Floor jack and wrench for spacer install

Anyone have good recommendations for a floor jack and torque wrench that doesn’t break the bank to install wheel spacers? I don’t do a lot of car work so I don’t need the best of the best. Just something decent to get the job done.

jchall30 said:

Anyone have good recommendations for a floor jack and torque wrench that doesn’t break the bank to install wheel spacers? I don’t do a lot of car work so I don’t need the best of the best. Just something decent to get the job done.

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Just walk into an Autozone or Advance Auto, they'll have both.

Not in the US, but just a quick warning to get a low profile jack and a wheel chock (preferably 2). Clearance for the front jack point is quite low even on stock height. Otherwise, use the plastic "safety stand" points, but you need a thick cloth or a BMW jack adapter if you don't want to warp the plastic adapters.

Check harbor freight.. I got one for a great price..

Thanks for the suggestions everyone

jchall30 said:

Thanks for the suggestions everyone

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If the jacking spots are anything like the BMW's you need a hockey puck on your floor jack to ensure the little plastic spots don't crack. They make magnet discs but they cost around $100. I just use hockey puck for jacking my M4.

Here is a floor jack that clears stock height and a drop with H&R springs:
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-low-profile-rapid-pump-floor-jack-64264.html

Use pucks of course.

For torque wrench, any will do that can apply 101 ft lbs for stock bolts. You don't want a wrench that is maxing at that torque rating; there should be some cushion

My new 4 ton jack from harbor freight.
Hockey puck for the jack points from Amazon. Works perfect for the A90.
This car is super low from the factory already. Low profile Jack barely clear the Oem sideskirts. My other jack wouldn’t clear.

Axix23 said:

My new 4 ton jack from harbor freight.
Hockey puck for the jack points from Amazon. Works perfect for the A90.
This car is super low from the factory already. Low profile Jack barely clear the Oem sideskirts. My other jack wouldn’t clear.

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That’s a mans jack!

Supraboi7 said:

That’s a mans jack!

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lmao. Thanks! It’s also for the 4 runner. I need a big jack. Just happens to work for the the a90 too. Lol

I've been using this one for a few years and works like a champ.

Tip: Go ahead and buy and extra 17mm deep socket so you don't have to keep taking them off and on.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200621085_200621085

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200654061_200654061

Axix23 said:

My new 4 ton jack from harbor freight.
Hockey puck for the jack points from Amazon. Works perfect for the A90.
This car is super low from the factory already. Low profile Jack barely clear the Oem sideskirts. My other jack wouldn’t clear.

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Do you think this work for lowered cars as well?

Visualabstrakt said:

Do you think this work for lowered cars as well?

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You mean lowered A90’s? Yes I would. There is still enough clearance for alittle dropped. If not, you can drive onto a phone book. Lol

If anyone is looking for a new jack, I just picked up one from Northern Tool for a good price (normally $180). Sale price $150 + online code for another $30 off. Gets you down to $120. She's definitely beefy! Plus has a super high max lift of 21" if you needed to use it on a SUV or truck too.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200345429_200345429