Thoughts on this Jack + stand kit?

Karbon · 06-22-2014, 01:26 PM

From Autozone - seems super cheap for everything it comes with and the jack + stands are all rated at 2 tons.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...0_#tab-reviews

Any reason not to buy this kit?
I don't honestly care for the creeper but it's a package deal.

Karbon · 06-22-2014, 01:47 PM

Nevermind!

Going to grab a Craftsman 2 1/4 jack + stand kit from Sears.

drunkenup · 06-22-2014, 01:55 PM

Looks like a rebranded version of my Big Red 2 ton kit.

On sport suspension its hard to get the jack under the car to reach the jack point under the engine, you need to drive on ramps or something to add some clearance. The jack can barely lift the car so to put the stands along the side skirts on their lowest settings, but I've never tried to add max lift with a block on the jack. The jack is okay for raising the car at the jack adapters along the side skirts for a tire change. Its okay for beginners but I am definitely planning to get a more capable and powerful replacement.

Karbon · 06-22-2014, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkenup

Looks like a rebranded version of my Big Red 2 ton kit.

On sport suspension its hard to get the jack under the car to reach the jack point under the engine, you need to drive on ramps or something to add some clearance. The jack can barely lift the car so to put the stands along the side skirts on their lowest settings, but I've never tried to add max lift with a block on the jack. The jack is okay for raising the car at the jack adapters along the side skirts for a tire change. Its okay for beginners but I am definitely planning to get a more capable and powerful replacement.

I just need to, at most, lift one side of the car. I don't have any need to ever lift the car completely off the ground.

I'm doing some prep / paint work on the calipers and I intend to only do one side at a time. Just need to get the wheels off and keep it raised while I work on it.

Thanks for the info though.

Meeni · 06-22-2014, 04:33 PM

That jack is shit.

#Tee · 06-22-2014, 05:02 PM

get the low profile habor freight jack, every car guy has one. their stands are good too.

335NJ · 06-22-2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Karbon

Nevermind!

Going to grab a Craftsman 2 1/4 jack + stand kit from Sears.

My buddy bought the same kit. Thing works like a charm. A jack is one thing, but always make sure to have decent stands, your life depends on them in most cases. The craftsman ones seem strong, and we've been using them for awhile.

e90coast · 06-22-2014, 05:49 PM

I bought a duralast one time, it broke while i was under it, luckily I had the safety jacks on.

mansito · 06-22-2014, 05:50 PM

Get the Husky 3 Ton Jack Stand from Home Depot well build and only $24.99. Do you want a high quality jack? get the low profile from Costco. It fits nicely under the e92 front bumper.

Eat.Sleep.Race · 06-22-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by #Tee

get the low profile habor freight jack, every car guy has one. their stands are good too.

I have that one and it works great, they're down to $99-119 NEW worth every penny.

BashShah · 06-23-2014, 12:36 PM

I just bought Ramps, Got sick of jacking my car for just an Oil Change.
Majority of the times, I don't need a Jack, I just need Clearance.

But the Price is good for the kit.
What did you pay for the Craftsman kit?

DN

GB-335xiCoupe · 06-23-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkNemesis

I just bought Ramps, Got sick of jacking my car for just an Oil Change.
Majority of the times, I don't need a Jack, I just need Clearance.

But the Price is good for the kit.
What did you pay for the Craftsman kit?

DN

+1 on the ramps, but they make wheel changes a B**ch.

It's strange with jacks, the "you get what you pay for" theory doesn't seem to apply.

Miller335 · 06-23-2014, 01:06 PM

I hate ramps.

A good lo pro jack, wheel chocks and jack stands is all you need to do everything.

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drunkenup Captain 214 Rep 988 Posts Drives: 2009 135i, 2021 F150 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Looks like a rebranded version of my Big Red 2 ton kit. On sport suspension its hard to get the jack under the car to reach the jack point under the engine, you need to drive on ramps or something to add some clearance. The jack can barely lift the car so to put the stands along the side skirts on their lowest settings, but I've never tried to add max lift with a block on the jack. The jack is okay for raising the car at the jack adapters along the side skirts for a tire change. Its okay for beginners but I am definitely planning to get a more capable and powerful replacement.
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Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	That jack is shit.
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#Tee Major General 557 Rep 5,367 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (2)	get the low profile habor freight jack, every car guy has one. their stands are good too. __________________ You can follow my builds on IG: Tee212
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e90coast Private First Class 28 Rep 189 Posts Drives: m4 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	I bought a duralast one time, it broke while i was under it, luckily I had the safety jacks on.
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mansito First Lieutenant 12 Rep 335 Posts Drives: 2013 328i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Somersert Co, NJ iTrader: (0)	Get the Husky 3 Ton Jack Stand from Home Depot well build and only $24.99. Do you want a high quality jack? get the low profile from Costco. It fits nicely under the e92 front bumper. __________________ 2013 BMW 328i, 2008 Honda S2000, 2004 Lexus IS300, 1972 MB 250C
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BashShah Colonel 296 Rep 2,015 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	I just bought Ramps, Got sick of jacking my car for just an Oil Change. Majority of the times, I don't need a Jack, I just need Clearance. But the Price is good for the kit. What did you pay for the Craftsman kit? DN
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Miller335 Colonel 291 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I hate ramps. A good lo pro jack, wheel chocks and jack stands is all you need to do everything.
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