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Old Sep 20, 2019 | 01:12 PM
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I have 2 a 3-ton steel & 1.5-ton aluminum race jack. Both serve we well for home use.
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Old Sep 20, 2019 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tutermoe
I've had this one for over 3 years, and love it. However, as previously stated, it's HEAVY. My jack rarely leaves the concrete in my shop, so it's not a problem for me - but if you are going to have to lift it or roll it across gravel, then I'd recommend getting an aluminum one.
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Old Sep 20, 2019 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by tutermoe
It should be a great jack ... same piece was uprated from 2.5 to 3 ton a while back ... I have the 2.5 ton steel low profile for about 4-5 years ... great ... but HEAVY.

Also have the 1.5 aluminum "race" jack with plate alum sides ... good BUT if jack goes crooked as it lifts, it WILL bend the plates ... HF replaced but it might've hurt someone.
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Old Sep 20, 2019 | 11:09 PM
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I have the Daytona low profile, long reach jack. The longer reach really helps getting under the long nose of our Corvettes.
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Old Sep 20, 2019 | 11:30 PM
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Mark down one more for the low profile steel 3-ton jack from Harbor Freight.
I own it about a year now. Use it on the C3 and my Jeep Wrangler. Absolutely no complaints.
I got on sale for $79.99. A bargain in my book.
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Old Sep 21, 2019 | 12:53 AM
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I bought that one over the last weekend, except mine is painted red, not silver. Everything else is the same including the weight at 76lbs
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Old Sep 21, 2019 | 07:18 AM
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i also see many in front of every used tire place i pass...
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Old Sep 21, 2019 | 08:35 PM
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my car is very low and it just barely fits under it where most won't. I have had it for about four years and have had great luck with it.
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Ive had that model for somewhere between 8 to 10 years. I cant remember....but I can tell you its never given me a problem. As others have stated, its a little too fast on lowering (you learn to control it) and its heavy. But for the price, you simply cant go wrong.
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