Need new jack! Help!

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  1. goaljnky

    goaljnky New Member

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    Crap, I am a moderator and I am not sure if this is the right forum, but what the hell.

    My low profile Craftsman Jack from Sears finally died after about 8 years. AND... they don't make it any longer. Thanks Sears. Need a recomendation for a low profile jack. And I need it quick. Next track day is on Jan 1oth. AND I'd like to keep it around $100+/-

    This is the one I had:

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    HELP!!!
     
  2. MCS02

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    Harbor Freight? Can you rebuild your old one? New seals may fix it right up.
     
  3. goaljnky

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    Ordered the one from Amazon. Not sure I want to mess trying to fix the seals. But it's still in the garage, so I just might later.
     
  4. ZippyNH

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    I use the same standard 3 ton jack I use on my wife's Toyota Highlander...
    I just drive the mini up onto a couple scraps of 2x6 lumber...and the jack fits fine!!
    Call me cheap....but as long as I remember to toss the 2x6 scraps under the tires before I lower it, it works great!!
     
  5. Firebro17

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    Ditto on Harbor Freight.
     
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    I have that same Sears one, except mine still works. I also have a Harbor Freight one. I grab the HF one most of the time when I need to lift my MINI.
     
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    I got the Harbor Freight one that looks like your Sears version. It works great.
     
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    +1 on Harbor Freight Jack
     
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    I figure all these jacks come from the same Chinese jack factory. Only difference is the name on the jack & the color.
     
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    OK, I'll byte. How? :)
     
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    Which is why he's the best mod ever.

    +1 on HF, the only reason I'd get it there is usually you can get a coupon for it that knocks the price down considerably. But if you're in a hurry, Amazon is pretty slick, and that does appear to be the exact same jack.
     
  16. Dave.0

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    I just cannot climb under a car or work on a car with a HF jack.

    Oh always use jack stands if you have any car on any jack. :Thumbsup:
     
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    Gonna put my car up in the next day or two (then probably shipping it to Colin if he has time), I'll post a pic of what I'm using. It's not jacks, and it's not a lift in the true sense of the word, but I really, really like it.
     
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    Damn, Amazon does ship quick. Got it last night. Haven't even had a chance to unbox it. Here in plenty of time fo rthe next track day.
     
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    Garage is dirty, but this is what I'm using now. Gets the car up quick, about two minutes safely and solidly, in about two minutes. It's overrpriced, but I'm getting a ton of use from it.
     

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