how much jack do I need for a '96 LS400?
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how much jack do I need for a '96 LS400?
Looking at the service manual (on a CD) that the seller gave me, it seems that the primary lifting points are in the middles of the axles. Obviously the front end is a lot heavier than the rear. Would a 1.5-ton jack be enough to handle this? I ask because I have a coupon for such a jack for about $60. The on-line specs say that the entire car weighs 3650 pounds, which is a little closer to 2 tons than to 1.5. On the other hand, even under the front axle, the jack wouldn't be lifting the entire weight of the car, but it would be significantly more than half the weight.
What I'm thinking is to lift it that way and put jack stands under the side lifting points. I've been changing my own oil for 50 years now, and having it up like that would make it a lot easier.
So, what do you guys think? 1.5 or 2.
What I'm thinking is to lift it that way and put jack stands under the side lifting points. I've been changing my own oil for 50 years now, and having it up like that would make it a lot easier.
So, what do you guys think? 1.5 or 2.
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I just picked up the harbor freight 2 ton (which goes much higher than 1.5 ton) aluminum jack for $129 with relatively rare coupon bought for $4 on ebay
also, the aluminum jack stands, which are great, were picked up on a coupon deal this week for $29
also, the aluminum jack stands, which are great, were picked up on a coupon deal this week for $29
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you're never going to jack up the entire car's weight, so you'll be fine with either.
HF jacks are great for trackdays since they're cheap and light but their reliability is a bit hit or miss, so I tend to not keep them as primary garage jacks. I'm running a nice Torin at the moment.
HF jacks are great for trackdays since they're cheap and light but their reliability is a bit hit or miss, so I tend to not keep them as primary garage jacks. I'm running a nice Torin at the moment.
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I have had this guy my my garage for over 5years now, with zero issues. It's a beast for weight but will get under some exceptionally low cars.
http://www.wilmarcorp.com/item.aspx?iid=7113
http://www.wilmarcorp.com/item.aspx?iid=7113
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I know like 10 people using the low profile high lift harbor freight jack. It's one of the only jacks I have seen that can reach the front crossmember from the front of the car without issue. They are definitely not top of the line but mine hasn't had a hiccup for about a year. Used torin for years but I think they have gone downhill. The last 3 torin 3 tons I had only lifted like 2400lbs max and only lasted like 1 year before they started going to hell.
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you're never going to jack up the entire car's weight, so you'll be fine with either.
HF jacks are great for trackdays since they're cheap and light but their reliability is a bit hit or miss, so I tend to not keep them as primary garage jacks. I'm running a nice Torin at the moment.
HF jacks are great for trackdays since they're cheap and light but their reliability is a bit hit or miss, so I tend to not keep them as primary garage jacks. I'm running a nice Torin at the moment.
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I agree. have had problems with Torin jacks. no real issues with Harbor Freight except for one lose screw in a handle.
Aluminum floor jacks will spoil you for anything else!
Aluminum floor jacks will spoil you for anything else!
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