C6 & Sears 2 Ton Aluminum Jack?
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C6 & Sears 2 Ton Aluminum Jack?
I just noticed in the Sears Flyer that they have the Craftsman 2 Ton Aluminum Jack on sale this week for $169. I'm thinking of buying it.
Does anyone use this Jack with their C6? Any issues with fitting it under the front of the car?
Does anyone use this Jack with their C6? Any issues with fitting it under the front of the car?
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Originally Posted by JVM225
I just noticed in the Sears Flyer that they have the Craftsman 2 Ton Aluminum Jack on sale this week for $169. I'm thinking of buying it.
Does anyone use this Jack with their C6? Any issues with fitting it under the front of the car?
Does anyone use this Jack with their C6? Any issues with fitting it under the front of the car?
#6
For those looking for a low-profile jack, I just saw this one at Walmart
(I don't know if it's worth a cr@p or not, just reporting for those in
need):
Torin 3 Ton Low-Profile #T83505W. 3.3" minimum. Approx. $68.
(I don't know if it's worth a cr@p or not, just reporting for those in
need):
Torin 3 Ton Low-Profile #T83505W. 3.3" minimum. Approx. $68.
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Race Director
Originally Posted by JVM225
I just noticed in the Sears Flyer that they have the Craftsman 2 Ton Aluminum Jack on sale this week for $169. I'm thinking of buying it.
Does anyone use this Jack with their C6? Any issues with fitting it under the front of the car?
Does anyone use this Jack with their C6? Any issues with fitting it under the front of the car?
No, it will not go under the front. If one was made to slide under the front, you still couldn't pump the handle.
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Originally Posted by c6vette
Got an aluminum 2 ton jack at Costco last month. Light and quick lift. Knowing Sears it's probably the same manufactor. Price $99.
Note, all of these chains are selling the same Chinese made "racing" jacks. They are surprisingly well built lightweight jacks. They're too short to go in from the front, but they work well when lifting from the lifting points on the sides (don't forget to use a lifting puck). American Racing has a long frame jack that'll work from the front, but it is a lot more expensive.
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Originally Posted by xcutter
It's time for a new Jack, and I think I'm going to go with the 2 ton so it will lift my other cars too with no problems. My old jack is probably at least 20 years old. I would really like to get a Jack that will go under the front with no problem, but don't want to spend big bucks for something I'm not going to use that often.
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Originally Posted by k0bun
It fits under the front without hitting?
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I bought one this morning. Works and looks great.
As previously mentioned, it won't fit under the front. You need to buy some jacking pucks that fit under the rocker panels and lift the front of the car from the side.
As previously mentioned, it won't fit under the front. You need to buy some jacking pucks that fit under the rocker panels and lift the front of the car from the side.
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Got the last one, at my SEARS, yesterday. Looks good. Now I'll have to get a set of pucks and it'll be all good. Plenty of time before the first oil change anyway. Do I need a complete set of 4 or can I get away with 2?
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Originally Posted by c6vette
Got an aluminum 2 ton jack at Costco last month. Light and quick lift. Knowing Sears it's probably the same manufactor. Price $99.
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Originally Posted by NORTY
I have the $99 jack from Costco. It lifts the rear with a 2' piece of 2 by 4. It doesn't clear the chin dam on the front. I can lift from the side but prefer not to.