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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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Where to buy Low Profile hydraulic jacks? I've checked my local Kragen/Checkers, Autozone and Pepboys. Only one I found was by Pepboys and it comes with all this other stuff that I dont need (stands, mat, etc). Other than ebay, any low profile jacks that are recommendable?

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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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Sears?
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...0_89+364+90556
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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Oh I like this one:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6626_200326626

Its low profile and has the swivel handle, which makes it perfect for my small 1-car garage. I completely forgot that Sears sells garage tools. I'll check them out too.

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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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Torin is junk IMO. It's $49.99 for a reason. Def check out Sears because they always have sales. I just picked up the Craftsman aluminum racing jack a few weeks ago.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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Harbor Freight? Keep in mind most of us don't need a super high quality jack - not like we are running a Nascar pit crew or something. And always remember, jackstands! Don't trust any jack to hold!
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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Forgot about Harbor Freight. There's another thread floating around that has some good deals from them. Can't find it though.

I chose the aluminum becuase it's very light and easy to move/transport. Also, consider how long you want it to last. You get what you pay for.
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by PerfZ
Harbor Freight? Keep in mind most of us don't need a super high quality jack - not like we are running a Nascar pit crew or something. And always remember, jackstands! Don't trust any jack to hold!
+1 on Harbor Freight. These guys have everything
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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+1 on Harbor Freight.
+2. Here it is. I own one. Car is dropped on Tein S-techs. I have no problem getting underneath with it...

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039


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For $90 thats not too bad. Only wish it had a swivel handle. My current hydraulic jack is hard to use in my small garage. I cant fully extend the handle...
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Originally Posted by solidfish
For $90 thats not too bad. Only wish it had a swivel handle. My current hydraulic jack is hard to use in my small garage. I cant fully extend the handle...
It's a bit more. The site has the wrong price. It's retails around $100 IICR...
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Originally Posted by PerfZ
Harbor Freight? Keep in mind most of us don't need a super high quality jack - not like we are running a Nascar pit crew or something. And always remember, jackstands! Don't trust any jack to hold!
+1 million!! Had a fire fighter around here who used a cheap jack...it dropped on him causing something on the car to cover his throat and kill him.
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I got this on sale from them (2 years ago) for $69. They have a dual-cylinder model (less pumping) for $149 till 10/12. If you watch their sales you can get a great deal.


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039


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Originally Posted by JCat
I got this on sale from them (2 years ago) for $69. They have a dual-cylinder model (less pumping) for $149 till 10/12. If you watch their sales you can get a great deal.


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039


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https://my350z.com/forum/7799042-post10.html
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Originally Posted by vo7848
Yup, that's the one I was talking about . How long have you had it now? Any issues?
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Yup, that's the one I was talking about . How long have you had it now? Any issues?
I've owned it since Christmas 2008. I've only used it twice though. It works really well. Used it to change my tire on my Nissan Frontier. Worked like a charm. It's extremely light too! I love the fact that I can manuver it around the garage without breaking my back. I also have the red rubber pad that goes with it, to avoid damaging the undercarriage of the car. This works really well!
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I bought mine at Costco. It's low, light, and cheap: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=1&topnav=&s=1

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I wonder if Craftsman has the same lifetime warranty as their tools
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Originally Posted by MDHRZ
I wonder if Craftsman has the same lifetime warranty as their tools
They require you to take their jacks to their Sears service center to repair, in the event it needs servicing...
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