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  1. 09-14-2009, 02:54 PM #1
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    Buying Floor Jack - Suggestions?

    Well my cheapass 50 dollar floor jack finally went,
    i assume it is a seal gone bad because this weekend it just didnt lift anything.

    So anyone have a good reccomendation on a floor jack?
    lower profile for a lowered car?
    our cars are heavy
    something that wont totally break the bank

    thanks guys

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  2. 09-14-2009, 03:08 PM #2
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    I picked up an aluminum low profile craftsman from Sears for $179. It was on sale. I've always bought cheaper jacks in the past and they don't compare to this one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hurst View Post
    I picked up an aluminum low profile craftsman from Sears for $179. It was on sale. I've always bought cheaper jacks in the past and they don't compare to this one.
    Got the same one .......

    http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...=aluminum+jack

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  4. 09-14-2009, 03:17 PM #4
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    I picked up a Racers Jack from Northern tools for 95.00. Its a 3 ton, 3 7/16" to 17 7/8". Works like a charm!!


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    I've been really happy with this one:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rand-...motiveQ5fTools
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    Quote Originally Posted by LouZ View Post
    Got the same one .......

    http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...=aluminum+jack

    Wow I read the reviews on Sears for this jack.... not a very popular one.. 1.5 Stars

    How has it treated you?

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    I was at Super T's yesterday and he told me his large (Craftsman?) 3 ton jack, 3 ton jackstands and creeper all came together as a package for about $100.

    Maybe you should PM him to get the exact details
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    i may do that,
    ive already got 4 jackstands so i dont know if i need 2 more taking up space in my tiny garage
    im hurting on space already with this going on:



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    the ratings on the crafstman one give me a little scare... and how trustworthy is a 4000 lbs jack when being used on a car that weighs 3950-4200 depending on race day or street?
    seems like it might not last when used like that?

    or are the number ratings very conservative?

    that one by Rand looks quite nice, and it looks like it will lift the car pretty high up too,

    open to more suggestions, its my B-Day on friday and need to find things for people to spend money on

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    -FRI PolyMounts--GSM Cold Air Intake--180Tstat--RTJunkieNOESP--MoparTCM--PEDDERS Touring Kit--Billet Tech Throttle Body
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    I really wish i had read those reviews before buying mine especially after all the bad luck i've had with jacks. Oh well if it lasts me atleast a year i'll be sastisfied.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Redfox0099 View Post
    Wow I read the reviews on Sears for this jack.... not a very popular one.. 1.5 Stars

    How has it treated you?
    i have the craftsman jack...crap imo... 1.5 stars is about right
    I don't have a Zex kit.....if I wanted to be like everyone else I would have bought a Mustang.
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    ^^^ That's why I scratched the Sears one off my list. So far so good with my "Northern Tool special"


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    Quote Originally Posted by JimIsland-SRT8 View Post
    ^^^ That's why I scratched the Sears one off my list. So far so good with my "Northern Tool special"
    this one?
    http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...1974_200221974

    looks pretty good, pretty good reviews too

    errr... nvm, looks like this is the one youre talking about
    http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...Product%20Page

    looks like a solid unit, but awefully cumbersome to be bringing to the track
    Last edited by dudeiwin86; 09-14-2009 at 04:40 PM.

    '99 FRC Corvette - Far From Stock
    '06 Silver R/T R&T Fully Loaded [SOLD]
    ->FRI'd with Street/Strip Heads + Scud Camshaft<- CTP Spacers + 09 Eagle Manifold
    -FRI Custom Stepped LT Headers--Getrag 3.06 LSD--DIABLOsport Predator--Powerbond 25% Underdrive Pulley--ProTorque 2800
    -FRI PolyMounts--GSM Cold Air Intake--180Tstat--RTJunkieNOESP--MoparTCM--PEDDERS Touring Kit--Billet Tech Throttle Body
    Best ET: 12.490 sec @ 113.58 mph +400 DA, 4000 RaceWeight
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    I need a really low one for some reason - not sure why... Really should be under 3" to start with and them are pretty rare it seems...

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    whoa!

    Everyone will want the one that Matt R recommends. I bought one.

    Excellent quality, super price and a real low profile with beaut rubber pads and TWO pumps for fast response.

    I only wish I could tell you where to get one! I'm pretty sure it was from summit.

    OK. looked it up.

    Summit SUM-G1020. Check their Ebay site for deals on this.
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    http://www.asedeals.com/automotive_floor_jacks.html

    Model 200T - 2 Ton Speed Jack
    "Low Rider" Low Profile Floor Jack

    About half way down the page.
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