Sears Floor Jack
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 187
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From: Rockford Michigan
I have bought three heavy durable floor jacks, first one is 35 years old or more. Bought two more 15 years ago, quick lift on first pump. Gave one to my son for Christmas. Keep telling him to read the owners information, when stored leave the handle in the down position.
I believe it will work on my Vette just fine.....
Regards; G
Racer
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 312
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From: state of insanity
Get a floor jack with at least a 3 ton capacity,the lightest weight(your back & body will thank you),& one with the best warranty cause they WILL leak & cost almost as much as a new one to get repaired,unless repairing yourself.Lastly,buy a quality one because your life may depend on it.Don't want your wife to find you dead under your vette because you were cheap & bought a china made piece to save a few bucks
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Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 17,551
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From: El Paso Texas
My Craftsman jack that I bought in 2004 is, of course, Made in China. The 'one pump' feature lasted about a year, and no longer works. I bleed the air out of the jack regularly and it's full of oil.....just crap quality. You may as well buy your jacks at Harbor Freight....I'm convinced they're all made in the same factory in Red China.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 17,551
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From: El Paso Texas
You'd think that would be common sense, but I see it all the time. ANY jack, I don't care how well it's made, can let go at any time.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 103
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From: Wylie,Tx.
I love it,it's the same as there more expensive rapid pump low profile aluminum jack (of the same dimensions),at first i thought i just had to have the aluminum one because of the weight difference but i came to my senses and realized you shouldn't have to pickup a jack very often anyway,and as i mentioned for the price of the jack and the ramps you can't go wrong,i did a lot of shopping around and found this was the best bang for the buck.
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 81,241
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From: altered state
St. Jude Donor '05
Bought the aluminum low profile one from Harbor Frieght 4 yrs ago it was their largest one they had.
Was skeptical at first but have used the hell out of it with no leaks no issues. If it crapped out tomorrow I wouldnt complain.
Absolutely on jackstands!!
Had a car come down on me yrs ago and was using a lot stronger jack than that. Thank god there were people in the shop or Id have been dead. It was close!
Not a fun feeling being crushed by a car and you cant breathe or yell for help
Was skeptical at first but have used the hell out of it with no leaks no issues. If it crapped out tomorrow I wouldnt complain.
Absolutely on jackstands!!
Had a car come down on me yrs ago and was using a lot stronger jack than that. Thank god there were people in the shop or Id have been dead. It was close!
Not a fun feeling being crushed by a car and you cant breathe or yell for help
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 187
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From: Rockford Michigan
I bought 2 of the harbor freight aluminum jacks. I have had them for a couple of years and they have worked well. I got the aluminum ones that are low enough to go under a C5. They are light and the have been pretty good. I was also impressed with the fit and finish and appearance of the jack. They really are pretty nice.
I got ones before they changed to the "quick lift" or "rapid pump" so it takes several pumps to get it up to touch the car. I actually like that better since I like to go slow and make sure I have the jack positioned where I want it before I start lifting.
I got ones before they changed to the "quick lift" or "rapid pump" so it takes several pumps to get it up to touch the car. I actually like that better since I like to go slow and make sure I have the jack positioned where I want it before I start lifting.
G
