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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Default Recommend a floor jack please

Something that costs less than $120 and can get the car high enough up that I can get jack stands under the front or rear axles without having to stick a cinder block under the jack in order to go further with it. Aluminum preferred but isn't a big deal if it's steel.

Probably needs at least 2 ton rating.

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Old Nov 5, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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i would spend a little extra money and get one of these low profile jacks... im about 2 order the more expensive one cuz the profile is an inch shorter and if i drop my car that will just fit under...

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5429_200345429
http://www.nextag.com/Omega-OME29023...C593B429DE381B
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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What do you think of this set? My car isn't lowered if it makes a difference.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...Lift+Equipment
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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thats not a bad combo...all the essentials...
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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michelin 3 1/2 ton speedylift
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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i love my jack, got it at lowes, came with 2 jack stands for $99. its kobalt 3.5 ton. its sooo nice
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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i picked up a craftsman 4ton low profile jack from sears on black friday last year for only a hundred bucks. best deal ive ever gotten on such great tools...black friday is coming up so if you're patient you might find something good
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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I have a craftsman set, and when you release the jack to lower the car it comes down incredibly hard and fast.
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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I have this one, works great and is $100.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Riptide
What do you think of this set? My car isn't lowered if it makes a difference.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...Lift+Equipment
thats a great deal but i would rather have a light weight jack those way a ton



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