molon labe

i need to buy a floor jack to use with my lowered c5. anybody got suggestions for best floor jack and where to buy?

thanks,
ken

Quick Brick

I will have to look at what brand it is but I have an aluminum racing jack that is very low. It was also 650 bucks though..

molon labe

cool, thanks! i have alot planned in the near future, so i don't mind investing a bit in this. :) :cheers:

Racer

On the side I am jacking, I just drive up on a 2x8 then put my floor jack under it. Why spend big bucks when you don't have to. Or I just drive up on my 4 post lift and lift it to the moon!!!! :D :D

boblackhardtop

Ken, go check at Costco they have aluminun racing jack for about $260

John Shiels

when you are there see if they have any spare parts or do you go to China yourself. Invest in a good jack. I bought my Lincoln jack there. Heavy but will last a life time.

USARMYTTT

I have a Craftsman, 3 1/2 high. I drive up on 2X6. $560 for a jack????? I look at that as 1/4 of a lift. JMHO :)

YO-EL

DK20 :yesnod: <3" without the plate

TLewis4095

Harbor Freight has an equivalent aluminum racing jack (4-5 pumps to the top) for $199. I use one and it appears, performs, and seems as durable as my buddies $600 one.

Jim 47

:iagree:

I have one from Harbor Freight, and am very pleased wih it. The price is now down to $169. It's called the U. S. General aluminum racing jack. The ones colored red, blue, or gold are now $189. 1-800-423-2567

Jim Helm, 2000 FRC

Karl_in_Chicago

They appear to be featuring that jack as a special atm for $149.99

TLewis4095

Yup!! Even better! I may need a second one to have at home in the garage... :D We keep the other one in the trailer. :thumbs:

white93

I got the Harbor Freight jack about 3 months ago and it is great.
Search the internet for a coupon and you might get another $10 off.

Jammon1

http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html

Great jacks!

The Batman

:withstupid: Just because it's made in China doesn't mean it's all bad. I haven't had any issues with mine.

I also have a giant DK13HLQ. It's heavy and inconvenient to transport without a truck, but it reaches easily into places a regular jack won't go. Within two years of ownership, the piston on this jack started leaking, but it was quickly and freely replaced.

Al '92

Does the handle break down into 2 pieces on the harbor freight jack? I have a small garage and space on the side of the car while using it is an issue.

blue98coupe

harbor frieght :cheers: :cheers: I run coil over way low and this get me under no problem :hurray:

TLewis4095

Yes, the handel breaks down. It is near identical to the $600 ones!

FKING1

Check out the Harbor Freight jack before purchasing. Rocker clearance on my lowered C5 Coupe is 3-1/2" and the Harbor jack would not clear. Had the store try in the parking lot before deciding. Did not buy. Griot's Garage catalog has one with 2-3/4 high pad, 1-3/4 without saddle for $389 + shipping.

Quick Brick

Here is one with FLAMES for 369 and it looks like mine from Bobby Archer's.