A/C jacks and jack stands - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

Fskof · 2nd April 2003, 08:11

Not to long ago there was a group buy for the A/C jacks and jackstands. I would like to hear what everybody thinks of there purchase. Is every one happy? What would you have done different. I was unable to make a purchase at the time because I was in the middle of building a house. I am now ready to spend some money. Since everyone here has some experience with these jacks I would like to know which model I should get. I would be using it on a M5, BMW X5, Dodge Dakota 4x4, and a Porsche Boxster. I am planning on getting a jack and 4 jackstands

Thanks for your help!

Frank

James A · 3rd April 2003, 00:25

I bought an AC jack before the group buy came up, best jack I've ever had by far. It has a very low height when collapsed so it easily fits under my Caterham. And, the release is the best I have ever used or seen, very controllable. Their jacks are absolutely first rate. I have not tried their jack stands.

Bart Carter · 3rd April 2003, 01:37

I have been working on cars for 40 years and the jacks and jack stands are the best I have ever owned. How's that for a recommendation?

Call the Ultimate Garage.

FAST 5 · 3rd April 2003, 04:35

I've been casually searchinf for a new jack that is of top notch quality. Can you please let me know what web site has the jack and its stand. Thanks for your assistance.
Robert

Need4Spd · 3rd April 2003, 04:42

How about this jack? $180, 3.5 in. min. height, 37.4 lbs.Aluminum Racing Jack

atomic80 · 3rd April 2003, 04:46

I was also part of the original group buy too. I bought the larger jack and four jackstands. I couldn't be happier with the quality and ease of using these items.

I highly recommend these items from AC too.

pmiranda · 3rd April 2003, 05:10

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Originally posted by Need4Spd
How about this jack? $180, 3.5 in. min. height, 37.4 lbs.Aluminum Racing Jack

I've read bad things about the harbor freight jack in particular, and harbor freight in general. Cheap junk.

Need4Spd · 3rd April 2003, 05:57

Guess maybe it was too good to be true, although $180 for a jack is hardly cheap. What have you heard and can you provide link to source? I almost bought one!

Fskof · 3rd April 2003, 06:27

I'm planning on buying it from the ultimate garage, I just dont know which model to get? Thats why I decided to ask this board and see what most would recommend. Thanks for the reponse

Frank

atomic80 · 3rd April 2003, 06:44

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Originally posted by Fskof
I'm planning on buying it from the ultimate garage, I just dont know which model to get? Thats why I decided to ask this board and see what most would recommend. Thanks for the reponse

I bought the DK13HLQ floor jack with the rubber pads and the 3000N-Flat jackstands with the rubber pads.

Try contacting Steve at ultgar@earthlink.net.