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Old 07-09-2017, 12:33 PM
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Hello all,

I am looking to get a new floor jack to get some work done on my garage! I will be working on a 2001 Corvette I have and an SUV.

I am looking at a "Best floor jacks" list but not sure how good they are. What do y'all think?

https://floorjackscenter.com/best-floor-jacks/

Hoping to find one that can work for both cars.
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https://www.costco.com/3-Ton-Profess...100222458.html
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Most of the jacks avaiable are made by the same manufacturer and re-branded.

This is what I use and it fits under a lowered Viper without wood.
https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ump-62247.html

If I didn't have to carry my jack, I would get this:
https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ump-60678.html
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Originally Posted by White Out
Most of the jacks avaiable are made by the same manufacturer and re-branded.

This is what I use and it fits under a lowered Viper without wood.
https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ump-62247.html

If I didn't have to carry my jack, I would get this:
https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ump-60678.html
Thanks!
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I've used this one with great success:

http://www.wilmarcorp.com/item.aspx?cid=397&iid=8231


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I have the 2 ton low profile harbor freight jack linked above, it works great.
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Far from expert, I use the three ton low profile harbor freight jack, because of the low height, and the long throw. Many jacks don't raise the car all that much, and I wanted to get it up there, not being real flat in my personal profile.

I think jack manufacturing is pretty well understood throughout the industry. My buying decision trigger was lifted height, and of course, price. It is heavy .
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