This is just a head's up if anyone's looking for a good jack. I just bought a 1.5 ton aluminum racing jack for $105 at Sams Club. It's got a 3.5" clearance which is just enough to fit under my front bumper. It seems to be pretty good quality too. Sweet.

Is 1.5 ton safe to lift the car? I got 2.5 because I thought it wouldn't hold.

At 1.5 tons I wouldn't try and lift a truck but I'm pretty sure it's safe for most cars.

I lifted the front end of my 3000 lb car yesterday without any problem. It seems pretty sturdy, but I wouldn't work under my car with just a jack anyway, I got jackstands for that.

good find.. wish i could find one just a lil cheaper tho.

our whole car weighs 1.5 tons. just lifting the front should be fine i would think.

harbor freight has the same jack if anyone wants one and doesnt have a sams club nearby.

Terry

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Originally posted by turbo8u
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yes indeed. thats nice. how many pumps does it take to get it up? (hee hee tee hee.)

how high does it go? i hate having to jack it an then raise the jack to get enough clearance...

It took me about 6 or 7 pumps to get it a foot off the floor. I had to use the entire length of the handle for leverage.

I think it goes up to around 17 inches.