Good Cheap Floor Jack for Pits?

[NickST]

So I am giving up my 106lb cast iron floor jack in hopes of finding something a bit more portable this year. Does anybody have some suggestions for a decent lightweight jack that won't break the bank?

[Reijo]

Cdn Tire has a smaller aluminum one that is light .... and comes on sale every now and then for about $125.  I have had mine for quite a few years now with no problems .. .light, compact.  But if you need something with a high lift that is another story ...

[MurrayPeterson]

I have one like this: http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/motomaster-aluminum-steel-low-profile-racing-jack-1-5-ton-0090021p.html#srp

Mine is blue, and I bought it from Auto Value, but the price was pretty close.  It has lasted for years; the only thing to remember is to not over-extend it by jacking too high, or it blows out a seal.  Not good for super high lift or heavy vehicles.

[NickST]

Just a quick update. I've been watching a number of items at Canadian Tire, Princess Auto, and on Amazon. Settled on this jack this week:

Allstar pit 6-pump Aluminium Pit Jack:


http://www.jegs.com/i/Allstar-Performance/049/ALL10425/10002/-1

I picked it up off Amazon for under 200$ CAD including shipping 

I noticed today they raised the price to 690$ CAD + 512$ shipping, LOL!!

[Reijo]

Cdn Tire has their alum. Racing Jack on right now for $149.    Until Wed I think....was on sale last week so....     A few years back I paid $129 on sale for that jack...price has gone up I guess.....

[NickST]

That was the one I was considering actually, might still get it if this one doesn't pan out for some reason. It is supposed to arrive tomorrow, so I guess we will see if I get a jack or an empty cardboard box, lol.

As you can see, after I ordered it somebody went "Oh crap..." and raised the price!

[zero10]

You're showing a different seller.

Amazon still has it for $664 with free shipping - that's SOOOOoooo much better

[NickST]

It arrived this morning, whoo hooo... 2 day prime shipping, lol

Really nice jack overall, it breaks down with no tools and is so light compared to my old one. Going to be a great addition to my pit-kit

[Reijo]

You run any of those snow events out in Vancouver, Nick?

[NickST]

No, everything is on hold until I finalize the sale on my place right now... which, unless this goes sideways (which it has now several times), is tomorrow    I plan to start doing events next month for their cup series.

I also plan to sign up for the solo pro school hopefully tomorrow, then fly out and Mr. Dan-O will be splitting his car with me for the school.

[Reijo]

Well, good luck with the sale and hopefully see you soon!