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Jun 12, 2008 | 03:34 PM

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Low-profile jack?

What's a good low-profile jack that can be recommended to use on a Corvette?

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Jun 13, 2008 | 05:36 AM

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This is my favorite to use.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039

I send it pm in case this is not allowed.

Jun 13, 2008 | 10:00 AM

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I just bought one of these at Pepboys and looks the same! Works great on rear and sides but will not fit under frt of car. Was $99 on sale.

Jun 13, 2008 | 10:22 AM

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I bought one of those little blackjacks at wal-mart and it does fine.

Jun 15, 2008 | 01:08 PM

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Omega low profile jack is super low. It is long enough to go straight up the front of the car and hit the crossmember.

http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?P...D&ProdID=11737

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Jun 17, 2008 | 11:42 AM

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I have one from Harbor Freight also, but I have the one listed at 149.99. I have a c5 lowered on factory bolts. It fits under the car and seems to have a longer reach (body to go under the car further) than some of the others. This jack feels better than my Craftsman Pro model (which doesn't fit under the car by the way).

Jun 17, 2008 | 05:23 PM

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Here is a link to my jack I bought.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1993697

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Jun 18, 2008 | 10:02 AM

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I have been using the cheap Harbor Freight jack for over 2 years. Great jack for the price.

Jun 18, 2008 | 01:08 PM

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Do any of these leak down in less than may an hour or so when under the car? I've had that problem with a couple jacks in the past.

Jun 18, 2008 | 02:33 PM

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Do any of these leak down in less than may an hour or so when under the car? I've had that problem with a couple jacks in the past.

I have not experienced any leak down with the Omega jack. It is a nice sturdy piece. Definitely not a jack you are getting to take to the track. It is more of a shop jack.

Jun 18, 2008 | 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rms-man

This is my favorite to use.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039

I send it pm in case this is not allowed.

ive been using this exact jack on my Z06 (lowered on stock bolts) and love it. i can reach all the way to the Xmember with it.

Jun 18, 2008 | 09:39 PM

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Cornwell Tools sells one called the"Blue Monster" that works well on lowered cars.

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