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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Responed to a post in the C3 section on floor jacks. Any recommnedations? And please no SEARS (see the C3 post) for details if interested. Thanks guys.
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I just used a new low profile aluminium race jack i got from Harbor Freight. Worked excellently for the oil change and CAGS install today. Got for 79 bucks.
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I got a great heavy duty one from SAM's club..it's a Roush racing brand. Very heavy and well put-together. Wide stance and large lifting platform. Has a warranty. 7000 pound capacity. Under $100...I think like $85???
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Low profile (3.3 inches) Heavy Duty (6 ton commercial) floor jack named "Black Jack" at SOME WallMart stores for $69. Very good construction.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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One of the best low profile jacks is the AC Hydraulics DK20...the blue one...



Bought through this website...

http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html
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A/C Hydraulics DK 13HLQ A few hundred well spent dollars. The jack pictured below is the DK20
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A/C Hydraulics DK 13HLQ A few hundred well spent dollars. The jack pictured below is the DK20
After going through 3 Craftsmen Jacks, I finally purchased an AC Hydraulics DK 13HLQ last year. By far the best jack I have ever owned, and probably the last one I'll need to buy.
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Thanks guys, diguesting all the info. I will be looking to get another one soooooooon.
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Originally Posted by chris308
I just used a new low profile aluminium race jack i got from Harbor Freight. Worked excellently for the oil change and CAGS install today. Got for 79 bucks.
I paid way more for my Harbor Freight racing jack. I used my HF (US General) jack to do an oil + filter and coolant change on my C5 today. One wheel fell off the jack twice today, sending ball bearings all over my garage floor. Anyone want to trade jacks?

Steve
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Originally Posted by Z.06
I paid way more for my Harbor Freight racing jack. I used my HF (US General) jack to do an oil + filter and coolant change on my C5 today. One wheel fell off the jack twice today, sending ball bearings all over my garage floor. Anyone want to trade jacks?

Steve
What ?! Explain, how did it fall off jack. Where did the ball bearings come from?
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