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Nov 30, 2018 | 01:40 PM

bsterling9

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Floorjack??

I searched this topic, but didn't see what I was looking for. For those who do their own service work, which floorjack do you use? I know it has to be a low profile jack and was looking for recommendations. I refuse to use a harbor freight or another el-cheapo Chinese brand from a local parts store. Also, I realize I will need the jack plugs for my car and I am NOT interested in purchasing a garage lift (Quicklift??). I am not looking to spend that much money. Maybe 2-300 dollars. Thanks!

Nov 30, 2018 | 01:56 PM

Mayor111

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Well, you may want to reconsider thinking the Harbor Freight jack is "el-cheapo" cause you couldn't be further from the truth...and I think you will have several other folks here agree with me...to spend $200 to $300 on a jack is insane when the LOW PROFILE jack at Harbor is a 3 ton jack and is around $80 when on sale...you want to spend more - go right ahead!

Just in case you change your mind: https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...ump-62326.html

Nov 30, 2018 | 02:00 PM

bsterling9

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mayor111

Just in case you change your mind: https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...ump-62326.html

Thanks, but I have had no luck with jacks from them in the past. The valves tend to leak down while under pressure and that is something I would rather not deal with.

Nov 30, 2018 | 02:10 PM

rb185afm

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My Harbor Freight outlasted my craftsman jack. I love it.

Nov 30, 2018 | 02:28 PM

warren s

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I have an Omega 29023B, it clears the front of a C7 perfectly.

http://www.omegalift.com/ProductDeta...ack/29023B/763

Nov 30, 2018 | 06:28 PM

lifter213

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I've had the same low profile jack from Harbor Freight for over 15 years. I know you said no HF but that's what i use and it's still working great.

Nov 30, 2018 | 06:39 PM

Sconn

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Same here... HF no issues.

Nov 30, 2018 | 06:41 PM

Zjoe6

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Haha no HF? Do you realize how many shops use them when they work on cars? Lots!!!

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Nov 30, 2018 | 06:42 PM

Kevin A Jones

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Love my HF too, especially the foot pedal feature for jacking in confined space next to a wall where jack handle travel is a problem. Had mine a year and a half and used it on 2 cars and a truck with no issues. I sold Blackhawk, Walker and Chinese models in my Auto Parts stores for years and really didn't have issue with any of them. The Chinese manufacturer models typically cost a third of what the Blackhawk and Walker jacks costs.