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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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Bought mine at walmart also low profile inexpensive works great.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 2fast4sanity
I went with a craftsman low profile aluminum jack. Lifts up to 2 tons and will fit under my C5 which is lowered all the way on stock bolts. Sells for $179.99 on sears.com.
I have it too, works like a charm.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by AlohaC5
I hope you have better luck with your Craftsman jack than I did. My Craftsman failed to maintain compression and provide lift after only 14 months of ownership with only intermittant use. Very dissappointed, but it turns out my experience is common with this particular jack - see "59 Reviews for a 1.7 out of 5.0".
Ditto...My craftsman died and I bought the Costco version. Works great!
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob's 73
Ditto...My craftsman died and I bought the Costco version. Works great!
Doesn't Craftsman have a lifetime replacement on their products???
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 427-390
Doesn't Craftsman have a lifetime replacement on their products???
Unfortunately No. The Lifetime replacement is limited to only their hand tools. Some floor jacks only have a 90 day warranty - some as much as 1 year. That's it. Mike
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 2KFRC5
Here's one to match your Vette. I've got one one of these, only silver. Have had it about 8 years. Still is a very good jack.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40105
Slightly larger than the $79 they also sell. Works great. BIGHANK
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