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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Default jack and jack stands...what's better?

Craftsman?
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...Lift+Equipment

or


Central Hydrolics from Harbor Freight?

Jack:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=34271
Stands:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38846


Or do you have another recommendation?

Not looking to spend a lot...just for doing minor maintenance on the cars
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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I have a craftsman set I got from autozone a year ago......works great for me.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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wow thats a awesome price on the craftsman set... i wouldnt hesitate if i needed some and those were available.

if you will be using jack stands then i dont see the issue with jack reliability / strength. if it will lift the car you're good.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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i got i think its called arcan brand jack from costco for like $80 and it works fine
good for low pro cars too
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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I use the central hydraulic stands.. They're beefy and will do the job. The craftsman jack has a high profile and will give you trouble with any type of lowered car.

Costco has a really nice aluminun "racing" jack for good money.. Plust it's costco. Return for any reason. I still use my costco "suv" jack and it's been a soldier thoughout the years. I've probably used it on at least 30 cars x multiple times.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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jill and jill stands.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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thanks for nothing eddie.

thanks for everything for you guys that actually had useful information!!
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by joebenz
thanks for nothing eddie.

thanks for everything for you guys that actually had useful information!!
so mean to me :wtc:
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just for that, im gonna start hitting on your girlfriends again h:
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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:rofl: you did that to ling more than you did that to me
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