I’ve been looking high and low for a relatively affordable low-profile jack to lift the G, especially the front end, without having to drive up a ramp first. Also, being able to lift higher than 14″ is a bonus. (Something most affordable 2+ ton low-profile jacks are limited to)

After having tried several sets from Craftsman and Harbor Freight i came across the Arcan Quick Lift Service Jack — 3 1/2-Ton, Model# XL35 from Northern Tool ($149 as of this writing).

It’s no race jack, and it’s nowhere near Aluminum (it weighs in at over 100 lbs!) but it’s low profile from bow to stern. The only other “low-profile” jack close to this was from Harbor Freight, but only the front end of it was low-profile and it immediately raked up to twice the height towards the back, lodging itself to the bottom part of the bumper and preventing the lifting area from reaching underneath the vehicle.

So far, i’m liking this particular jack and might just end up keeping it. It *is* heavy, but feels very robust and does really only take 8 pumps to reach its full lift height of over 20″.The release is also well-regulated, so the vehicle doesn’t just drop back down to the ground like some jacks.

Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.