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Jul 2, 2009 | 10:08 AM

#21

Oldvetter

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From: Waldorf MD

Black Jack at SOME WalMarts. It goes down to 3 1/2 inches and is an EXTRA HEAVY DUTY commercial jack. It has "turn handle" feature to relieve pressure.

Jul 2, 2009 | 10:09 AM

#22

jgump

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From: Shelby Township MI

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomurphjr

Harbor Fright!! I bought a low profile race jack from them last year for around $60 and it's been great.

My coupe is LOW and it fits under it just fine!!

Can you get under it with a puck?

Jul 2, 2009 | 11:16 AM

#23

Gohard777

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From: Detroit Area Michigan

I have two of the sears low profile aluminum jacks, one for each side, no going back and forth, I lowered my car so I ride up on a 2x10 so there is no problems ever. I like the turn handle for lifting and lowering, its light weight. Seems like if people are blowing seals all the time, they might be using one jack in the middle, putting too much pressure on it, or using it past its recommended weight limit on other vehicles....

Jul 2, 2009 | 11:18 AM

#24

tomurphjr

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From: Yorktown Va

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgump

Can you get under it with a puck?

You know, I didn't think about that. I don't use pucks. I have frame savers installed so I don't/can't use the pucks.

I think as long as you are lowered on stock bolts you should be fine with the HF jack and pucks.

Jul 2, 2009 | 12:56 PM

#25

Virtual Geezer

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From: Arizona

IMHO, don't risk your life by buying a cheap jack -- especially on like this:

Jul 3, 2009 | 01:45 PM

#26

robsc501

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From: LEBANON PA.

Hi There:
Last year I bought 2 floor jacks at Walmart. I use the hockey pucks to raise.So I jack both sides as evenly as I can.These jacks are 3 ton "black jack" by Torin 3.3"- 17.72" Paid $144 for both.I was in Walmart yesterday to stock up on the mobil 1 5qt. special for $22.I happen to look at the 3ton "black jack' was priced at $95.
robsc501

Jul 3, 2009 | 05:18 PM

#27

GrandSportRob

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From: yardley, pa 19067

I bought a used C4 jack at Carlisle last year..Works great..I carry it in the car just incase I need to remove a tire to plug it(ditched the runflats)...