Low profile floor jack
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Melting Slicks
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Low profile floor jack
I am sure this has been addressed before, but I cannot find a good answer. I am looking for an in expensive, low profile floor jack that will work on my C6 and (hopefully a C7.) I do not want a scissor jack and I do not want to spend $500.00 on a jack I would use maybe twice a year.
I recently had to remove the front tire off of my C6 and with my standard floor jack I could only get it under the rear jacking point (not the front one) and even then I was unable to use the jacking pucks. I was careful and did not damage the rocker panels.
Suggestions are welcome on a type of jack that will work as well as a source for the jack.
Thanks
I recently had to remove the front tire off of my C6 and with my standard floor jack I could only get it under the rear jacking point (not the front one) and even then I was unable to use the jacking pucks. I was careful and did not damage the rocker panels.
Suggestions are welcome on a type of jack that will work as well as a source for the jack.
Thanks
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Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Hesston KS
I am sure this has been addressed before, but I cannot find a good answer. I am looking for an in expensive, low profile floor jack that will work on my C6 and (hopefully a C7.) I do not want a scissor jack and I do not want to spend $500.00 on a jack I would use maybe twice a year.
I recently had to remove the front tire off of my C6 and with my standard floor jack I could only get it under the rear jacking point (not the front one) and even then I was unable to use the jacking pucks. I was careful and did not damage the rocker panels.
Suggestions are welcome on a type of jack that will work as well as a source for the jack.
Thanks
I recently had to remove the front tire off of my C6 and with my standard floor jack I could only get it under the rear jacking point (not the front one) and even then I was unable to use the jacking pucks. I was careful and did not damage the rocker panels.
Suggestions are welcome on a type of jack that will work as well as a source for the jack.
Thanks
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-l...ump-62326.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-L...ump-68050.html
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From: Pittsburgh
I bought one from Home Depot. Husky 2 Ton Aluminum Racing Jack Model # HD00110 and it works great for 180.00
4000 lbs. capacity
Lifting range: 3.5 in. to 16.5 in.
Meets ANSI 2009 standards
Dual pump design
4 in. rubber saddle pad
Rear swivel casters for easy maneuverability
Foam padded handle to prevent damage to vehicle
4000 lbs. capacity
Lifting range: 3.5 in. to 16.5 in.
Meets ANSI 2009 standards
Dual pump design
4 in. rubber saddle pad
Rear swivel casters for easy maneuverability
Foam padded handle to prevent damage to vehicle
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I'm looking to buy from Harbor Freight when they open their new store in little ole Havasu next month 
low profile long reach!!
But I don't expect to be able to jack up the Vette front end without my home made 2X10 ramps and cradles, just to low, unless it's a single wheel lift then use pucks.
Side note: anyone have an opinion on oil vs oil less air compressors, they have a nice portable 8 gal on sale right now that I'm thinking about getting, been using a lot of air lately and the little one I have just doesn't cut it.
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low profile long reach!!But I don't expect to be able to jack up the Vette front end without my home made 2X10 ramps and cradles, just to low, unless it's a single wheel lift then use pucks.
Side note: anyone have an opinion on oil vs oil less air compressors, they have a nice portable 8 gal on sale right now that I'm thinking about getting, been using a lot of air lately and the little one I have just doesn't cut it.
Thanks
NSF
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From: Chino CA
I have the Harbor Frieght 3 ton and love it. It will not reach under the front end to raise it from the the center. Still need to drive up on a 2X. It will reach under the rear for single point lift. I never put stands under the lifting pucks. To me it seems unstable, like any small movement would allow the puck to slide off the stand. Too smooth a surface to use here in earthquake county. I alway put mine under the car at the GM suggested support points.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fairview Heights IL
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Pick two.
On that note, the best low-profile long-reach floor jack for the C6 is undoubtedly the Omega/Blackhawk 29023 (about $390 + shipping). This 125 pound beast slides easily under jacking pucks installed in the frame slots in the rocker panels. No 2x12 drive-on boards are required. The Omega can be fitted with a crossbar and rolled under the nose of a C6 all the way to the designated lifting points without contacting the front fascia. As far as I know, no other jack can do this.
Short of a 2- or 4-post lift, possibly the only better C6 lifting device would be the Bendpak/Ranger BL-5000 Quick Jack ($1,295 at Summit Racing).
Good
Cheap
Pick two.
On that note, the best low-profile long-reach floor jack for the C6 is undoubtedly the Omega/Blackhawk 29023 (about $390 + shipping). This 125 pound beast slides easily under jacking pucks installed in the frame slots in the rocker panels. No 2x12 drive-on boards are required. The Omega can be fitted with a crossbar and rolled under the nose of a C6 all the way to the designated lifting points without contacting the front fascia. As far as I know, no other jack can do this.
Short of a 2- or 4-post lift, possibly the only better C6 lifting device would be the Bendpak/Ranger BL-5000 Quick Jack ($1,295 at Summit Racing).
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
Harbor Freight has several to choose from. the small aluminum 1.5 ton will work fine and for $59 to $79 you cant beat it. Look for a HF discount add in any automotive magazine for the sale price. Don't forget to use jacking pucks.
