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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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Sears online has their 1 1/2 ton aluminum jack on sale online for $99.99 with free shipping. Offer good thru Saturday.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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If it is truely 99.00 for the alum racing jack that sells for 199.00 good price, but it is more likely a combination of steel and alum that is on sale
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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I got one last weekend. It's a nice piece compared to my other three cheapos. The $199 one is the 3 ton. The $99 is the 1 and a half ton.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 07:27 PM
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Yep, I got one about 2 weeks ago for $99. Pretty nice jack. The regular price is like $139...
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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I got one last weekend. It's a nice piece compared to my other three cheapos. The $199 one is the 3 ton. The $99 is the 1 and a half ton.

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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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I picked this ame jack up a few weeks ago. It seems to be on sale every few weeks. Works great.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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Love it!! Nice and LOW
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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Have I got a deal for you. Don't know how many of you have a Harbor Freight nearby, but they are advertising a 3 Ton, 24# Aluminum Racing jack for $79.99 Just got the ad today and it's good to Nov. 28th.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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On their web site they list that jack at $69.99

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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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that jack goes on sale for 99 bucks like every two weeks. it is normally 120 bucks. no particular deal, but it is a good jack. i have one!
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 11:40 PM
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But there is $9.00 shipping. Guess you save a buck.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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Well, damn, guys! which on e is best? My Vette is lowered about 2.5...
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by carnut108
Have I got a deal for you. Don't know how many of you have a Harbor Freight nearby, but they are advertising a 3 Ton, 24# Aluminum Racing jack for $79.99 Just got the ad today and it's good to Nov. 28th.
Got mine a month ago from HF for $69.99..nice blue finish. I'm within walking distance from HF...jack is nice and sturdy
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 08:35 AM
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I havent found a jack yet that will fit under the front WITHOUT driving up on some block ramps.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 08:55 AM
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That sears jack is excellent...I got one the last time they were $99 as well...perfect for getting under the vette and a nice large lifting area...the handle and action is also excellent!

can't beat it!
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by bluevette1
I havent found a jack yet that will fit under the front WITHOUT driving up on some block ramps.
AC Hydraulics fits under even a lowered Corvette without any aid at all. Best jack I have ever owned (also most expensive) many here have bit the bullit and ordered it because it just plain works. There are a few places that have them but I deal with......
http://www.ultimategarage.com/

Click on the AC Hydraulics link.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by bluevette1
I havent found a jack yet that will fit under the front WITHOUT driving up on some block ramps.
AC Hydraulics fits under even a lowered Corvette without any aid at all. Best jack I have ever owned (also most expensive) many here have bit the bullit and ordered it because it just plain works. There are a few places that have them but I deal with......
http://www.ultimategarage.com/

Click on the AC Hydraulics link.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by bluevette1
I havent found a jack yet that will fit under the front WITHOUT driving up on some block ramps.
AC Hydraulics fits under even a lowered Corvette without any aid at all. Best jack I have ever owned (also most expensive) many here have bit the bullit and ordered it because it just plain works. There are a few places that have them but I deal with......
http://www.ultimategarage.com/

Click on the AC Hydraulics link.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by bluevette1
I havent found a jack yet that will fit under the front WITHOUT driving up on some block ramps.
AC Hydraulics fits under even a lowered Corvette without any aid at all. Best jack I have ever owned (also most expensive) many here have bit the bullit and ordered it because it just plain works. There are a few places that have them but I deal with......
http://www.ultimategarage.com/

Click on the AC Hydraulics link.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by bluevette1
I havent found a jack yet that will fit under the front WITHOUT driving up on some block ramps.
AC Hydraulics fits under even a lowered Corvette without any aid at all. Best jack I have ever owned (also most expensive) many here have bit the bullit and ordered it because it just plain works. There are a few places that have them but I deal with......
http://www.ultimategarage.com/

Click on the AC Hydraulics link.
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