Floor Jack help
Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: North Las Vegas Nevada
What ever hydrolic jack you choose, make sure you support the car with something that can't fail! I use a cheap scissor jack right next to my hydrolic, just in case. You can use a jack stand also.
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Race Director
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Originally Posted by vettencle
Hey guys, what kind of floorjack do you all use for your Vettes? Mine is not small enough to fit under and need to get my new tires on. Thanks for the help. 
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
drive up on one or two stacked 2x 12's
cut the approach end on a 45 degree angle.
If you use two have the bottom one about 18 inches longer than the top ( also bevel its lead edge) nail or screw them together.
It will be a lot cheaper than buying a new jack
cut the approach end on a 45 degree angle.
If you use two have the bottom one about 18 inches longer than the top ( also bevel its lead edge) nail or screw them together.
It will be a lot cheaper than buying a new jack
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Originally Posted by rws.1
drive up on one or two stacked 2x 12's
cut the approach end on a 45 degree angle.
If you use two have the bottom one about 18 inches longer than the top ( also bevel its lead edge) nail or screw them together.
It will be a lot cheaper than buying a new jack
cut the approach end on a 45 degree angle.
If you use two have the bottom one about 18 inches longer than the top ( also bevel its lead edge) nail or screw them together.
It will be a lot cheaper than buying a new jack
Race Director
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Originally Posted by Jserman
yep got a nice Alum jack at costco... still have to drive up on 1x4 to get it under the front but it works great other then that..
sears and harbor freight have good ones too..
sears and harbor freight have good ones too..
that he street races.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Mesa Arizona
I bought a low profile BigRed aluminum racing jack at Pep Boys. Came with two matching jack stands, on sale for $140. Works great.
However the front of the car is a bit low now to get at the front jacking point. Now I have to start with jacking up the rear first, dropping it, and then coming around to the side. Then I am barely able get at the front rocker jack point.
PS I always use a hockey puck on the jack pad. When using the jack stands, I place a puck on top of them also.
However the front of the car is a bit low now to get at the front jacking point. Now I have to start with jacking up the rear first, dropping it, and then coming around to the side. Then I am barely able get at the front rocker jack point.
PS I always use a hockey puck on the jack pad. When using the jack stands, I place a puck on top of them also.
Last edited by bcseitz; Jan 26, 2006 at 09:49 AM.
Race Director
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From: Ohio
I started out with the "ProLift" jack...which was satisfactory.
I just ordered, and received the "AC Hydraulics" DK20Q this week...
Here's a link to the AC Hydraulic's jack source...
http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html
I ordered the jack on Sat, 1/21/06, and had the jack on Wed, 1/25/06.
Amazing low profile jack. More expensive than the Sears alum jack, but worth it.
I just ordered, and received the "AC Hydraulics" DK20Q this week...
Here's a link to the AC Hydraulic's jack source...
http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html
I ordered the jack on Sat, 1/21/06, and had the jack on Wed, 1/25/06.
Amazing low profile jack. More expensive than the Sears alum jack, but worth it.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: eastern NC
Big Red low profile, 1.5 ton jack and billet stands from a well known online company $199... easily fits under lowered Corvette... unfortunately it's made in China... but as well made as any I've seen.
GUSTO
GUSTO
Last edited by GUSTO14; Jan 26, 2006 at 12:35 PM.
Drifting
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From: Dayton Ohio
Originally Posted by Dr Chill
Highly recommend the Sears 2 ton aluminum jack. Hold out for a sale. Paid $159.99
Melting Slicks
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From: Northville, MI
A slick way of jacking you car up is 2 cheap aluminum 1.5 ton jacks for the sides. Homier has the same type jacks for $79. One 2 or 3 ton jack for the rear cradle. Put the BMW 3 series jacking pads in the shipping holes, these jacking pads stay in full time. Than when you need to change just put the jacks under and pump.
Changing tires/rotors/pads for AutoX or HPDE is quick and easy, both before the events, at the events and cleaning after. Having an enclosed trailer helps.
Changing tires/rotors/pads for AutoX or HPDE is quick and easy, both before the events, at the events and cleaning after. Having an enclosed trailer helps.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Originally Posted by GUSTO14
Big Red low profile, 1.5 ton jack and billet stands from a well known online company $199... easily fits under lowered Corvette... unfortunately it's made in China... but as well made as any I've seen.
GUSTO
GUSTO