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Old 06-19-2013, 05:26 PM
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Anyone know if the aluminum "racing" jacks will fit under our cars?

One like this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html
Old 06-19-2013, 05:31 PM
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Yup, it'll work on a Vette.
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yep...got one...works great
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I got the one below. It's a bit heavier as it is steel, but it's got a little better reach and a little beefier.

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...eel-68049.html
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Originally Posted by FAUEE
Anyone know if the aluminum "racing" jacks will fit under our cars?

One like this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html
Works great!
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I've got the 2 ton low pro alum jack and it easily fits.
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I have the heavier 2 ton steel one. Also just picked up the Cross Beam for that jack. That is a heavy piece.
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I have the steel low profile one also and it works great. This one has the foot pedal if you are too close to a wall to use the handle. HF has a 20% off coupon good on any purchase through the 23rd of June I believe.

http://www.harborfreight.com/low-pro...uty-68050.html

20% coupon
http://www.harborfreight.com/affilia...pons&hftref=cj

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Originally Posted by Flh Den
I have the steel low profile one also and it works great. This one has the foot pedal if you are too close to a wall to use the handle. HF has a 20% off coupon good on any purchase through the 23rd of June I believe.

http://www.harborfreight.com/low-pro...uty-68050.html

20% coupon
http://www.harborfreight.com/affilia...pons&hftref=cj
Unfortunately the coupon is not good on floor jacks, it says so right on the coupon. It is good on the cross beam though. I got one when it was on sale for 39.99 and used the 20% off.
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Originally Posted by FAUEE
Anyone know if the aluminum "racing" jacks will fit under our cars?

One like this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html
Have the same jack, works great
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Originally Posted by push
I got the one below. It's a bit heavier as it is steel, but it's got a little better reach and a little beefier.

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...eel-68049.html


Got same one, works great!
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Originally Posted by push
I got the one below. It's a bit heavier as it is steel, but it's got a little better reach and a little beefier.

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...eel-68049.html


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Originally Posted by saplumr
I've got the 2 ton low pro alum jack and it easily fits.
I have the same one. Thought about getting the steel one because it has a higher lift but I really wanted something light weight. I need to get one of those adapters though
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I was recently in the market for a low pro jack too. I ended up going with a Napa Professional which I highly recommend. I find Napa's tools slot in nicely between the cheap Chinese crap of Craftsman and HF but not as pricey as Snap-On/Matco/Cornwell stuff.

Might want to check it out at your local NAPA. They've started selling a whole line of good hand tools.
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Just be aware that the guys saying it works great and fits perfectly are not filling you in about the reach of the jack. While being good for the side lifting it is shorter than the 68050 like I have and you will not be able to leave the handle upright with the jack under the car. Some may say who cares, but if you do most of your lifting in a smaller type garage then it is a big deal. I couldn't use the lower reaching ones in my garage because I need the handle to be upright so I can jack it up and work around it without it in the way..... Just something to consider
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Originally Posted by FAUEE
Anyone know if the aluminum "racing" jacks will fit under our cars?

One like this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html
It will work just fine. I have had mine for three years now with no problems whatsoever. The jacking pucks I use are std. hockey pucks which works great with this jack.
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Originally Posted by FAUEE
Anyone know if the aluminum "racing" jacks will fit under our cars?

One like this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html
I have it and like it. Works great.

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Originally Posted by incabird
Unfortunately the coupon is not good on floor jacks, it says so right on the coupon. It is good on the cross beam though. I got one when it was on sale for 39.99 and used the 20% off.
Sorry about that, have to learn to read the fine print. I printed for the crossbeam also.
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To the OP, I would at least get the jack that has two wheels on the front end instead of that roller. It is much more stable. I was forced to use mine on a slight incline and the entire jack began to fold up.
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Mine hasn't let me down yet .


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