Low Profile Jack
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Melting Slicks
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Low Profile Jack
Where is a good place to get a low profile floor jack for a C5. I went to change the wheels today and found that the jack is too tall. I need something that is about 3" collapsed. Thanks.
Burning Brakes
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From: Spring Branch Texas
Originally Posted by Too Slow '90
Where is a good place to get a low profile floor jack for a C5. I went to change the wheels today and found that the jack is too tall. I need something that is about 3" collapsed. Thanks.
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From: Warner Robins GA
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From: Sarver Pennsylvania
Originally Posted by rob&dalevance
I ordered it on-line and picked it up at the local store. Looks to be a quality unit - have not had the chance to use it yet, though!
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From: Parker CO
I bought one a few weeks ago at walmart for a whopping $37 per a post here on the forum.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=walmart+jack
It's a light weight aluminum one that has worked great for me so far. I still have my sears 3 ton jack but the little walmart job is great to get your C5 on stands. and it's the lowest I have seen at 3.25" min height
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=walmart+jack
It's a light weight aluminum one that has worked great for me so far. I still have my sears 3 ton jack but the little walmart job is great to get your C5 on stands. and it's the lowest I have seen at 3.25" min height
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From: Iowa
Originally Posted by rob&dalevance
Just bought this same Sears floor jack while they were on sale for $99.99. Craftsman Club took another $10.00 off sale price. Plenty of clearance to get under the car and lifts the car with ease. With front tires on Rhino ramps, it easily took the rear high enough to slip Rhinos under the rear tires. Used it already this weekend to change the tranny and differential fluids.
A great jack at a GREAT price!
Melting Slicks
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From: DFW Texas
I got a cheap one at Pep Boys. I've used it more already on my C5, than I ever used any jack ever before.
Agree to use jackstands though.
You may need to build a small wood ramp to get it up a couple inches.
I used a single 2 x 6 x 6, cut it down to two staggered layers, then covered with some scrap indoor-outdoor carpet. Put some rubber back carpet on the bottom, with the carpet side against the board, and rubber side down and it becomes a no-slip ramp if using on fairly smooth concrete garage floor.
Agree to use jackstands though.
You may need to build a small wood ramp to get it up a couple inches.
I used a single 2 x 6 x 6, cut it down to two staggered layers, then covered with some scrap indoor-outdoor carpet. Put some rubber back carpet on the bottom, with the carpet side against the board, and rubber side down and it becomes a no-slip ramp if using on fairly smooth concrete garage floor.
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I got a 1.5 ton, Craftsman from Sears. Love it ... similar to E-T's. Just more red.
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I've got a Sears Craftsman aluminum jack that works fine for me. Minimum height is about 3.5".
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From: Roswell Ga
Originally Posted by rob&dalevance
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From: Germantown, TN
Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I've got a Sears Craftsman aluminum jack that works fine for me. Minimum height is about 3.5".
I got the one from sears also. I got the heavier dutier one that runs about $199. Expensive but a great jack!!
