Replacement jack options for a 80'
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Racer
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From: Pequannock NJ
Replacement jack options for a 80'
Hi All,
I don't have a jack for my car so I need to get one. Problem is an original is a fortune and a repro isn't much better. All I care about is it will work safely and fit in the rear compartment. Any suggestions on what works best?
Thanks,
Sam
I don't have a jack for my car so I need to get one. Problem is an original is a fortune and a repro isn't much better. All I care about is it will work safely and fit in the rear compartment. Any suggestions on what works best?
Thanks,
Sam
Burning Brakes
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I threw one on from my old Honda but I don't have a specific storage area for it other than in the back. You could always check for dimension and see if you can't find one similar from the pick your part.
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Racer
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From: Pequannock NJ
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Any 68-82 C3 jack and handle will work for you. Shop for a used one. Originals were date coded, but if you are not concerned with judging, you don't have to fret with a date.
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Racer
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I bought a complete C4 jack/handle on eBay for very little money. It fit in the jack area using the original spring hold down with no problems.
Haven't used it yet to verify it fights the frame perfectly, but it looks like it should.
Haven't used it yet to verify it fights the frame perfectly, but it looks like it should.
Melting Slicks
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You can probably find a decent jack at a show .
I bought a spare jack from the parts counter back in 1980 I bought that 78 and didn't realize the jack was missing
It might have cost 40.00 ...I don't recall....but anyway ...there were a lot more jacks than cars made.....
So if your diligent .....I think you ll run up on a decent one.
I do remember something was unique about my parts counter jack....seems the base was smaller than ones for that era.
Look for people parting out latter C3 s ......I bet you'll find a deal..... The old ones looked better built to me than modern repros.
I d rather find an original and clean it up if I were you
I bought a spare jack from the parts counter back in 1980 I bought that 78 and didn't realize the jack was missing
It might have cost 40.00 ...I don't recall....but anyway ...there were a lot more jacks than cars made.....
So if your diligent .....I think you ll run up on a decent one.
I do remember something was unique about my parts counter jack....seems the base was smaller than ones for that era.
Look for people parting out latter C3 s ......I bet you'll find a deal..... The old ones looked better built to me than modern repros.
I d rather find an original and clean it up if I were you
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Racer
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From: Pequannock NJ
I saw the one from Harbor Freight, I just don't want it to fall apart when I'm trying to change a tire. I also noticed the C4 jacks are inexpensive and was thinking to go that route as well if I can't find a C3 jack that doesn't cost $100+
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Racer
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So just a quick update on this. I am truly an idiot and am man enough to admit it. I was never missing the jack, I though it was in the compartment right behind the passenger seat. I didn't realize it was under that compartment!
Yep, I'm a dope at times.
Yep, I'm a dope at times.
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Haha, me dope too. I think I don't have one but now that I know that, I have to go look!
Ya don't know what ya don't know.
EDIT - I had the car over a year and almost bought a jack several times - I already have one too!
Ya don't know what ya don't know.
EDIT - I had the car over a year and almost bought a jack several times - I already have one too!
Last edited by Dk Gy Met; Aug 31, 2014 at 11:36 AM. Reason: EDIT - update
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Best post I have read on this forum
I walked out into the garage last night, the wife had parked here Grand Cherokee in a little bit different spot than usual. I couldn't see the Vette from where I was standing. I panicked thinking it had been stolen.
How dumb of me, the garage door was still shut, I would have heard the engine start, and the average age in my community is 60+. Duhh!!
I congratulate you on having the character to post your follow up.
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