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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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Low Profile Jack ??

Well im lookin around for a low profile jack...Anything really under 4"...I came accoross this so far

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...id=00950239000



It's $200 and alot of the ones on like ebay and stuff are $100-$150...anyone have this one and any feedback on this product...or anyother jack that they have bought and feedback on that one ??

Any jack really under 4" is what Im looking for ....

This is the one I had...The standing height is alittle over 5 inchs and jsut was too high



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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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what do you mean under 4 inches....you mean your car is low that you can't get a jack underneath??? do what i do, i put bricks down on the floor...drive my car on the bricks..n then lift my car that way. why don't you go to a store. ask them if you can wheel out the display to see if it will fit under your car. i'm sure they don't have a problem. if they do....then just be like. ok..then i would like to take this jack..n if it doesn't fit....i'll be back in a minute to return it..n if it does fit and u want to find it cheaper, then go online n find one. btw, i'd suggest at least a 4-ton jack...sometimes jacks are more expensive is because of their weight, there are some jacks tat are rreally light which is technicaly more expensive..
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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hey, do you have a drop? you must. which springs/how much? I have that black/yellow one also, and now that i dropped on S-Techs, i have to roll the car up on 2X8 boards and they slide the jack under the front. I don't wanna dish out and $$ for a new jack so it there anything else i can do? also, I used to have ramps, but they are too steep an incline to even have a chance.

I would vouch for craftsman if you find one that works, cuz isn't there a lifetime warantee on everything?
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ImmaSquashYou
btw, i'd suggest at least a 4-ton jack...sometimes jacks are more expensive is because of their weight, there are some jacks tat are rreally light which is technicaly more expensive..
4 ton jack...you mean 4000 lb 2 ton jack ?? a 4 ton jack is 8000 lbs, What are you lifting ????

The jack I was looking at in Sears is an aluminum Jack and is only 44 lbs..

I thought all sears stuff is lifetime but its only a year warentee..they really cant put a lifetime warentee on a hydrolic peice of equipment

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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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yeah, i suppose. i guess it is only their hand tools then.
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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Anyone have any experience with tools from Harbor Freight ?? They have one for $80

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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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I need a jack for 4" clearence also! 3.5 if they exsist.
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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I FOUND ONE! http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/ap200lp.html
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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i've got both of those craftsman jacks the red one is awesome it clears my front bumper just fine but the black and yellow one cant lift the front or rear of my car at all its too tall so get the red one plus is light weight
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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the red one is 4 inches and the black & yellow one is 6 inches

like i said my car is lowered 4 inches and the red jack is the only one i have found so far that gets under there
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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Yea the Red one is $200...I dont know if it worth all thay money..It is nice though

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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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well its the only jack that can lift my car
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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did you try unscrewing the cup on the one you already have? if your using jack stands on a flat surface the smoother surface shouldnt be a problem
Old Jul 23, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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The red aluminum craftsman is an awesome jack. I don't have one but use my buddies all the time. Worth the money and I plan to get one soon.
Old Jul 24, 2005 | 04:50 AM
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I've been meaning to pick one of these up..

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...24&R=200222024
Old Jul 24, 2005 | 07:06 AM
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what about a lil ramp?
Old Jul 24, 2005 | 07:37 AM
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The craftsman all aluminum low profile jack is awesome, my friend has it and I've used it often. Don't buy a jack from harbor frieght you'd be lucky if the thing lasted 6 months.

The weight difference is HUGE, like literally half the weight of a steel jack. 4 ton jack is rediculous don't listen to that guy, 8000lbs you could lift a dump truck, your car only weighs 3000ish.

Of course the guy has a drop if he needs a jack that goes to 4" or lower. Use your heads guys.
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