floor jack
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 6,134
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From: Raleigh North Carolina
DON'T buy Sears...
I bought their "SUV" jack and it lasted one lift.
Took it back and they gave me a hard time because I didn't have the receipt.
They have records... my name... they can look it up.
They wouldn't give me a credit, but they gave me a new jack.
It lasted a whopping -2- lifts.
The hydraulic release valve is defective by design.... doesn't close, leaks down.
I can barely pump it fast enough to keep up with the leak.
Can't find my receipt, so now I have a boat anchor.
Better off buying Chinese stuff from HF.
I bought their "SUV" jack and it lasted one lift.
Took it back and they gave me a hard time because I didn't have the receipt.
They have records... my name... they can look it up.
They wouldn't give me a credit, but they gave me a new jack.
It lasted a whopping -2- lifts.
The hydraulic release valve is defective by design.... doesn't close, leaks down.
I can barely pump it fast enough to keep up with the leak.
Can't find my receipt, so now I have a boat anchor.
Better off buying Chinese stuff from HF.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,812
Likes: 2,029
From: eastern NC
I bought this set from Northern Tool a few years back and have had no problems at all. The jack is only rated at 3000# however, but the stands are billet aluminum and work extremely well, especially on a lift.
The price on this set goes up and down, but is now $149 (the jack alone is $169),... cheaper than what I paid when I bought it. It's extremely light and has dual pistons. I have two other floor jacks, one of which is also aluminum and this is the only one I use...
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...3355_200313355
Good luck... GUSTO
The price on this set goes up and down, but is now $149 (the jack alone is $169),... cheaper than what I paid when I bought it. It's extremely light and has dual pistons. I have two other floor jacks, one of which is also aluminum and this is the only one I use...
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...3355_200313355
Good luck... GUSTO
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,874
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
i have two floor jacks and one is a long frame jack with a foot pump lever.....if i were shopping for jack i would want one with a foot pump lever it is so easy to use ....
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,359
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From: Mundelein Illinois
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,125
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From: Columbia Missouri
They sell an aluminum low profile race style jack at Harbor Freight. It's around $130 I think but it's one of their better ones. It's light, easy to use, has a good height, and low profile all in one...and since your Vette doesn't exceed 1.5 TONs I don't think you;d have problems using it on your Corvette.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 788
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From: Lombard IL
Well, I'll bring this post back to life. To make a long story short, I purchased the 2 1/2 ton low profile jack from Sears & they are a P.O.S. I have allways been a sears guy regarding tools etc. The first one I had did not pump up right from the get go. Took it back and got another one (BIG mistake). I have had this one for +- 1 1/2 yrs without much use. Jacked up the Vette a few times to change the oil etc. & my # 1 ute used it and that was it. Doing a brake job on an SUV. while jacking it up the casing cracked by the base of the handle. Guess what, out of warranty!!!! Go figure. The original 1 1/2 ton jack that I have had for 30yrs plus is still working and I think I paid $40/$50 bucks (but again, that was 30 yrs ago). I will NEVER EVER NEVER buy another jack from Sears. With that being said, I will still buy their hand tools. I have never really had any problems with their tools.
At this point, not sure where to go. Looking for a low profile 2 to 2 1/2 ton jack. Have seen a few posts from a few regarding Sams. May look into it. After paying +- $160 for the Sears, any thing less will be a bargin. Now I know safety is allways an issue and possible more so for me because my son will be using it more than I will, but for me (us) we use the jack to get the vehicle off the ground, then the jack stands go under ( NO if ands or BUTS) as I have told my son. THANKS for any input guys.
At this point, not sure where to go. Looking for a low profile 2 to 2 1/2 ton jack. Have seen a few posts from a few regarding Sams. May look into it. After paying +- $160 for the Sears, any thing less will be a bargin. Now I know safety is allways an issue and possible more so for me because my son will be using it more than I will, but for me (us) we use the jack to get the vehicle off the ground, then the jack stands go under ( NO if ands or BUTS) as I have told my son. THANKS for any input guys.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,876
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
I have a 2.5 craftsman and an aluminum jegs low profile speed jack. I like the jegs better, its light weight and fits under the lowest of cars and goes up in two pumps.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Huntingburg Indiana
Pro
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Waynesboro GA
Me Too! Its slow, but works and doesn't leak. Sams also has the 6 Ton Chrome Goodyear Jack Stands that are sturdy!
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
