Best High Lift Floor Jack?

[nikhsub1]

Thanks everyone, I'm ordering The Pro Eagle with wheels.

I've never been sorry for buying the best.

Good choice! You can also get a bed mount for it, pretty slick.

 

[Johnkn]

Greetings, what bed side mount are you running? Builtright? thanks!

 

[smurfslayer]

Ouch. $430... that’s 2x KO2’s mounted and balanced.

 

[Johnkn]

Not one time in my life have I regretted buying the best. I have regretted many times unfortunately trying to take the cheap way out, being unsatisfied, then buying again with the final result costing more than if I had done it properly the first time..

 

[smurfslayer]

That’s a fair point

 

[Badgertits]

I wonder if harbor freight Daytona Jack would work at the frame. The yellow jack height is 23 1/8 and the green Jack is 24 1/4.

The 24 1/4" may be the ticket.

The poster who showed the pics of his results w/ the 18 5/8" are about the same as my findings - so again I ask, in what world would that factory scissor jack actual suffice if you were stranded w/ a flat FRONT tire? If my 3 ton 20" HF jack couldn't do it (& felt a little taxed in the process as well) then what good is that puny thing going to be? LOL

Another poster mentioned jacking the front by lifting under the coil spring I suppose from the A-arm? No bueno man.....bad idea. There's a reason for the little arrow on the frame & also i seriously doubt that part of the suspension/front end is meant for that kinda stress.

 

[SSWIM]

Not one time in my life have I regretted buying the best. I have regretted many times unfortunately trying to take the cheap way out, being unsatisfied, then buying again with the final result costing more than if I had done it properly the first time..

I agree to a point. A jack that is going to be used repeatedly, like in daily, I could definitely see an argument enforcing your post. But even with that said, many HF jacks are used daily in shops around the country. And last a very long time. I own 3 shops and many floor jacks are NAPA, HF and Snap On. The difference is really not that significant.

While a do agree 100% with your post on many many things, a floor jack is not one I would place in that category.

Sam

 

[nikhsub1]

Greetings, what bed side mount are you running? Builtright? thanks!

Yes.

 

[Johnkn]

I agree to a point. A jack that is going to be used repeatedly, like in daily, I could definitely see an argument enforcing your post. But even with that said, many HF jacks are used daily in shops around the country. And last a very long time. I own 3 shops and many floor jacks are NAPA, HF and Snap On. The difference is really not that significant.

While a do agree 100% with your post on many many things, a floor jack is not one I would place in that category.

Sam

No worries Sam, I don't disagree, everyone has different needs. The 2 (heavy as $hit) floor jacks I presently have are ~40 and 25 years old respectively, and have served me well. I doubt either has the reach I need for the Raptor. Having another jack that is relatively light and is on rubber wheels to roll easily and quietly across my driveway is worth the price of admission for me. I just turned 64 and am looking for the EZ button wherever I can find one now.. LOL.. take care......

 

[SSWIM]

No worries Sam, I don't disagree, everyone has different needs. The 2 (heavy as $hit) floor jacks I presently have are ~40 and 25 years old respectively, and have served me well. I doubt either has the reach I need for the Raptor. Having another jack that is relatively light and is on rubber wheels to roll easily and quietly across my driveway is worth the price of admission for me. I just turned 64 and am looking for the EZ button wherever I can find one now.. LOL.. take care......

I hear ya. Old is good though. Have others do the work.

Sam