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Old 10-29-2020, 11:56 AM
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Have a Pittsburgh (Harbor Freight) LOW PROFILE rapid pump 3-ton garage jack. I like it because it is low profile and I can get it under the car and reach the C-6 front body jacking point without first using a small jack to start the lift. Some jacks with a standard clearance will not go under the C-6. I also have the pucks made from a eye bolt and hockey puck (eBay, I think). They are a lot better than the plastic kind that the ears snap off so easily.

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Old 10-29-2020, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by RobJoy
I also have the pucks made from a eye bolt and hockey puck (eBay, I think). They are a lot better than the plastic kind that the ears snap off so easily.
I've been using the plastic leave in pucks for eight years now without a single problem.
Old 10-29-2020, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
I've been using the plastic leave in pucks for eight years now without a single problem.
i did break one of the leave in pucks once... I hit a cone sliding sideways in an autocross... i really don't blame the puck for that
Old 10-29-2020, 02:24 PM
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Damn I love my quick jack
Old 10-30-2020, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by baxsom
Damn I love my quick jack
I agree. I've used mine on multiple cars and they are great for doing things like brakes if you want all 4 wheels off the ground at the same time. I worked with hydraulic jacks for a while, but if you don't have clearance in the garage in front and sides for the jack and long handle, it can be a pain.
Old 10-31-2020, 12:04 PM
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I prefer my way 😬
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Old 11-02-2020, 01:45 AM
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I've had a 2 ton Norco floor jack for 30+ years, but picked up a low profile Pittsburgh aluminum 2-1/2 ton race jack the other day. I have yet to unbox it. I intended to buy a bottle jack as well, but Harbor Freight was out of stock on them. I was told they're redesigning their bottle jacks and the new ones won't be available until some time in December. I ordered a 12 ton Torin bottle jack online.
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Here's a $59 coupon good until 12-3-2020 for the Harbor Freight 1.5 ton aluminum racing jack. Merry Christmas :-)

https://www.harborfreight.com/15-Ton...y_LzZjHAI_an3c



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