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Old May 28, 2022 | 08:46 PM
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Looking to pick up a low profile jack & pucks so i can do my own own oil changes and brake pads etc, looks like the ride height front to rear is 3“ & 5”, harbor freight has nothing under 3-1/4 that i can see, so just looking for some recommendations, thanks 👍
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The below is Harbor Freight low profile jack and pucks I've used successfully for years. The foot pedal is great for tight areas where you don't have space for handle travel. Some people like the 'leave-in' pucks, however I know two vette owners who have had them fly out and damage rocker panels, so not for me.
Keep mine in the trunk cubby and only takes about a minute to install one.






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A pair of low profile ramps help alot for the front or rear...from the side it isnt bad.

The jack I currently use...
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The below is Harbor Freight low profile jack and pucks I've used successfully for years. The foot pedal is great for tight areas where you don't have space for handle travel. Some people like the 'leave-in' pucks, however I know two vette owners who have had them fly out and damage rocker panels, so not for me.
Keep mine in the trunk cubby and only takes about a minute to install one.







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Originally Posted by HandOverFist
A pair of low profile ramps help alot for the front or rear...from the side it isnt bad.

The jack I currently use... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NQV7UE...roduct_details
I was going off this diagram for

the front and rear points, actually the side spots with pucks should suffice for what i need, need to measure and check harbor freight again lol
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Do an "Advanded search" across the C7 Forums. There are many such threads here.
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Here are the pucks I purchased...
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Harbor Freight for low profile floor jacks.
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^ I agree. I use a Harbor Freight (Pittsburgh Automotive) aluminum low profile racing jack on my 2014 with BMW jacking pucks. Works great.
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Harbor freight low profile/long reach floor jacks will do the trick
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I actually raise car up on GoJaks then use my aluminum floor jacks at the preferred locations.. pucks always make me nervous
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Originally Posted by Todd400
Looking to pick up a low profile jack & pucks so i can do my own own oil changes and brake pads etc, looks like the ride height front to rear is 3“ & 5”, harbor freight has nothing under 3-1/4 that i can see, so just looking for some recommendations, thanks 👍
I got mine from harbor freight last week. Pittsburgh 3 ton low profile Jack and it worked really well. Smooth, plenty of height, felt strong, fit underneath with about an inch to spare. However, it’s quite heavy Mine is lowered on the stock bolts.
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Daytona from HF is my favorite. Have saved so much money with it. Oil changes, brakes jobs etc. I also have the Pittsburgh 3 ton and use it when I want to jack both sides. And lastly have the 1.5 ton aluminum one from HF I rarely use anymore. I prefer the heavy duty 3 tons.
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Originally Posted by Kevin A Jones
The below is Harbor Freight low profile jack and pucks I've used successfully for years. The foot pedal is great for tight areas where you don't have space for handle travel. Some people like the 'leave-in' pucks, however I know two vette owners who have had them fly out and damage rocker panels, so not for me.
Keep mine in the trunk cubby and only takes about a minute to install one.






I have this jack. It works great. Always use jack stands.
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I use an HF aluminum jack, actually have 3 of them. Two of the smallest ones and one of the larger ones. The larger one is easier to pump and goes higher.
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Thanks everyone !! Pucks are ordered, mobile1 picked up at Walmart and hitting harbor freight this week for the extended reach low pro jack, appreciate the help 👊
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I am with all the other guy I use the HF jack and have for years, works great
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Originally Posted by Kevin A Jones
The below is Harbor Freight low profile jack and pucks I've used successfully for years.

I've had this same jack now for nine years which was a helluva bargain for $80 when on sale at the time. They don't offer this model anymore but do offer more expensive 3-ton jacks now. Mine has worked flawlessly on my C6 and two C7s, but bought a QuickJack about five years ago and use it most of the time now for routine maintenance. The HFT is still in my garage at the ready for quickie projects, like removing one wheel, etc.

Also, you might consider making some ramps. I made two of these with 2x12" boards for minimal cost and added another layer after this photo was taken for more height. What you see is assembled with screws and glue, but the third level is quickly removable using pins. With the extra level you have enough space to change the oil, etc., that is if you aren't circumferentially challenged.



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I ran into this deal on accident , free shipping, have one on the way lol



https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben.../029121sch01a/
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Originally Posted by Todd400
I ran into this deal on accident , free shipping, have one on the way lol



https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben.../029121sch01a/
Wow! 😳 That's too high!
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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe
Wow! 😳 That's too high!
Too high ? The total lift at 24” is pretty much inline with the others ive seen, don’t plan on going that high ……
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