I don't like using a bumper jack

I would like to know what kind of HF floor jacks people are having good luck with do you mean this one http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/floor-jacks/2-ton-compact-trolley-jack-68783.html

or one like this

http://www.harborfreight.com/automo...uminum-racing-jack-with-rapid-pump-68052.html

I wouldn't count on the first for anything at all and the second choice is bulky. I assumed this thread was about the jack that you carry in the trunk of the car for roadside use not home/shop use. For home shop use I would go with something closer to this one.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...8026&ci_sku=1448026&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={keyword}

My first legitimate paying job after high school was building maintenance for a landlord. The first job for him was helping to replace a brick foundation on 1 wall of a 3 story house. We picked up the entire east side of the house using railroad ties and 2 of the truck screw bottle jacks.

My suggestion of a 80s k-car scissor is because they are built heavier than most more recent jacks, a j-body lebaron vert is approx 3200lbs and daytonas are in the 2800 lbs range so they are close to early a-bodies in weight, and they usually come with the hex drive end.