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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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Where can I get a good car jack for the C5? Thanks.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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I have a small 2 1/2 ton floor jack that works great.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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I really like my Sears one for about$100 on sale. I see they have a nice one on sale now for about $115. I think mine is the same but without the new laser light thingy. Jon
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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Omega low profile jack:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...9613_200329613

One of the lowest lifting point jacks I've ever seen, at a reasonable price....
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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Try Harbor Freight.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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THIS is what you need...AC Hydraulics DK13HLQ http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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I have a low-profile aluminum craftsman floor jack that works great and it's light so you can move it around easily.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 07:14 AM
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Sears makes some good ones.
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Sears low profile jack works great for me
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by wamara
Omega low profile jack:

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...9613_200329613

One of the lowest lifting point jacks I've ever seen, at a reasonable price....
Wow that is one of the best low-profile jacks I've seen !! excellent find
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If you are going to invest that much money into a low profile florr jack, go for max height too. They make them that go 32 or more inches.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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I just saw one in Walmart, a steel floor jack that has a 3.3" minimum height, which is what you need when using the 'pucks' on a C5. Believe the price was right @ $60.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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Try Harbor Freight.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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Sears about $100 bucks
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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This is what I use. It does a great job! http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...3500_200313500

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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Awesome! Thanks guys. I couldn't find a good one that could get low enough with a puck on the vette.
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THIS is what you need...AC Hydraulics DK13HLQ http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html


It's the blue one...

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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by drews60
If you are going to invest that much money into a low profile florr jack, go for max height too. They make them that go 32 or more inches.
Does the Omega make one that goes 32"s ? Im looking to use this one to jack the car from the front so I can place the jack stands in.

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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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THIS is what you need...AC Hydraulics DK13HLQ http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html
I agree. These are top quality.. I have a standard length and extended length version.
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