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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 04:46 AM
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Was swapping the exhaust the other day, and found out that all the jacks in the house (we have like 3), only ONE is small enough to reach the front and rear jacking points.

Unfortunately, this one jack is also the crappiest one that takes like 100+ pumps to get the car up to the minimum height for jack stands.

What are some good jacks that work FAST? I don't wanna waste time pumping away just to get the car up!

My car is bone stock suspension wise, so it's not lowered or anything.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 05:01 AM
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someone told me about a super slim jack from Harbor Freight - its super low so even lowered cars diff's can be reached. check out their website.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 05:42 AM
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Craftsman has an aluminum jack that can fit under even lowered S2000's and I can raise mine with it in about 5 pumps.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950239000P
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 05:48 AM
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Torin jacks are always good, you can get the cheap harbor freight they work, and there are multiple craftman jacks that are available that work fine.

My friend has the nicest craftsman jack I have ever seen I think it cost $300 but you can pump it up with your foot to make contact and then use the handle to lift the car in about 10 seconds.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 06:04 AM
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There are quite a few low profile jacks out there. I think mine's a Torin and it works well.

IIRC, Omega has a long low profile jack that can reach the center jacking points.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 06:35 AM
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i use the slim aluminum racing jack from harbor freight. it was like $80 and works great. i can access the front or rear mounting points on my with no problem. i'm also on stock suspension.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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I have the Craftsman one linked to above - and I've been very happy with it.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 06:55 AM
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I too have the craftsman one linked above. It's seen a lot of use and continues to perform. Well worth the extra money.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:04 AM
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I have this inexpensive low profile jack from Sears. It'll get under the sides easily, but it does take more than 3 pumps to get it up! (and that IS what she said)
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_0...3&blockType=L13
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by JLUDE,Aug 25 2010, 08:42 AM
Craftsman has an aluminum jack that can fit under even lowered S2000's and I can raise mine with it in about 5 pumps.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950239000P
I have this jack too....its perfect.
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