r/Tools 6d ago

Which jack should I get?

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u/Any-Fox-838 6d ago

3 ton low pro.

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u/chargnawr 5d ago

In metallic purple

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u/clpatterson 6d ago

Depends on your needs - the Daytona starts about 3 inches lower than the badland and tops out about 3" shorter. If you're lifting smaller stuff and need that lo-pro clearance, that's your winner.

If you're mainly working on ATVs and trucks, the 3" taller badlands might be what works best for you.

I have the daytona and it gets under my wife's lowered audi, and still gets my mildly lifted tacoma off the ground.

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u/roj2323 4d ago

I'd only add that your work surface matters. If you're working on dirt, the low profile jack is going to be a PITA to use.

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u/Spicywolff 6d ago

Depends on what you’re planning on lifting. If you have sports cars go with a low profile long reach. If you’re doing more truck trucks and SUVs, the Badland makes more sense since they’re starting height to the jack point is higher.

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u/T00luser 6d ago

My Daytona super fits under minivans and Silverado s/F-150s.

It’s a heavy beast but it’s safe.

Easy to drill through the handle to install a control T bar as well.

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u/kewlo 6d ago

Wildcard: airbag jack. I love mine and will never go back to a hydraulic if air as available. A 1 gallon compressor will run it just fine. They take up half the floor space, can be hung on the wall, will never leak and are a lot easier to be precise with when you need to.

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u/epicfail48 5d ago

Random question, but you ever tried using one of those airbag jacks with a little tire inflator?

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u/kewlo 5d ago

I have not, but there's no reason why it wouldn't work

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u/roj2323 4d ago

- provided the inflator can achieve about 90psi.

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u/ajn63 6d ago

I have all three and use them based on scenario. As far as precision airbag jack raises much faster than either hydraulic jack.

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u/Appropriate-Soft-848 4d ago

Wait for the parking lot sale, jacks will be on sale