floor jack recommendations

[Took]

Realized my Tacoma back tire had a slow leak and really did not have time to take it to a shop and sit and wait; so I pulled the tire and dropped it off at a local shop while I worked and then picked it up on the way home. I have a 2 ton floor jack but that is not tall enough for the Tacoma TRD and after using the one that comes with the truck, I realized I need a real floor jack for the shop that is tall enough to life a typical 4x4 or SUV. I looked on Amazon and read the reviews; but I trust you guys more than those comments. I don't make my living working on vehicles but I do want something decent and safe for casual use, rotating tires, etc.
Thanks in advance!

 

[ronn47]

I have this one from Harbor Freight, it does well on my '05 Yukon and '62 M38A1.

3 ton Low-Profile Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP

Amazing deals on this 3T Aluminum Rapid Pump Racing Jack at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[NC Boy Scout]

I have this one from Harbor Freight, it does well on my '05 Yukon and '62 M38A1.

3 ton Low-Profile Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP

Amazing deals on this 3T Aluminum Rapid Pump Racing Jack at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I have a similar one from harbor freight. 3t, low profile, long reach, quick pump. I believe I paid right around $200 on sale last year for it. No complaints.

3 Ton Long-Reach Low-Profile Professional Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP, Green

Amazing deals on this 3T Long-Reach Lp Pro Floor Jack, Green at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[MCQUADE]

I have a similar one from harbor freight. 3t, low profile, long reach, quick pump. I believe I paid right around $200 on sale last year for it. No complaints.

3 Ton Long-Reach Low-Profile Professional Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP, Green

Amazing deals on this 3T Long-Reach Lp Pro Floor Jack, Green at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I have the same one, no complaints.

 

[Chdamn]

I have this one from Harbor Freight, it does well on my '05 Yukon and '62 M38A1.

3 ton Low-Profile Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP

Amazing deals on this 3T Aluminum Rapid Pump Racing Jack at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I’ve got the same one. Worked great until I loaned it to a buddy who jacked up his truck on an incline. Warped the frame.

It still works but it won’t retract all the way now so I can only do my pickup. Won’t go low enough to get under a car.

 

[BigWaylon]

You need the one you have, and a 6x6 block of wood. 😝

 

[Button Pusher]

3 ton with high reach $120. Use their coupons and save more money.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200788240_200788240

 

[Dale Gribble]

You need the one you have, and a 6x6 block of wood. 😝

Beat me to it.👍

I usually use 4x4 and 2x4 blocks and once I get the vehicle raised to the height I need, jack stands go under it.

 

[catpop]

Ronn47
I have an M38A1 also
Can’t remember year 50 something I think

I have 2 1/2 and 3 ton floor jack models
My 3 is heavy, got it for my F250 service truck b/c the 2 1/2 wouldn’t git-er-dun.

 

[Jayne]

I have the same one, no complaints.

I have that one too, but in orange. Works on my 1500 4x4 (at the stock ride height) and is low enough to get under the minivan as well.

 

[Jerzsubbie]

I have a similar one from harbor freight. 3t, low profile, long reach, quick pump. I believe I paid right around $200 on sale last year for it. No complaints.

3 Ton Long-Reach Low-Profile Professional Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP, Green

Amazing deals on this 3T Long-Reach Lp Pro Floor Jack, Green at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I have the Pittsburgh Pro version of this from a few years back. It’s been great for Tacoma’s, 4Runners, GX’s. Depending on how I’m jacking it up, sometimes I use a block of wood (6x6 or laminated plywood).

 

[saiga12shooter]

I also have the 3 ton low pro jack from Harbor Freight. No complaints here. I know quite a few people that use these, some much harder than others, never heard of any problems.

 

[Infamous1]

Harbor Freight has a 4x4 extra reach daytona that i bought. Its a 3ton jack and it does my 4x4 stuff with ease!

 

[johnnyb]

Harbor Freight has a 4x4 extra reach daytona that i bought. Its a 3ton jack and it does my 4x4 stuff with ease!

I have this one
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton...al-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-blue-56641.html

It’s the 3 ton long reach quick pump version. Lifts from 3.5in to 24in

 

[vaskeet]

another Harbor freight floor jack here IMO its the best deal out there

 

[HMP]

Just got through using a HF/Pittsburgh jack. Theyre good jacks.
And, yes, blocks of wood around the garage can come in handy

 

[phideux]

You need the one you have, and a 6x6 block of wood. 😝

I've got a pile of 2ft 6x6 chunks. had them for years, used them many times under cars and trucks.

 

[Get Off My Lawn]

I have this one from Harbor Freight, it does well on my '05 Yukon and '62 M38A1.

3 ton Low-Profile Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP

Amazing deals on this 3T Aluminum Rapid Pump Racing Jack at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I've had this one for years, it hasn't failed.
Make sure you use good floor jacks (not Harbor Fright),

Consumer Advisory: Warning to Harbor Freight Jack Stand Users | NHTSA

Harbor Freight Tools recalls more than 1.7 million Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton and 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, which may collapse under load.

www.nhtsa.gov

and do not get the smallest one's you can, my son got a small pair at WallyWorld, we were torquing down something while replacing cam seals and they collapsed dropping the car.

 

[Timfoilhat]

I've got a bottle jack. It's good for vehicles and still small enough for other uses.