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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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Talking What do you use to jack up when lowered/slammed?

Hey guys just want to know whats out there for those that are lowered?
Im at my EOL but are considering keeping it and if I do I will start modd'n it...


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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Drive on Ramps, then jack it up.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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i am using some aluminum lightweight 4tons jack designed for lower car, you can get them at habor freight for like 80 bucks.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 06:15 PM
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thats a 3000lbs jack its actually 70 bucks its a great deal! I am looking at the 3.5 ton jack at Northern Tool for 125 its a low profile one as well. It has great reviews.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by lakerschamp2000
i am using some aluminum lightweight 4tons jack designed for lower car, you can get them at habor freight for like 80 bucks.
yep have this one love it!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 01:39 AM
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lol i used small nice piece of wood and drive one of my front tires on it to get my jack underneath it!!!! it works!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 05:06 AM
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those harbor freight jacks are nice!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Dranom
those harbor freight jacks are nice!
not just nice, but they are lightweight, cheap price, reliable, and low profile. I actually got 2 of those.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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Sick I need to order one of those, only 69.99 on their site.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by lakerschamp2000
not just nice, but they are lightweight, cheap price, reliable, and low profile. I actually got 2 of those.
i know! i have one too

before you guys buy check out magazines like import tune, car and driver, etc...
they have 20% coupons
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Harbor freight jack sounds great I think Im sold on it...
Originally Posted by Dranom
i know! i have one too
before you guys buy check out magazines like import tune, car and driver, etc...
they have 20% coupons
I will have to check that out.

thnx everyone for their info...


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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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Monard..!? Isn't ur Jack like 179.99...??
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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Monard..!? Isn't ur Jack like 179.99...??
yeah its 4000lbs $159.99

the $70 one is 3000lbs max cap
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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The 4000lb one u have also had a flat square padded piece that jacks up the car. I think that's the one to get.. It also has a foam covered handle to protect against Rubbing or hitting the car..

I need one..!!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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I got mine with the foam covered handle, rubber pad on the platform that contacts the car, and LED's on the platform as well to see underneath lol it was supposed to be $150 on sale but the girl who was helping me out at the cash register messed up and charged me $39.99 hahaha I don't know how but I left the store with a whole bunch of stuff and jack for $185 hahaha I look at my receipt and it says 1/2 inch drill $39.99 and I didn't buy a drill lol I like my jack works great!! Harbor Freight Low Pro Jacks FTMFW
 
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