How to Jack Up Your Car - SUPER EASY - Mazda 6 2018

**sherpa25** · July 16th, 2022 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by Archerfish

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Been trying to find one for easier lifting, vs those small jacks that come with the car

Yours is a 3.5 Ton, would the 2.5 Ton be capable enough?

**Archerfish** · July 17th, 2022 12:17 AM

Originally Posted by sherpa25

Been trying to find one for easier lifting, vs those small jacks that come with the car

Yours is a 3.5 Ton, would the 2.5 Ton be capable enough?

It should. One disadvantage is that there's no low profile jack of that size that I know. And I think the height is limited to 12 inches. Mine has a maximum lifting height of 20 inches. If you also have an SUV, that height of 12" might not be good enough. If it's just for changing a flat tire, then it should be fine. I have tried using the 2 ton jack when I replaced the tire of Trailblazer.

Another disadvantage I know is that for smaller jacks, controlling the valve is a bit tricky. You have the tendency to fully release the pressure, and that makes an abrupt lowering of the car. Of course, you can control the opening of the valve. It's just that I have better control of the valve for my new jack.

I saw a cheaper one, about 3,500 Pesos. The problem is the seller, he didn't respond to my inquiry about the height of the jack when in stowed position.

Here's the link, if you are interested.

Check out EXTREME Japan Technology Hydraulic Floor Jack Low Profile Jack 3.5 tons ETHFJ-3.5L at 50% off! ₱3,500 only. Get it on Shopee now! https://shopee.ph/product/729221637/...8-1657984591.9

EDIT: That's a different seller. The one I was dealing with last time is already banned.

**sherpa25** · July 17th, 2022 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by Archerfish

It should. One disadvantage is that there's no low profile jack of that size that I know. And I think the height is limited to 12 inches. Mine has a maximum lifting height of 20 inches. If you also have an SUV, that height of 12" might not be good enough. If it's just for changing a flat tire, then it should be fine. I have tried using the 2 ton jack when I replaced the tire of Trailblazer.

Another disadvantage I know is that for smaller jacks, controlling the valve is a bit tricky. You have the tendency to fully release the pressure, and that makes an abrupt lowering of the car. Of course, you can control the opening of the valve. It's just that I have better control of the valve for my new jack.

I saw a cheaper one, about 3,500 Pesos. The problem is the seller, he didn't respond to my inquiry about the height of the jack when in stowed position.

Here's the link, if you are interested.

Check out EXTREME Japan Technology Hydraulic Floor Jack Low Profile Jack 3.5 tons ETHFJ-3.5L at 50% off! ₱3,500 only. Get it on Shopee now! https://shopee.ph/product/729221637/...8-1657984591.9

EDIT: That's a different seller. The one I was dealing with last time is already banned.

Thanks Archer. What about the stands, any fine?

**Archerfish** · July 17th, 2022 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by sherpa25

Thanks Archer. What about the stands, any fine?

I bought a cheap 3 ton jack stands. Since it's cheap, I bought two pairs.

https://shopee.ph/product/299409084/...8-1658058616.9

As I checked it, it's no longer "cheap". [emoji3]

I suggest you also buy rubber blocks to protect the jacking point.

https://shopee.ph/product/253105297/...8-1658058745.9

I've seen at least one, the frame, where the pinch weld is located, is bent. I don't know how it happened but I believe that the rubber blocks will prevent that from happening.

A word of caution, I suggest you do not remove the floor jack the first time you use the jack stands. Slightly release the floor jack and check that the jack stands can support the car.

The same thing with the floor jack, test it first by lifting the car just enough for the wheels to be elevated. Then release the valve so that you can observe how fast or how slow it will lower the car.

**yapoy86** · July 17th, 2022 11:34 PM

Recently bought a 6 ton jack stand.. sks brand for 1.6k for the pair...

Tip when lifting the car on the side using the crocky jack.. make sure you position it almost parallel with the car to prevent the crocky jack from pulling it sideways

**sherpa25** · August 4th, 2022 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Archerfish

I bought a cheap 3 ton jack stands. Since it's cheap, I bought two pairs.

https://shopee.ph/product/299409084/...8-1658058616.9

As I checked it, it's no longer "cheap". [emoji3]

I suggest you also buy rubber blocks to protect the jacking point.

https://shopee.ph/product/253105297/...8-1658058745.9

I've seen at least one, the frame, where the pinch weld is located, is bent. I don't know how it happened but I believe that the rubber blocks will prevent that from happening.

A word of caution, I suggest you do not remove the floor jack the first time you use the jack stands. Slightly release the floor jack and check that the jack stands can support the car.

The same thing with the floor jack, test it first by lifting the car just enough for the wheels to be elevated. Then release the valve so that you can observe how fast or how slow it will lower the car.

Thanks! Unfortunately, I saw this late, and that 'Extreme 3 ton' is not available too. Sorry to ask, as I'm not familiar with good brands.... any other alternative jacks you recommend? I just wish to have one available after having a flat one time (in another suv) and had to use the car's jack, and that was annoying/strenous to use