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Mar 31, 2008 | 01:31 AM

LMB 4 ME

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floor jack height

I already have a jacking puck and just need a floor jack so I can paint my calipers and one day install my own break pads. My question is, do I need a low profile floor jack or will any standard height fit under our cars?

Mar 31, 2008 | 01:35 AM

ufso

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Harborfreight.com has a 3000 lb aluminum racing jack 3" high for about 80 bucks. #91032-2VGA

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Mar 31, 2008 | 07:39 AM

BlackZ51Vett

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A regular floor jack can/will fit under the rear end area, but you'll need a low profile jack to properly raise the car.....

Mar 31, 2008 | 08:01 AM

Larry R

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If you already have a floor jack and it won't go under the car, just get some boards and drive the car on them and then you can get the jack under the car.

Mar 31, 2008 | 08:01 AM

AintQik

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Buy an Omega. I'm in the process of getting one now. Super low all the way back unlike some cheaper models.

Mar 31, 2008 | 08:41 AM

paz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ufso

Harborfreight.com has a 3000 lb aluminum racing jack 3" high for about 80 bucks. #91032-2VGA

I bought this jack 2 weeks ago mid-$80s. Very nice for the price.
Harbor freight
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91039-2VGA

Mar 31, 2008 | 09:01 AM

Wayne O

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I'd suggest you buy a Northern Tool crossbeam adaptor so you can lift the car from the preferred lift points. Using the crossbeam adaptor, I use homemade wooden ramps made from 2 x 10's to gain enough height to get my jack and adaptor beam under the front of the car.

Here's some links that might be helpful.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1301555

Modifying Northern tool support beam for use on Craftsmen floor jack:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1329729

Link to Northern Tool adaptor beam:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...=47686&R=47686

Mar 31, 2008 | 09:14 AM

SvetteC6

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I just got my Omega jack delivered along with the cross beam. I Modified the cross beam to fit the jack and tested it out. It works great on the back I still have to try it on the front.

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Buy an Omega. I'm in the process of getting one now. Super low all the way back unlike some cheaper models.

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Mar 31, 2008 | 09:17 AM

mcwire

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ufso

Harborfreight.com has a 3000 lb aluminum racing jack 3" high for about 80 bucks. #91032-2VGA

I bought a similar jack, at Autozone. -- Nice jack.

Mar 31, 2008 | 09:22 AM

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wwillie

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I did Wayne's mod with the cross adapter and Craftsman and it works great.

Mar 31, 2008 | 10:51 AM

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Stickboy97

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Saw a jack today at Sam's Wholesale that was $69, but it was 5 1/2" at its lowest. Is this low enough to get under the car, I am lowered on stock bolts. It doesn't seem low enough to get under the front.

Thanks

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