Recommendations: Floor Jack and Jack Stands

Passrat said:
No that adapter goes on the jack itself enabling you to lift from the factory jack jackpoints just under the doorrail/runningboard spots. Without having to go under the car to line up the jack.



Here's another kind that might be more explanitory:



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But you don't need to jack this way. It's just a bit easier.



Don't bother with this jack pad. It's far too tall if your car has a low clearance or if your pinch welds are at low locations. It's best used with a low profile jack. I've owned one and chucked it as it wouldn't fit under any of my cars with a non low profile jack. The other pinch weld adapter that mounts in the jack's saddle slot is a better option in my opinion as it allows for more clearance and it won't accidentally slip as it's secured in the saddle slot.



As for the Sears jacks, I've owned 2 and both failed :( The first one's seals leaked and was returned for another. The second one's caster axle bent and then cracked. 2 freak failures?...maybe, but I'll never own a Sears jack again. I've settled on an Omega jack. That Arcan jack looks nice.
 
Well if the car has 4 pinch welds that are designed as jack points, typically it is recommend you place the stands under them and either jack from the rad support or somewhere on the rear of the car depending on where your working, i know thats how it is on my integra.
 
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