Aluminum Floor Jacks – What I Own

My aluminum floor jack is got to be at least 5 years old and it still works great.  I got the low profile floor jack model because the car I had at that time was really low to the ground and the standard floor jacks just wouldn’t slide under the car to well without scratching up the bumper.  I still don’t regret buying the low profile model one bit, mainly because I never know who’s car I’ll be working on or if a friend stops over and their car is low to the ground.

Because I haven’t had to many aluminum floor jacks I can’t tell you which ones are better than others, but I can show you were to buy the one I bought and am really happy with.  I decided to purchase the 1.5 ton model, but they make a 2 ton with jack stands and also a 3 ton model.

Aluminum Floor Jack

The picture on the right is the exact aluminum floor jack I have, except in blue. It’s the Torin 1.5 Ton Aluminum Racing Jack (See all Engine Hoists & Stands & Vehicle Lifts and Jacks). I’m really happy with the 1.5 ton model, but I know a lot of people are probably going to want one that can lift more.

3 Ton Aluminum Floor Jack

This Torin 3 Ton Low Profile Aluminum Floor Jack is a great option and probably one of the best priced 3 ton aluminum jacks out there right now.  It also have over an 18 inch lift range which is really good.  I think my 1.5 ton one has around a 15 inch, but I’d have to check to be sure.  People who already purchased the floor jack said it “operating really smooth” and “lifted the car extremely easily” which is a good sign.  All of the reviews have been 4 and 5 stars.

Best Aluminum Floor Jack

This is my recommendation for the best aluminum floor jack; the OTC Aluminum Racing Jack Pack with jack stands.  For the money it’s by far the best option at 2 tons with aluminum jack stands.  Every review has been 5 stars except for one with was still 4 stars!  It’s extremely low profile with a lowered height of only 3.5 inches and has over a 15 inch lift range.  One reviewer even said he choose to replace his broken craftsman jack with this new one and couldn’t be happier.