Will this jack fit under the Elise/Exige? - LotusTalk

zygotesoup · 10-11-2008, 02:13 PM

I was just about to buy this jack since it will be able to lift my beamer and the lotus (when i get it)... but I just noticed that its minimum lift height is 4 1/8 inches as opposed to some of the other all aluminum jacks that have a 3 1/4 inch min lift height. Will this jack be able to fit under the elise/exige and if so, do you think it would fit under the car if one of the sides was already on stands???

Torin Aluminum/Steel Race Jack, 2 1/2-Ton, Model# T84025 | Rapid Lift + Race Jacks | Northern Tool + Equipment

Iman · 10-11-2008, 02:15 PM

It should. I have the Craftsman aluminum jack and it fits no prob.

zygotesoup · 10-11-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rubbercow

Yup, I have that exact jack. Fits.

have you had any issues with the casters falling off. i could only find 2 reviews on the jack. both said it was a great product but they also both mentioned having problems with the rear casters

goelise · 10-11-2008, 04:18 PM

just be sure you allow spare room for the hockey pucks.

Looks like it should be ok.

stinkyonion · 10-11-2008, 04:53 PM

Thats the one I have also. Costs a bundle and weighs 50 pounds. Lighter/cheaper/smaller jacks available everywhere at fraction of the cost. This one is a premium jack of back breaking weight and size in my opinion. If you buy it from tirerack (Tire Rack Aluminum Service Jack and Jack Stand Set) comes with premium jack stands. Saw a thread here somewhere where lesser stands had a weld come apart and drop the car, and this jack stand style was recommended.

zygotesoup · 10-11-2008, 06:31 PM

thanks for the link onion.

Pros of the tire rack jack:

-10 lbs lighter
-about $10 cheaper than the big red jack + 2 jack stands
-lower minimum lift height (3.5" vs 4 1/8")

Pros of Torin Jack:

-Max lift capacity of 2.5 tons vs 2 tons
-you claim that it is of higher quality

Hmmmm... decisions decisions

Desperado · 10-11-2008, 06:42 PM

I have the Torin jack also. No need for hockey pucks as the saddle already has rubber padding on it. However, I'm going into year 3 with it and it is not working right. It just will not keep the car in the air unless pressure is maintained on the handle. I'll be replacing it soon and not with another Torin.

Chili Red · 10-11-2008, 06:57 PM

Here is the jack I have..

Its 5lb lighter than the tire rack jack and has a min height of 3-1/4". Has held up great for 2 years and I use it quite a bit as I swap tires/rims quite a bit on my car. Has a rubber cap on the saddle so you do not need a hockey puck.

BTW, I love this jack..

kestrel74 · 10-11-2008, 07:13 PM

same jack....79.00 ( usually on sale ) at Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

zygotesoup · 10-11-2008, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chili Red

Here is the jack I have..

Its 5lb lighter than the tire rack jack and has a min height of 3-1/4". Has held up great for 2 years and I use it quite a bit as I swap tires/rims quite a bit on my car. Has a rubber cap on the saddle so you do not need a hockey puck.

BTW, I love this jack..

link to the jack???

and how much is the max lift capacity? i need one that can lift the beamer too

kestrel74 · 10-11-2008, 07:21 PM

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices <------jack link it does fine with my VW...

Chili Red · 10-11-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zygotesoup

link to the jack???

and how much is the max lift capacity? i need one that can lift the beamer too

Could swear I put the link in the last time...

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

Linfone · 10-11-2008, 09:15 PM

I've been on this forum for a while, on and off. And one thing has always puzzled me.

Do you really need a couple of jacks to lift an Elise? Couldn't 4 guys just pick it up and put it on higher ground?

zygotesoup · 10-11-2008, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linfone

I've been on this forum for a while, on and off. And one thing has always puzzled me.

Do you really need a couple of jacks to lift an Elise? Couldn't 4 guys just pick it up and put it on higher ground?

some of us don't have 4 muscular dudes hanging out with them 24/7 to do their bidding

kestrel74 · 10-12-2008, 06:10 AM

Yeah.... they can pick it up by the bumpers !

Linfone · 10-12-2008, 09:57 AM

I kid, I kid. I meant 8 people. :-P

10-11-2008, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
zygotesoup Resident Drunk Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,225	Will this jack fit under the Elise/Exige? I was just about to buy this jack since it will be able to lift my beamer and the lotus (when i get it)... but I just noticed that its minimum lift height is 4 1/8 inches as opposed to some of the other all aluminum jacks that have a 3 1/4 inch min lift height. Will this jack be able to fit under the elise/exige and if so, do you think it would fit under the car if one of the sides was already on stands??? Torin Aluminum/Steel Race Jack, 2 1/2-Ton, Model# T84025 \| Rapid Lift + Race Jacks \| Northern Tool + Equipment __________________ 2005 BADA55 Lotus Elise 1993 Black BMW 325i 2000 Solar Yellow MR-S - SOLD 1987 White on White Porsche 944 Turbo - SOLD 1993 Maroon Lexus SC400 - SOLD

10-11-2008, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Iman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 326	It should. I have the Craftsman aluminum jack and it fits no prob. __________________ 2007 Exige S: Solar Yellow. Lotus Challenge Series #101 2009 Nissan GT-R: (Sold) 2007 International 8600: 450HP/1500TQ Tow vehicle 2008 Benz S550

10-11-2008, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
goelise AR #1275 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 2,527 Images: 1	just be sure you allow spare room for the hockey pucks. Looks like it should be ok. __________________ '06 Ardent Red Elise - black interior with LSS, Touring, HT, Starshield, Lotus Sport Clutch, Moroso Oil Pan, 2ZZ(#2), Ekological HIDs, Lotus Driving Lights, Stebel Horn, Bootie, Razo '06 Pedal mod,Snorkel Delete,Odyssey 680 with s111 bracket. Future Mods:LETSLA (ordered), Rear toe link brace Thank you FVMC! WOO-HOO!

10-11-2008, 06:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
zygotesoup Resident Drunk Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,225	thanks for the link onion. Pros of the tire rack jack: -10 lbs lighter -about $10 cheaper than the big red jack + 2 jack stands -lower minimum lift height (3.5" vs 4 1/8") Pros of Torin Jack: -Max lift capacity of 2.5 tons vs 2 tons -you claim that it is of higher quality Hmmmm... decisions decisions __________________ 2005 BADA55 Lotus Elise 1993 Black BMW 325i 2000 Solar Yellow MR-S - SOLD 1987 White on White Porsche 944 Turbo - SOLD 1993 Maroon Lexus SC400 - SOLD

10-11-2008, 06:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Desperado Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 486	I have the Torin jack also. No need for hockey pucks as the saddle already has rubber padding on it. However, I'm going into year 3 with it and it is not working right. It just will not keep the car in the air unless pressure is maintained on the handle. I'll be replacing it soon and not with another Torin. __________________ ''Whaddya hear, Starbuck?'' ''Nothing but the rain.'' ''Well grab your gun and bring in the cat.''

10-11-2008, 04:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
stinkyonion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Brook, IL Posts: 242 Images: 2	Thats the one I have also. Costs a bundle and weighs 50 pounds. Lighter/cheaper/smaller jacks available everywhere at fraction of the cost. This one is a premium jack of back breaking weight and size in my opinion. If you buy it from tirerack (Tire Rack Aluminum Service Jack and Jack Stand Set) comes with premium jack stands. Saw a thread here somewhere where lesser stands had a weld come apart and drop the car, and this jack stand style was recommended.

10-11-2008, 06:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chili Red Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,203	Here is the jack I have.. Its 5lb lighter than the tire rack jack and has a min height of 3-1/4". Has held up great for 2 years and I use it quite a bit as I swap tires/rims quite a bit on my car. Has a rubber cap on the saddle so you do not need a hockey puck. BTW, I love this jack.. __________________ 2007 Exige S - Chili Red 2009 Mini Cooper S - Chili Red Gotham 265, Nitron Sport Pro, Moroso oil pan, RTVBrace, Volk CE28N/R888, Cup Wheels/A048, 2Bular Ultra 4", Rapfix II w/ Sparco P300, S111 CF Splitter, Ultradiscs, Pagid RS42, V-Force Harness Bar, Schroth PROFI II, Fire Extinguisher, Folding Tow Hook, Odyssey PC680, re-ENFORCER, LLumar 30% tint, Traqmate, DashDAQ, Chasecam, Alpine IVA-D100 w/ Backup Camera.

10-11-2008, 07:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,307	same jack....79.00 ( usually on sale ) at Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

10-11-2008, 07:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,307	Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices <------jack link it does fine with my VW... __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

10-11-2008, 09:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
Linfone Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 120	I've been on this forum for a while, on and off. And one thing has always puzzled me. Do you really need a couple of jacks to lift an Elise? Couldn't 4 guys just pick it up and put it on higher ground? __________________ Not a Lotus 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX, Stage 2

10-12-2008, 06:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,307	Yeah.... they can pick it up by the bumpers ! __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

10-12-2008, 09:57 AM	#16 (permalink)
Linfone Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 120	I kid, I kid. I meant 8 people. :-P __________________ Not a Lotus 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX, Stage 2

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