697.html

$129

Or, go for the big bucks.

$500

RodKnock · #6 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 09:00 AM

Hey Kevin, Does it fit under a Cobra? Looks very nice.

FUNFER2 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 09:39 AM

It did until i put in the Mexican hydraulics and lowered it too the ground.

Just kiddin, yes it works fine since it's a lower profile unit. For padding, I cut up a circle from one of our used sprint car tires, works great. Might as well extend the use of the tire,....... for as much as they cost.

I even use them as floor mats in front of the work benches.

FUNFER2 · #8 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 09:55 AM

Bernica- you have a Kirkham, and no pics ? Shame,...shame....

lol

Bernica · #9 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

Bernica- you have a Kirkham, and no pics ? Shame,...shame....

lol

Look at my profile. I'm all Shelby, no Kirkham. CSX4250, no compromise.
I will post some pics to my profile when I can.

FUNFER2 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 02:29 PM

Now you're not only making me cry but,...... balling.

Is the one pictured as your avitar, yours ?

RodKnock · #11 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernica

Look at my profile. I'm all Shelby, no Kirkham. CSX4250, no compromise. I will post some pics to my profile when I can.

Ooh, that hurt, speaking as a Kirkham owner, but Evan will love ya.

I'm not one to start any fights, but there are some people out there that may feel that a fiberglass CSX is a compromise compared to an aluminum Kirkham.

Bernica · #12 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 09:31 AM

I use RaceRamps to get the car up, which gets it up enough for most work. If I need to go higher, then a conventional, good-quality floorjack with protection to get it in the air. Jackstands with the "U" shape top work fine with my round frame. I just pad them to keep from scratching. www.raceramps.com

Anthony · #13 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I want to buy a new floor jack from Harbor Freight, since that seems like one of a few good choices after reading many past threads. Here's my question. The Kirkham has a round tube frame, but the floor jack has a flat "saddle." Is a flat saddle OK to use to lift a round-tubed car or do they make a floor jack that has a concave-surfaced saddle to fit the round tube frame better? Thank you.

I have one of their jacks. I usually jack the car from the end of the main frame rails, under the cap at the end of the main tube, from either the front or the rear. If I want to put the entire car on jack stands, then I first jack up the rear of the car, and place jack stands at their lowest settings under the frame rails (use the smaller rated jack stands, as they have a shorter minimum height - if you jack the rear too high, then you can't get the jack under the front). I then place the jack under the front, and jack the car to the desired height, and place the jack stands. If needed, I then go back to raise the rear, raising the rear jack stands. Lowering the car I do the opposite.

FUNFER2 · #14 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 03:01 PM

Anthony- have you thought of buying, (and damn, can't recall the company name) it looks like a drive up hydraulic jack but, it's mechanical. I'll see if I can find the product and be back. It's been talked about here many times.

Ok, here's a link. I'm thinking about buying one myself. Can't change a engine but, It would make life easier for servicing, cleaning ect. They also have attachments for other duties.

got my Kwik Lift

Anthony · #15 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FUNFER2

Anthony- have you thought of buying, (and damn, can't recall the company name) it looks like a drive up hydraulic jack but, it's mechanical. I'll see if I can find the product and be back. It's been talked about here many times.

Ok, here's a link. I'm thinking about buying one myself. Can't change a engine but, It would make life easier for servicing, cleaning ect. They also have attachments for other duties.

got my Kwik Lift

Nice lift, but I'll use my jack stands for now, until I find the time/money to buy and install a lift in my garage.

I bet you could install an engine. I installed an engine from the side of the car, with a cherry picker, with the car up on jack stands, never removing the hood.

PANAVIA · #16 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 01:22 AM

Translation: I NEED MORE SPRINKLES FOR MY DOUGHNUTS.

FUNFER2 · #17 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 06:48 AM

hehe !

Bernica · #18 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 03:28 PM

I was going to be the Guinea Pig and try your body on the CSX frame, but it would have been an expensive experiment and I have two kids to still get through college....

RodKnock · #19 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 04:27 PM

A couple years ago, "jdog" or Jerome was thinking of doing the same thing on CSX4795. He eventually sold the car, so he never did attempt it.

Jamo · #20 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 05:30 PM

So, getting back to floor jacks....