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    Jack Stand Storage

    I keep mine on the floor in a corner of the garage sitting on plywood...no way would I put them on a shelf like that - much less one that you have to reach UP to grab one...one slip-up and kiss your foot or toes goodbye ... sorry that's nuts
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    Help me pick a floor jack.

    When I purchased my Sears jack back in the 80's, Sears was still a good place to get a good solid jack that would last for decades...it's no longer the case. I wanted the quality, features, and long lasting dependability that my old jack had and found it w/CompaC. Just make sure you use high...
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    Help me pick a floor jack.

    Yep, the lift height of 29" is really quite amazing, the drop is no problem on the Mustang, she slips right under and grabs right on to the K-member which is fairly far back - no way would any other jack that you would find locally do the same thing from the front of the car - the bogie wheels...
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    Help me pick a floor jack.

    I ordered a Milwaukee Model 40 last year but they told me they were having production problems...and the jacks you find @ auto parts stores and big box stores are junk, so I had enough and ordered a CompaC floor jack which cost major $$$, but it will be the absolute last floor jack I will ever...
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    Poor Man's Makeover

    I recently did a garage makeover, (new paint, etc) and I pitched stuff that went back to when my son was 10 - he's 24 now. Anyway, the point is, if you pitched everything in your garage today (and I do mean everything) you'll make room for the future. I have a typical 2-car, 400 square foot...
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