So I have had this trusty alum craftstman for like 20 years. But its starting to not make it all of the way up, having some issues, etc. Im sure its serviceable but honestly its time to go because Im having a height issue too, I switched to these jack stands:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1
And the Craftsman comes up just shy using the center lifting points when Im using these stands with the jack pads and it doesn't go very far in since its not a long-reach style, so I spend most of my time making little baby pumps to get enough room to even move the jack handle.
So now is a good enough time for an upgrade. I really just need a low-profile long-reach that isnt a POS, I dont need some massive capacity. Its only lifting a 3 series wagon.
Like this, but if there is better quality (in the US) for not an insane amount I would go that way:
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...lue-56641.html
Like this one worth the jump?
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben.../029121sch01a/
I know its lower capacity but its capacity is still more than the entire car.