First Engine Drop Questions - Page 2

Scott R · Scott R's Garage

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Originally posted by rbuswell
What is the name brand of the jack and is it available by Internet/mail order? What is the maximum weight capacity?

My local autoparts store (Checker) carries a 1500lb version for $69.99 IIRC.

ausgezeichnet · ausgezeichnet's Garage

I just picked up the craftsman ATV jack from Sears for $79. 1500lb capity and is very solid.

bbaer6676 · 02-25-2006, 05:42 PM

i also use the craftsman jack, however i think the harbor freight one is on sale right now for $59.00 it seems to be pretty good, i looked at it today.

logician · 02-26-2006, 07:41 PM

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Originally posted by ischmitz
Last, I like to place a long 2x4 right behind the tunnel exit under the car and do the lifting of the chasis there rather than having the car on high jack-stands as shown above. The reason for this is that you can have the car with the engine pretty low to the ground and supported by the ATV jack when you finally remove the 4 main engine bolts. You don't have to lower the 600 lbs package from very high but simply lift up the car sitting on the 2x4. This is much safer since the engine does not sit high in the air with a chance to really DROP.

I have used Ingo's approach for the reasons he cites. If you don't like the 2x4 approach, you can also use two jacks, one on each side on jack plates, to raise the car. I prefer that approach when I have an extra jack available.

-Juan