For the lowered GS's ,..What jack do you guys use ??
04-04-05, 08:59 PM
#34
Originally Posted by T.L.W.
thanks guys
found this one thanks to the links you guys provided
This BRAND NEW high performance aluminum racing jack lifts 3000 lbs. to a maximum height of 15-1/8''. Requires only 1/2 turn to release!
Specially designed 4-5/8'' wide, low profile, single front roller wheel for quick and accurate placement where you need it. Low profile 3'' minimum saddle height comes with 360° rotating rubber pad to prevent marring
Constructed for professional racing teams out of precision-machined, high strength, aircraft aluminum billet. Below is plain colored version . It will come in the colors as depicted above
# Minimum saddle height: 3''
# Maximum saddle height: 15-1/8''
# Handle overall length: 23''
# Two piece knurled aluminum handle prevents slipping
# Overall dimensions: 20-1/2" L x 9-3/8" W x 8" H
# Only 31.4 pounds!!!! Thats it!!! Its not your grandpa's ole jack
#
Similar Jacks Sold Nationally at Over $400!
#
found this one thanks to the links you guys provided
This BRAND NEW high performance aluminum racing jack lifts 3000 lbs. to a maximum height of 15-1/8''. Requires only 1/2 turn to release!
Specially designed 4-5/8'' wide, low profile, single front roller wheel for quick and accurate placement where you need it. Low profile 3'' minimum saddle height comes with 360° rotating rubber pad to prevent marring
Constructed for professional racing teams out of precision-machined, high strength, aircraft aluminum billet. Below is plain colored version . It will come in the colors as depicted above
# Minimum saddle height: 3''
# Maximum saddle height: 15-1/8''
# Handle overall length: 23''
# Two piece knurled aluminum handle prevents slipping
# Overall dimensions: 20-1/2" L x 9-3/8" W x 8" H
# Only 31.4 pounds!!!! Thats it!!! Its not your grandpa's ole jack
#
Similar Jacks Sold Nationally at Over $400!
#
), but works normal with no or little load on it. I wonder whether I should take it back and exchange?
04-06-05, 07:49 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by engin_ear
Just bought this same exact jack at PepBoys but I'm wondering whether it's working.....I only get lift out of the last few inches of pump (LMFAO just writing this... ), but works normal with no or little load on it. I wonder whether I should take it back and exchange?
), but works normal with no or little load on it. I wonder whether I should take it back and exchange?what did the one from pep boys cost ??
04-07-05, 07:54 AM
#36
Originally Posted by T.L.W.
hmm i think i would
what did the one from pep boys cost ??
what did the one from pep boys cost ??
04-07-05, 09:01 AM
#37
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Originally Posted by engin_ear
I paid 80 bucks for it, which I thought was a steal. I think I mostly fixed the problem - the jack needed the air bled out of the hydraulic fluid/pump. I think I need to do it more than once.
when you first buy them it tells you
that you may need to bleed them out
04-02-09, 10:24 AM
#39
Anybody using this one from harbor freight? A lot of my friends use the Sears one but most, if not all of them, have been having issues.
i used to use alot of harbor freight stuff cause it was cheap but i found over the years with them you really do get what you pay for...
last thing i bought from them was a buffer that in the middle of me buffing my car the wheel broke off and shot like 10 feet forward (luckily it didnt shoot into my car)
i use something similar to these and then my regular jack.... or my 5 ton floor jack
http://www.discountramps.com/plastic_car_ramps.htm
for the price of the one u looking at i would prefer this one
http://www.autobarn.net/2-ton-low-rider-floor-jack.html
04-02-09, 12:11 PM
#40
Anybody using this one from harbor freight? A lot of my friends use the Sears one but most, if not all of them, have been having issues.
i would recommend it. i've been using it for 2 years with no problem
04-02-09, 12:25 PM
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same i use something else to drive the wheels up on to,and then either the OEM jack thing to start off with and then onto a proper jack once got the clearance i need
04-02-09, 12:39 PM
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We bought this OTC jack for my wife's track car which is pretty low. Selected this one because 1) has a lifetime warranty 2) reasonably light since we carry it to the track 3) gets under her car OK
I found it at sears online when I bought it, was about $50 cheaper.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/OTC-1532.html
We had two successive versions (from Northern Tool) of the Harbor Freight one and both broke within a year. If you use your jack a lot and plan on getting that one, get the extended warranty. Works fine, just not sturdy.
I found it at sears online when I bought it, was about $50 cheaper.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/OTC-1532.html
We had two successive versions (from Northern Tool) of the Harbor Freight one and both broke within a year. If you use your jack a lot and plan on getting that one, get the extended warranty. Works fine, just not sturdy.
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