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Old 02-20-2007, 02:58 PM
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I think higher is better. I bought a POS Chinese jack 15 years ago and when I finally got it to where the wheels wouldn't fall off, it's never failed me. Really heavy though.

Then a couple of years ago, I bought a smaller aluminum jack for taking with me places (track, etc.) and it's only been used about four times and no longer works (about $70). Acts like the seals have gone bad. I got it at Shucks. But I'll buy elsewhere next time. I thought Chinese quality was supposed to be improving?

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Old 02-20-2007, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by PorKen
The jack should lift about an inch higher than the top of your stands. Don't use any kind of spacer between the jack and the bar.

Get the widest jack you can, too.
I use a hocky puck between my jack and the lifting spots on my 928.

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Old 02-20-2007, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by sprio
I have lift bars on the way, thanks to Heinrich. Final question regarding a jack - what lift height should I look for? Is 13" enough, or should I look for something with more?
Run down to Lee Hwy and pick up one of these:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94629

Not too expensive, low profile, and should work well... Sometimes Pepboys or Autozone have sales on the good ones too...
Just stay away from the "Racing Jacks"... light weight isn't necessarily a good thing here. Luckily, you won't be "throwing it over the wall"!
Old 02-20-2007, 05:20 PM
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The ones at Sams are pretty good. I also just got a 3 1/2 ton low profile (not Aluminum) for Walmart for like $65.. Needed the low profile, as a standard would't fit under the 951!

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Old 02-20-2007, 08:48 PM
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I have an old 2 1/2 ton Walker jack. I have had it for almost 30 years and have never even had to add fluid to it. Super low profile in the front but quite heavy. Paid 125 or 150 back then. They're now about 350. I think with jacks you get what you pay for. The inexpensive ones don't seem to last very long.
Old 02-20-2007, 10:30 PM
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I use this one: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039

.... and some 4x4's to spread the load, then keep the car up with jackstands.



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