Advise On Jack & Jackstands
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Racer
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From: Port Orchard WA
Advise On Jack & Jackstands
A couple questions before I buy a jack and stands.....
Is there a specfic jack that is low enough to lift my stock height coupe without having to drive up onto something?
Any specific jack / jackstands you recommend or features would be appreciated.
Thanks Al
Is there a specfic jack that is low enough to lift my stock height coupe without having to drive up onto something?
Any specific jack / jackstands you recommend or features would be appreciated.
Thanks Al
Instructor
Joined: May 2006
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From: Washington IL
St. Jude Donor '07
I just picked up a set of stands from the local Harbor Fright store for about $25. They are 6 ton and are more than solid enough for working on the Vette.
As for a jack, I'm also looking and would like to hear what others have to say
As for a jack, I'm also looking and would like to hear what others have to say
Burning Brakes
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From: Middletown Delaware
I have a sears craftsman aluminum jack that works great. And no I don't own a miata. Dave
http://mymiata.paladinmicro.com/MiataCRALJack.htm
http://mymiata.paladinmicro.com/MiataCRALJack.htm
Race Director
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From: Winston-Salem North Carolina
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by Dave Witman
I have a sears craftsman aluminum jack that works great. And no I don't own a miata. Dave
http://mymiata.paladinmicro.com/MiataCRALJack.htm
http://mymiata.paladinmicro.com/MiataCRALJack.htm
Le Mans Master
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From: Farmington CT
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Originally Posted by GeorgeZNJ
Can you slide this jack under the front of the car and lift under the crosssmember without driving up on boards? Thanks, Greorge
Burning Brakes
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From: Middletown Delaware
Yes I think so but will double check tommorrow and send you a pm with the jack part number. Did you try a search because I purchased mine from advice from this forum. Dave
Last edited by Dave Witman; Oct 25, 2006 at 11:04 PM.
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Racer
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From: Port Orchard WA
I plan on lifting from the crossmembers as well.
I'm not sure but I thought that driving up on ramps would / could get in the way because I want to use the pucks in the frame method.
Looking for jackstands that mate well with the pucks.
I read something about a Craftsman low-profile jack awhile back. Thanks Al
I'm not sure but I thought that driving up on ramps would / could get in the way because I want to use the pucks in the frame method.
Looking for jackstands that mate well with the pucks.
I read something about a Craftsman low-profile jack awhile back. Thanks Al
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