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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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Anyone know of one that will actually fit under a stock C5? I just need to lift it enough to get tires off so I can do my own brake job but I can't seem to find a good one around here that actually fits.
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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Anyone know of one that will actually fit under a stock C5? I just need to lift it enough to get tires off so I can do my own brake job but I can't seem to find a good one around here that actually fits.
You can get a good one from Sears $199. or www.harborfreight.com both fit under a lowered Vette
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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I bought a really nice anodized aluminum "NASCAR" jack from Harbor Freigh for $79.99

Light, low, and has a nice rubber insert.
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 03:45 PM
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You can lift a lowered C5 with no problem, cost is expensive This is the best jack I have ever purchased, and I can slide it under the front of my lowered C5 and lift the entire front end at one time.
http://www.ultimategarage.com/acjacks.html
DK13HLQ is perfect for you car
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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Honestly, I really like my pair of Sears Craftsman 3 Ton jacks. Sear warranties are great, and, for immediate customer accessibility, there is a Sears store located in almost any big city near you. These lifting jacks are massively heavy duty, and, have a nice rubber insert in the wide base lifting cups. Good luck to you.
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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my brothers name is Jack
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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I bought a low profile (3") 3-ton capacity jack at Costco for $70. It fits under my car and its lowered.
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