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Dec 22, 2005 | 02:18 PM

#41

BlackCat

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I'm happy with my Michelin 3 ton jack:

http://www.autoexpressions.com.au/images/hi/5050-hi.jpg

http://www.autoexpressions.com.au/im...5050-pk-hi.jpg

Dec 24, 2005 | 10:28 AM

#42

mjb95maxse

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i just got 2 craftsman 2 1/4 ton jack stands and a floor jack for under 100$ at sears

Dec 27, 2005 | 12:59 PM

#43

bladerunr

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Harbor Freight, Sears and Northern Tool all have a decent jack with a fixed handle for under $100. If you catch a sale you can get it for $50.

Dec 27, 2005 | 05:02 PM

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the paragon

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Floor Jack Comparison

http://www.vorshlag.com/tech_jacks1.asp

Dec 28, 2005 | 08:03 PM

#45

moo moo

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+1 for Harbon Freight. I have one. It was cheap, works good, low profile.

Dec 30, 2007 | 10:08 PM

#46

menace_1877

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackCat

I'm happy with my Michelin 3 ton jack:

http://www.autoexpressions.com.au/images/hi/5050-hi.jpg

http://www.autoexpressions.com.au/im...5050-pk-hi.jpg

+1.... got for $63 at Sams club.

Dec 31, 2007 | 12:36 AM

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Drockb418

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ya im looking to get that one when i get back

Dec 31, 2007 | 06:35 AM

#48

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I have the "regular" Craftsman 2 1/4 ton floor jack and the aluminum race jack (4000 lbs capacity, IIRC). I also have two 2 1/4 ton jack stands and two 3 ton jack stands.

I got the 2 1/4 jack and stands for like $40 on sale and the race jack for around $140 on sale, from Sears obviously.

Jan 3, 2008 | 12:06 PM

#49

97SEdriver

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MDeezy

This has to be a repost but I ask still.

What is a good bang for buck floor jack. I was over at Freeway's house, and his floor jack was beautiful, lifted the car in a few pumps, from the cross member. I am looking to get a nice and decent one, I dont want to spend $200 on one, but would like to have some quality with it.

Tired of using the stock jack, lifting one side, then the other side, put the jack stand underneath. Dont get me started on how high it can lift the car. Dont get me wrong I understand its the stock jack, I'm just frustrated with it.

I have a feeling a lot of people may have gotten theirs from sears.

I swear I got mine at a sam's club back in the late 80's, but it's been so long I don't remember.
I bought the biggest one that was there, I think a 2 or 2.5 ton jack

Jan 3, 2008 | 01:09 PM

#50

redls1

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I was at sams yesterday and debated about getting one. I think it was $69.99 and a 3.5 ton quick pump jack.

Jan 6, 2008 | 03:57 PM

#51

cditto

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I got mine from Lowe's for Christmas...my only concern was the overall short handle length, so I just go a hollow metal pipe and slide it over the handle when needed.

It's this one:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...3JS&lpage=none

Jan 6, 2008 | 04:35 PM

#52

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This is mine...works wonders
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...Lift+Equipment

Jan 6, 2008 | 04:48 PM

#53

spdfreak

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Not to take this thread OT, but does anyone use a round block of wood, or some type of spacer. I have found the using a piece of wood works best, this way I don't damage the car.

Jan 6, 2008 | 04:55 PM

#54

bigpulve+

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Quote:

Originally Posted by spdfreak

Not to take this thread OT, but does anyone use a round block of wood, or some type of spacer. I have found the using a piece of wood works best, this way I don't damage the car.

The base on mine is about 6+ inches wide...fits the end of the cross member beautifully.