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| bluewood | Floor Jack | ||
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I am looking to get a floor jack. Do i really need to get a low profile one if I use the designate jack points? Vette is not lowered.
Any recommendations on branch/model? thanx gary |
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Posted on: 2008/2/3 16:30
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| 94z07 | RE:Floor Jack | ||
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Before I got two little low profile jacks, I would drive onto four wood blocks to allow my big jack under the car. I used 2x10's and cut them to 12".
BTW I don't ever crawl under a car supported only with jacks but I do raise one side of the car with my little jacks, place stands at key points and rotate the tires front to back while the weight of the car is still on the jacks. I know it isn't following the rules according to Hoyle but it's easier than transfering the weight to the stands. Anyone else cheat? |
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Posted on: 2008/2/3 19:17
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| MK 82 | RE:Floor Jack | ||
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I would go with lo profile.
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Posted on: 2008/2/3 19:24
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| bogus | RE:Floor Jack | ||
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I have an AC-Hydraulic.
If you want to spend this kinda cash, that is... http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/sho ... L/POR_TOOL_ACHyd1_pg1.htm |
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Posted on: 2008/2/3 19:32
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| pianoguy | RE:Floor Jack | ||
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I got NAPA's low-profile jack for around $200, and am happy with it so far. I know a guy who recently got an Arcan model XL35 from Northern Tool for $129, and likes it a lot.
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Posted on: 2008/2/3 20:30
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| Notorious | RE:Floor Jack | ||
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I have an AC-Hydraulic. That is a sweet jack. I might have to get one of those.  |
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Posted on: 2008/2/3 20:35
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| pappyfreebird | RE:Floor Jack | ||
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i like the cut up 2x10s ... i have n assortment of them fer low harleys...and yes id cheat too leaving wieght on jack fer quick rotation shouldnt hurt...long as stands r on stand by...who evoer did my rotation put the 9.5s on front n 8.5s on rear...aint looked yet to see ifn z51 er jus a previous owner changed wheels ...ok i shut up :tongue:
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Posted on: 2008/2/3 20:47
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| MK 82 | RE:Floor Jack | ||
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i like the cut up 2x10s ... i have n assortment of them fer low harleys...and yes id cheat too leaving wieght on jack fer quick rotation shouldnt hurt...long as stands r on stand by...who evoer did my rotation put the 9.5s on front n 8.5s on rear...aint looked yet to see ifn z51 er jus a previous owner changed wheels ...ok i shut up :tongue: I have an assortment of cut up 2X10s for low Harleys. Yes I sometimes cheat leaving weight on the jack for a quick rotation. It shouldn't hurt as long as the stands are on standby. Whoever did my rotation put the 9.5s on the front and the 8.5s on the rear. I haven't looked yet to see if it is a Z51 or if the previous owner changed wheels. I shall now cease communication. I Speak Hillbilly |
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Posted on: 2008/2/3 20:58
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| pappyfreebird | RE:Floor Jack | ||
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wahahahahaha help helup oh heellluuup me!!! sarry i feel good yea yea!!
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Posted on: 2008/2/3 21:00
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| Ramrod | RE:Floor Jack | ||
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I have an El Cheapo Harbor Freight $79.00, it lifts the car, jack stands go under at the four corners. I still have my hands and feet, I shall cease at this point.
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Posted on: 2008/2/3 21:48
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| Midnight85 | RE:Floor Jack | ||
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I just got two new jacks from
Harbor Freight for Christmas. They are made for cars such as our Vettes. They have two supports that go on each side of the tire and lift the car that way. You can't "cheat" then, you have to put stands under the car to get the wheels off. I would include a link but I can't find them on the HF website. If anyone is interested I can take some pics of mine. |
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Posted on: 2008/2/4 17:09
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| smooth | like so..... | ||
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I just got two new jacks from http://search.harborfreight.com/cpise ... ame=&requestedPage=10 How high will they go? |
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Posted on: 2008/2/4 19:38
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| Midnight85 | Re: like so..... | ||
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Quote: Dang, I couldn't find those darn things anywhere, thanks. I've never had mine all the way up yet but I've had it high enough to go in from the front and change oil, and I'm a BIG guy. I was amazed at how steady they are that base isn't very big. If I were lifting the rear though I would definitely use wheel chocks. I had my family get me a pair so I could lift one end at a time and keeping the car level. |
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