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Old 09-04-2012, 08:30 PM   #21
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I use this Pittsburgh jack from Harbor Freight. It is only 2 3/4" high.

http://www.harborfreight.com/25-ton-...ump-68049.html
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Old 09-04-2012, 08:53 PM   #22
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arcan xl35

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5429_200345429

VERY low height, this is the spec to check for:

Min. Lift Height (in.)
3 1/2
I have this one.
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Old 09-04-2012, 09:12 PM   #23
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What did that run ya? How has it worked out thus far?
http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/pr...-SERVICE-JACK/

theyre heavy if you have to pick them up but are great jacks, you could probably get it a little cheaper from my matco guy if you paid cash
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Old 09-04-2012, 09:52 PM   #24
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you could probably get it a little cheaper from my matco guy if you paid cash
C'mon Zac you know me better than that by I would hope! I make payments on everything son! I've had my kids Christmas presents on lay-a-way for like two years!
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Old 09-04-2012, 09:59 PM   #25
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C'mon Zac you know me better than that by I would hope! I make payments on everything son! I've had my kids Christmas presents on lay-a-way for like two years!
builds the suspense, they will be excited when they get that Ps2.
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Old 09-04-2012, 10:27 PM   #26
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C'mon Zac you know me better than that by I would hope! I make payments on everything son! I've had my kids Christmas presents on lay-a-way for like two years!
I was talking about green money. No debit card or check.
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Old 09-04-2012, 10:38 PM   #27
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builds the suspense, they will be excited when they get that Ps2.
Lol, rep
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Old 09-05-2012, 12:37 AM   #28
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I forget what we use. It resides on jackstands so much i believe we just used the factory bottle jack and just leave it on jackstands
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Old 09-05-2012, 01:29 AM   #29
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Ive been using the same 3 ton craftsman deal for ~14 years or so. Only jack I have ever owned. Dad bought it as a Christmas gift for me when I was in high school. No issues.
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Old 09-05-2012, 02:38 AM   #30
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Rotary two post is what I use. Never had a problem getting under a vehicle without blocks.
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Old 09-05-2012, 09:10 AM   #31
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I have been using a Michelin 3-1/2 ton 98lb jack for 10 years....It's height goes from 3-1/2"-22-1/2"........One or two pumps gets it up to my truck frame.....
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Old 09-05-2012, 12:11 PM   #32
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Rotary two post is what I use. Never had a problem getting under a vehicle without blocks.
Baller, shot caller...
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Old 09-05-2012, 12:52 PM   #34
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Im no baller then. Neither of my Benzs have a spoiler.
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Old 09-05-2012, 12:55 PM   #35
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I use this Pittsburgh jack from Harbor Freight. It is only 2 3/4" high.

http://www.harborfreight.com/25-ton-...ump-68049.html
YEA
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Old 09-05-2012, 01:09 PM   #36
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BOUGHT THIS 2 DAYS AGO FOR 69.99...WORKS GREAT AND ISNT THAT HEAVY
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-h...ump-68048.html
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Old 09-05-2012, 01:41 PM   #37
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Old 09-05-2012, 02:10 PM   #39
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LOL.
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Old 09-05-2012, 02:38 PM   #40
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Harborfreight and Advance Auto here.The Harborfreight is 3T and 7yrs old and Advance Auto is 2.5T and 12yrs old.Also get plenty of jack stands.I have 4 sets (8 total)2 sets 3T,1 set 5T and 6T.I feel I need more though.Hopefully a 9000 lbs or 10000 lbs 2 post lift in maybe a year or two
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