Sunex SUN6602ASJ 2-Ton Long-Reach Low-Profile Aluminum Floor Jack
Long reach for lowered vehicles. Gets under what standard jacks can't touch.
2-ton long-reach low-profile aluminum floor jack. 2.25-inch minimum height, 26-inch extended reach arm, 46 lbs, overload protection. Built for sports cars and lowered vehicles.
- 2-ton (4,000 lb) rated capacity
- 2.25-inch minimum profile — fits under most lowered vehicles
- 26-inch long reach arm — 4 inches more than standard jacks
- Aluminum frame — 46 lbs
- Quick-release valve with flow control — smooth lowering
- Overload protection valve — prevents over-capacity lifts
- Rubber saddle with universal adapter slot
- Integrated balance-point carry handle
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| Model | SUN6602ASJ |
| Saddle | Rubber with universal adapter slot |
| Release | Quick-release with flow control |
| Pump Type | Rapid single-pump |
| Unit Weight | 46 lbs (20.9 kg) |
| Manufacturer | Sunex International |
| Certifications | ASME PALD-2009 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Maximum Height | 18.5 inches (470 mm) |
| Minimum Height | 2.25 inches (57 mm) |
| Rated Capacity | 2 ton (4,000 lbs) |
| Reach Arm Length | 26 inches |
| Overload Protection | Yes — integral bypass valve |
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See this class of lift in action. The video below shows installation, real-world operation, and the kind of shop this lift belongs in.
Floor jacks use a hydraulic pump to raise a saddle under a vehicle's jack point. Bottle jacks stand vertically under axles and frame rails. Jack stands are the non-negotiable safety step — never work under a vehicle supported only by a hydraulic jack.
🚗 Finding the Jack Point
Consult your vehicle's owner manual for recommended jack points — typically reinforced steel jack pads behind the front wheels and in front of the rear wheels along the rocker panel. On unibody vehicles, only lift at designated pinch-weld pads. On frame-rail trucks, you can jack anywhere along the frame. Using a floor jack at the wrong point crushes plastic undertray and rocker panel trim.
⬆️ Pumping to Height
Close the release valve fully (turn clockwise) before pumping. Pump the handle in full strokes — partial strokes build pressure slowly and strain the pump. Most modern floor jacks reach full height in 8–15 strokes. Stop pumping when the vehicle weight transfers onto the saddle (you'll feel the resistance increase). Do not pump beyond the jack's maximum height — the bypass valve will limit it, but repeated over-pumping wears seals.
🔩 Setting Jack Stands
Once the vehicle is at working height, immediately position jack stands under solid structural points (frame rails, axle housing, or designated stand pads). Lower the vehicle slowly onto the stands — do not leave the vehicle suspended on the floor jack for work. Confirm each stand is on level, firm ground and the vehicle's weight has fully transferred before ducking underneath.
⬇️ Controlled Lowering
Turn the release valve counterclockwise — slowly, in small increments. The saddle lowers at a rate proportional to how far you open the valve. For lowering an engine back onto mounts or positioning a vehicle precisely, use quarter-turn increments. Never fully open the release valve — it causes the saddle to drop rapidly and can damage the vehicle or destabilize the jack.
⚙️ ASME PALD Hydraulic Safety
Floor jacks must meet ASME PALD-2009 standards for portable automotive lifting devices. This requires a minimum 150% safety factor on the hydraulic cylinder and internal bypass valve to prevent over-pressurization. The bypass valve is the passive safety that stops the pump from building pressure beyond the rated maximum — it does not prevent overloading the jack by placing too much weight on the saddle.
🔒 Jack Stand Non-Negotiable Rule
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.179 and every automotive safety standard prohibit working under a vehicle supported only by a hydraulic jack. Floor jacks and bottle jacks are lifting devices — not supporting devices. A hydraulic jack can fail from seal wear, contaminated fluid, or slow internal leakage. Jack stands are mechanical and cannot "leak down." Place jack stands under solid structural points whenever performing any work under the vehicle.
⚠️ Overload & Bypass Valve
Do not attempt to lift loads exceeding the jack's rated capacity. Overloading causes catastrophic hydraulic seal failure — the cylinder can rupture or the saddle can drop suddenly. If the pump handle feels unusually hard to stroke, the load likely exceeds capacity. Check the vehicle's jacking load (typically 40-60% of the vehicle's weight at any single jack point) against the jack's rated capacity before lifting.
🛡️ Bottle Jack Stability
Bottle jacks have a small base footprint — they can tip under eccentric (off-center) loads. Always position the bottle jack saddle directly under the vehicle's center of gravity for that axle. Use a rubber saddle pad between the jack and the vehicle frame to prevent slipping. On dirt or gravel, place the bottle jack on a steel base plate to prevent sinking. Never use a bottle jack on any surface that cannot support the full vehicle weight at the jack's base footprint.
How does this compare?
Long-reach vs. standard floor jacks: standard jacks have 18–20 inch reach arms — long enough for most SUVs and trucks, but short for wide sports cars. The Mazda MX-5 is 68 inches wide; the frame lift point is at the center of the car. With a 19-inch standard jack, you're fighting for angle. The 26-inch SUN6602ASJ slides in cleanly. The 2.25-inch minimum profile is the spec for lowered vehicles: stock Honda Civic rides 5.3 inches; lowered on springs, often 3.5–4 inches — the 2.25-inch low-profile saddle fits. For trucks and stock-height vehicles, a standard-height jack is more versatile; buy the long-reach low-profile jack if you have low cars in the fleet.