Floor Jack Recommendations

[ErylFlynn]

Not sure where to put this, but the Gladiator is my limiting force for making a decision. I have an old Craftsman one, more than 20 years old and I keep having to fill it at the worst time with Hydraulic Fluid. So I am not feeling good about continuing to use it. Harbor Freight has one at about $240 and of course Amazon has tons of things that who knows if they are junk or not. Looking for maybe 24" or more lift, axles sit about 15 or so off the ground and if I ever have to lift from the frame to allow things to droop the extra distance would be good.

What all are you using that you would buy again?

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[NULL POINTER]

The Daytona jacks at Harbor Freight are really good quality (I know, HF and quality is an oxymoron). But it's true, they're good jacks. They come in all kinds of capabilities and some cool colors, too. I have one of these that I have used on my JLUR, F150, and wife's car. Haven't used it on the Gladiator yet. $50 off right now if you are an Inside Track member. Daytona™ Low Profile Car Jack (harborfreight.com) Edit to say, my JLUR was stock, if you are lifted/larger tires than 33's or plan to go that way, the one you mentioned has 5 inches more lift which would be beneficial.

 

[kevman65]

I concur on the HF Daytona.

Just look very closely at what model has what lift height, they vary.

 

[Lunentucker]

 

[fourfa]

The latest Harbor Freight stuff can be great - they clearly have buyers and product managers who understand the market. I have this guy for the Jeep; love it and would highly recommend it if you need to lift high. I also have a ~25 year old HF aluminum racing jack that gets very low under sports cars; it's a little grimy around some fittings but still works great.

I fear to price out a hydraulic jack that hasn't leaked a little in 25 years; I'll deal with a little oil for what I've paid over a lifetime

 

[Idlethunder]

I have the Badland 3 Ton Off-Road Jack from Harbor Freight. It has worked great for me for almost two years. It's been used for everything from tire rotations to installing a lift in the driveway.

 

[aFatBird]

I love my 3ton pro eagle jack but if that harbor freight badlands 3ton was a thing back when I was shopping I would of got that.

 

[KVJ]

I have the HF Off road jack too. It's great. However, for my old HF floor jack I bought extension from 911 Motorsports here: https://www.911motorsports.net/Jack-Extension-Trail-Jack_c_33.html between the two I have a good set.

 

[ErylFlynn]

Guess I am here adding to harbor freight shortly. Have some work on my wife's car I need a jack for and be good to get it now.

 

[ErylFlynn]

Thanks, got a badlands, was only 40 more than my next option so seemed better to cry once.

 

[Josh00333]

Guess I am here adding to harbor freight shortly. Have some work on my wife's car I need a jack for and be good to get it now.

Flynn how did the jack work out? I need to work on the kids car and my old one died in my move a while back, never replaced it. Figured I would use this as an excuse to buy a new one and get something that would work on the lifted Jeep. Jack work on a regular sedan/car as well?

 

[ErylFlynn]

Flynn how did the jack work out? I need to work on the kids car and my old one died in my move a while back, never replaced it. Figured I would use this as an excuse to buy a new one and get something that would work on the lifted Jeep. Jack work on a regular sedan/car as well?

Works fine the only issue is the height on the back. I needed to come at the rear axle from the side due to clearance.

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