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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:31 AM
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I am looking for a good new or used racing jack.
I would like something that will give me17" of lift with a minimal amount of pumps of the handle.
I don't want to spend an outrageous amount of money...if poss!
Thanks in advance(links would be great)
I normally would not ask for this kind of info but my knowledge of vendors is limited to Harbor Freight!
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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How much are you looking to spend? I bought a Sears 2 ton recently half aluminum for $100 it seems pretty good to me I believe they had a larger one for like $200 don't remember the tonnage. Summit also has some nice jacks.
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_1...NAL_SORT_ORDER


They have afew you might be interested in. You can save some money by not going all aluminum and it'll still be pretty light.
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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if you have a Sam's nearby, you might look there...ours here in Clearwater, FL sells a Michelin brand that goes to 21", 4 ton for $69...
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by firefighter
How much are you looking to spend? I bought a Sears 2 ton recently half aluminum for $100 it seems pretty good to me I believe they had a larger one for like $200 don't remember the tonnage. Summit also has some nice jacks.
I used this one about a week ago and it work great.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...Lift+Equipment
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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3 ton - Harbor Freight $63.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=34271
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why do you need a 4 ton?? Vettes are less than 2 ton..
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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if you have a Sam's nearby, you might look there...ours here in Clearwater, FL sells a Michelin brand that goes to 21", 4 ton for $69...
My dad and I each have one of those.
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Originally Posted by tjhuyser
why do you need a 4 ton?? Vettes are less than 2 ton..

Sorry...Typo. Meant to say "4000lb"
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