Racing Jack
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Racing Jack
Has anyone tried the Rauch Racing jack? Just wondering what your thoughts are; it seems to be a good price for a racing jack. How about the quality?
http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_s...:-32133:929618
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I use an AC Hydraulics Jack. It's not lightweight at all but it is super low profile and I can slide it right under the nose of my Z which is lowered 1" and jack it up from the crossmember and throw some jack stands under it.
Here's a pic of how low it is and I bought mine from...
http://www.ultimategarage.com/acjacks.html
Miguel
Here's a pic of how low it is and I bought mine from...
http://www.ultimategarage.com/acjacks.html
Miguel
Last edited by SIINSI; Oct 18, 2005 at 06:33 PM.
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Looks like a decent jack, but I agree, it would be best to get one with no more than 3.5" minimum height.
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Originally Posted by SIINSI
I use an AC Hydraulics Jack. It's not lightweight at all but it is super low profile and I can slide it right under the nose of my Z which is lowered 1" and jack it up from the crossmember and throw some jack stands under it.
Here's a pic of how low it is and I bought mine from...
http://www.ultimategarage.com/acjacks.html
Miguel
Here's a pic of how low it is and I bought mine from...
http://www.ultimategarage.com/acjacks.html
Miguel
Very cool jack. Looks like the azz end of a wide body Formula 1 racing car with them wide roller wheels.
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Originally Posted by SIINSI
I use an AC Hydraulics Jack. It's not lightweight at all but it is super low profile and I can slide it right under the nose of my Z which is lowered 1" and jack it up from the crossmember and throw some jack stands under it.
Miguel
Miguel
There are some horror stories out there involving the cheaper racing jacks from Harbor Freight, but I've been using their $130 jack with moderate use with no problems for years. I think people just don't use some common sense when they get under their cars, sometimes. Let's be careful out there!
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Thanks for the input. I'll go check out the Sears one. I think the AC one looks awesome, but too $$$. I'm hoping to get one that goes up to 21", as I'm currently using one that goes to 15" and it doesn't pick up the rear of the C6 high enough, even with a block. The rear cross member is too high. Can't even get the jack stands in when fully elevated unless I use two blocks on top of the jack.
Btw, in case you're wondering, I posted this here (C5) rather than my usual hangout (C6) b/c I figured you guys were more experienced in these matters!
Btw, in case you're wondering, I posted this here (C5) rather than my usual hangout (C6) b/c I figured you guys were more experienced in these matters!
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I've got two racing jacks from Harbor Freight for use on my lowered SCCA T1 Z06. One works great, one doesn't. Next time I'll pick up the one Sears sells which looks to be a solid piece for the money.
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http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...55&R=200313355
Good deal on low profile jack and stands. Purchased it about six months ago and it has no problem under my C5 or my Miata. Very well made piece of equipment with billet aluminum jack stands.
GUSTO
Good deal on low profile jack and stands. Purchased it about six months ago and it has no problem under my C5 or my Miata. Very well made piece of equipment with billet aluminum jack stands.
GUSTO
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Originally Posted by Subdriver
I've got two racing jacks from Harbor Freight for use on my lowered SCCA T1 Z06. One works great, one doesn't. Next time I'll pick up the one Sears sells which looks to be a solid piece for the money.
I have one also it looks danm near like the one you showing. It is "The General" WORKS GREAT 
