Digndoug

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I need to buy a new jack. My brother and I are going to buy one togeather to split the cost. I need on that will fit under my car and will last. Im looking for an light wight aluminum jack, race style. I looked at the craftsman and there reviews say that it wont last.

Any ideas? Thanks

tnltracy

#2

funny thing about my jack...

My passenger quarter window wouldn't go down all the way. I figured it was off the track. The other day, with the top down, I looked down inside and saw the original jack down there. Aparrently the original owner had just shoved it into the mounting position in the side of the trunk and it acutally made it all the way up over the wheel well!

I know, hijacking the thread here, but needed to tell this story!

I have a $20 2 ton jack from BJ's my wife bought me 4 years ago that still works fine.

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DomGT

#3

Spend $100 on the real deal. I did and it was worth every penny. It's one of the 3 1/2 ton floor jacks with 4 wheels. The same kind that they use at shops. Very reliable and durable, it can move a little bit without you getting worried.

edit: Just remember to always use jack stands when working under a car.

This post has been edited by DomGT: Sep 8, 2006 - 6:04 PM

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Yellow94GT

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QUOTE(Digndoug @ Sep 7, 2006 - 9:09 PM) [snapback]477364[/snapback]

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I need to buy a new jack. My brother and I are going to buy one togeather to split the cost. I need on that will fit under my car and will last. Im looking for an light wight aluminum jack, race style. I looked at the craftsman and there reviews say that it wont last.

Any ideas? Thanks

When my brother in law worked for Sears my father bought a Craftsman 4000 lb. Capacity Aluminum Jack. It creaked with every stroke and the handle flexed. It required more arm pressure to lift the car. If your interested in getting the car in the air fast I'd look somewhere else. I do not recommend this racing style jack. It can lift the car quickly but it does seem to be built to last. This Craftman aluminum junk was returned for a refund.

Sears item #00950239000 Mfr. model #G620S
Craftman 4000 pound jack]Craftman aluminum jack


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elvasoshexai

#5

i have like... a cheapass set of motomaster 2 1/4ton trolley jack with 2 jack stands... but they weren't cheap... like $70CAD and i think it was really not worth it... should've got the michelin ones... they seem better quality... but i don't work on my car that much... so i guess it's ok for my needs... altho after lowering my car... the thing just barely clears the bottom...

This post has been edited by elvasoshexai: Sep 8, 2006 - 6:19 PM

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airfron

#6

Harbor Freight Crap 2.5ton ... wheel falls of all the time...i have to use my little one to get it started if i'm only jacking up one side this beast doesn't fit under my car.. too low i need to get a new one too

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jdg371

#7

my neighbors aluminum racing jack.. 1 1/2 ton he left it at my house and he moved.. hahaha

fastgt

#8

i need a lower type jack...or flatter...my Z sits too low to the ground it is really hard to fit most jacks from under the side skirts...its gonna be even harder when a put aftermarket skirts

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LewFX

#9

sams club has a roush racing speed aluminum jack for 66 bux. holds 3 1/2 tons too.

http://auctions.samsclub.com/Scripts/Listi...?LotNo=78378730

This post has been edited by LewFX: Sep 9, 2006 - 3:14 PM

Digndoug

#10

Any other brand wise to look into? I need somthing around 3 1/2"+ .... The craftsman sounds like there junk. I am will to spend up to $250 and I have a few jack stand already.

Bitter

#11

hey, if you do get a craftsman jack and it starts to seem like its not lifting as high or as well as it used to, theres a good chance than its leaked some of its oil out. you can top it off with ATF and it'll be as good or better than new.

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Celiracer18

#12

yeah losta times if jacks are starting to go bad and stuff all you need to do is lube it up and itll be like new

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ZacMan1987

#13

What kind of jack do I own?

Well I prefer single barrel when it can be found

ILoveMySilly97

#14

HarborFreight jacks. Are they any good? They seem to be really good according to online reviews.

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njccmd2002

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i have one, its ok

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Tigawoods

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harbor freight. uber lowness


This post has been edited by Tigawoods: Feb 21, 2013 - 6:48 PM

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Box

#17

Holy thread revival Batman!

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Julian_Navia

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QUOTE (ILoveMySilly97 @ Feb 21, 2013 - 3:56 PM)

>HarborFreight jacks. Are they any good? They seem to be really good according to online reviews.

They're actually pretty good. And very low

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richee3

#19

I was looking into buying a floor jack a few weeks back. A few of the guys I work with suggested Harbor Freight jacks as one of the few tools they would consider buying.

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Julian_Navia

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QUOTE (richee3 @ Feb 21, 2013 - 7:00 PM)

>I was looking into buying a floor jack a few weeks back. A few of the guys I work with suggested Harbor Freight jacks as one of the few tools they would consider buying.

It definitely is one of they few things I'd consider buying from them. It's not too expensive, It's low profile, it's actually pretty lightweight, and I know a few guys who have used them for years without issues

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Bigblock

#21

Trade Pro 1 1/2 ton & Black Jack 3 ton.
The 3 ton is about 1 inch from the ground, lifts to 14-15 inches.
The 1 1/2 ton is about 3 inches from the ground & lifts to 14 inches.

rave2n

#22

Blackjack and OEM Toyota scissor jack.

Get it up, put it on stands, all I need.

ILoveMySilly97

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QUOTE (Box @ Feb 21, 2013 - 3:50 PM)

>Holy thread revival Batman!

Lol. I had to bring it back. I'm tired of driving up a 2x4 just to be able to jack my car up.

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ILoveMySilly97

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QUOTE (rave2n @ Feb 22, 2013 - 10:19 AM)

>Blackjack and OEM Toyota scissor jack.

Get it up, put it on stands, all I need.

You have a point there. At least the scissor jacks are cheaper and lasts forever. Just hate having to spin it. Lol.

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