Floor jack
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Floor jack
I want to buy a low profile floor jack. I would use this mainly for
cleaning my wheels and I want to paint my rotors. I was wandering about one from harbor freight, any reccommendations would be
helpful.
thanks-jerry
cleaning my wheels and I want to paint my rotors. I was wandering about one from harbor freight, any reccommendations would be
helpful.
thanks-jerry
Melting Slicks
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From: SC
If you already have a no low profile jack, save yourself some $$$$ and just make a set of so called "ramps". Two levels of 2 x12 with beveled edges, top level shorter than the bottom and drive right on up. It works for me, enough to get the jack under.
Racer
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From: Round Rock Texas
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Harbor freight has a nice selection of low profile jacks. I've got two of them and highly recommend them. There is a sale running right now on one. It is a rapid pump jack, only $59. I'm thinking of getting one of these as well. I like the quick pump idea. You probably should pick up some jacking pucks too. Good luck on your search.
Advanced
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From: Jefferson MD
I just purchased one (1 1/2 ton) after reviewing some of the threads. It works great and is low enough to insert a couple of 2x6's for bracing with jack stands.
With proper maintenance, it should last a long time.
With proper maintenance, it should last a long time.
Melting Slicks
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From: Conejo Valley CA
It will be a heavy jack, but I recommend this one,
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ack-68050.html
With a Minimum saddle height of 2-5/8, you would spend a ton more money to get anything lower.
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ack-68050.html
With a Minimum saddle height of 2-5/8, you would spend a ton more money to get anything lower.
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From: Taylorsville North Carolina
Been using mine for over 2 1/2 yrs, 2-4 times a month - no issues. Got it for 59.99 with coupon. Best deal going.
I tried the Craftsman with 1 yr warranty, but the wheel caster locked up under load and scratched my floor so I returned it after 1 month and got another. It started leaking and when I tried to return it, I was told after 3 mos you have to send it off to get it repaired. It would have cost me more in shipping than the jack. Trashed it and haven't bought anymore Craftsman stuff and never will.
I tried the Craftsman with 1 yr warranty, but the wheel caster locked up under load and scratched my floor so I returned it after 1 month and got another. It started leaking and when I tried to return it, I was told after 3 mos you have to send it off to get it repaired. It would have cost me more in shipping than the jack. Trashed it and haven't bought anymore Craftsman stuff and never will.
Pro
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From: Rockville MD
Been using mine for over 2 1/2 yrs, 2-4 times a month - no issues. Got it for 59.99 with coupon. Best deal going.
I tried the Craftsman with 1 yr warranty, but the wheel caster locked up under load and scratched my floor so I returned it after 1 month and got another. It started leaking and when I tried to return it, I was told after 3 mos you have to send it off to get it repaired. It would have cost me more in shipping than the jack. Trashed it and haven't bought anymore Craftsman stuff and never will.
I tried the Craftsman with 1 yr warranty, but the wheel caster locked up under load and scratched my floor so I returned it after 1 month and got another. It started leaking and when I tried to return it, I was told after 3 mos you have to send it off to get it repaired. It would have cost me more in shipping than the jack. Trashed it and haven't bought anymore Craftsman stuff and never will.
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From: Rockville MD
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From: Corpus Christi Texas
My 2004 C5 has not been lowered, it's stock height. The clearance from the face of my pucks to the floor is 4-1/2", thus several of the HF floor jacks will work just fine with pucks.
Can anyone tell me the clearance in inches, from the floor to both the front and rear aluminum cross members?
This is what I have in mind, and I would like to insure that whatever I settle on will work like this...
Front
Rear
Can anyone tell me the clearance in inches, from the floor to both the front and rear aluminum cross members?
This is what I have in mind, and I would like to insure that whatever I settle on will work like this...
Front
Rear
Last edited by Pewter Scooter; Sep 22, 2011 at 11:45 AM.
Pro
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I use the $59 HF special. They're pretty good. That 1.5 ton rating is no joke, don't try to lift a pickup truck from the center of the engine crossmember because it will blow out the seals. They work great for the Vette though.
