floor jack
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Remember you're not lifting the entire car, only a portion of it. The car only weighs about 3300 lbs., so a jack rated to lift 3000 lbs should be plenty.
If you're buying a jack - think about finding one that is a low profile jack and be sure to follow proper jacking techniques - the rocker panels on your car are easily damaged if not lifted properly.
Here's a link to a web page that might help.....
http://www.idavette.net/hib/C5diy/c5diy1.htm
Oh yeah - welcome to the best forum on the planet!
If you're buying a jack - think about finding one that is a low profile jack and be sure to follow proper jacking techniques - the rocker panels on your car are easily damaged if not lifted properly.
Here's a link to a web page that might help.....
http://www.idavette.net/hib/C5diy/c5diy1.htm
Oh yeah - welcome to the best forum on the planet!
Last edited by blacksedan87; May 17, 2005 at 10:23 AM.
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Hi! Welcome, 
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I bought a lightweight, 1.5 ton low profile (3" height) jack from Pep Boys a couple of months ago. I've used it regularly to lift my stock height vert. Works good except its a little hard to control the speed of descent when lowering the vehicle. Jack is made by Torin.
Note, 'capacity' on label. Pic is of it lifting heaviest part of car, the front.
..rickko..
:I bought a lightweight, 1.5 ton low profile (3" height) jack from Pep Boys a couple of months ago. I've used it regularly to lift my stock height vert. Works good except its a little hard to control the speed of descent when lowering the vehicle. Jack is made by Torin.
Note, 'capacity' on label. Pic is of it lifting heaviest part of car, the front.
..rickko..
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Welcome to the forum 
I have the exact same one (Sears Craftsman). Works fine!
I have the exact same one (Sears Craftsman). Works fine!
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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
Welcome to the forum
I have the exact same one (Sears Craftsman). Works fine!
I have the exact same one (Sears Craftsman). Works fine!
Welcome to the Forum
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From: Central Coast CA
Originally Posted by corvettejaune
Hello i have buy a floor jack 1.5 ton capacity at SEARS (craftsman) cant you tell me if is strong enough for lift my 2000 vette
