Electric Jack
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From: Duluth Georgia
Electric Jack
I've seen a lot of comments about wanting a jack for C5s. Just found this on the net and thought everyone else might like to see it. Claims it is only 4" tall and the stock C5 height is a bit over 5" so it should fit. I put frame rails on my 01 vert and use a motorcycle jack when I need to lift it.
http://www.autoaccessconnect.com/1ton12voelsc.html
http://www.autoaccessconnect.com/1ton12voelsc.html
Burning Brakes
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I saw that at Walmart the other day when I was looking for a sissor jack. Didn't give it a second look, but perhaps I should.
I thought it might be too big to fit in the side compartments. My middle is taken up by an amp and 10" sub.
I thought it might be too big to fit in the side compartments. My middle is taken up by an amp and 10" sub.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by Old Timer
Got mine at Wal Mart (same jack). $39.95. Works great. NOT slow.
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Now for the rest of the story.
I got mine there. Same price
I mentioned and showed this jack several months ago and got flamed for it. But it is one sturdy and fast jack. Has a claw foot base. Lifts the Corvette without any problems. Fits in the center storage compartment.
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Going to have to check it out at Wally's. I need a small jack for the car and this just might fit the bill. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
Thanks for posting. Well worth a look see I think.
This is for me. Something that requires little or no physical labor to use. 
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From: Waldorf MD
Originally Posted by RstyNutz
Now for the rest of the story.
I got mine there. Same price
I mentioned and showed this jack several months ago and got flamed for it. But it is one sturdy and fast jack. Has a claw foot base. Lifts the Corvette without any problems. Fits in the center storage compartment.
Looks like a good jack for maintenance use, but not for flat tire road use.
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I will be posting soon on the electric jack.....with pictures.......worked fine on my lowered car after a.....well........modification 
Took me 40 seconds with my manual jack.............40 with this electric to raise the rear. less than 35 to lower...........vs 5 seconds with the manual.
11 lbs vs 21 with my other
Took me 40 seconds with my manual jack.............40 with this electric to raise the rear. less than 35 to lower...........vs 5 seconds with the manual.
11 lbs vs 21 with my other
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Looks like when you get a flat, you'll still have to try and drive onto a wooden block But hey beats carrying a heavy hydraulic jack in the car and faster than a manual siccors jack. Looks like i will be looking into this jack. I would only carry with 2 wooden blocks for trips outta town, one block to raise the car high enough to get the jack high enough and the other one a lot thinner one to support the claws from burying themselves on the side of the road.
But hey beats carrying a heavy hydraulic jack in the car and faster than a manual siccors jack. Looks like i will be looking into this jack. I would only carry with 2 wooden blocks for trips outta town, one block to raise the car high enough to get the jack high enough and the other one a lot thinner one to support the claws from burying themselves on the side of the road.
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From: Schenectady NY
Originally Posted by RstyNutz
Now for the rest of the story.
I got mine there. Same price
I mentioned and showed this jack several months ago and got flamed for it. But it is one sturdy and fast jack. Has a claw foot base. Lifts the Corvette without any problems. Fits in the center storage compartment.
