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I just realized the other day my 2014 civic EX coupe is missing the stock jack. I did a search on Ebay and noticed the older model jacks are much cheaper than the newer models but they look the same. Therefore, can anyone tell me if they are the same and could I use an older model jack?

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Probably, as long as it's the same generation it will be the same. Or hit the junkyard and get one for like $5
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or get a scissor type in any autoparts store. the knee type scares me...
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I hate scissor jacks with a passion, much prefer hydraulic ones
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Re: Jack
Originally Posted by Colin42
Probably, as long as it's the same generation it will be the same. Or hit the junkyard and get one for like $5
That's what I meant regarding Ebay. The older generation jacks are cheaper while the newer ones are more expensive. Thus, the question again is are the older generation jacks the same as the newer generation?
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Re: Jack
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I hate scissor jacks with a passion, much prefer hydraulic ones
Scissors are fine in a pinch and I want it to fit in the Styrofoam insert in the trunk.
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Re: Jack
A jack is a jack. As long as it’s rated for the correct #’s I don’t see a problem with using an older one.

I have a scissor style one with tools for a Honda Fit lying around. I can look at the rating on it.
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Re: Jack
Originally Posted by GolNat
A jack is a jack. As long as it’s rated for the correct #’s I don’t see a problem with using an older one.

I have a scissor style one with tools for a Honda Fit lying around. I can look at the rating on it.
Agreed, I am just wondering if the top slot would differ. Some jacks have a little divot/indent while others have an actual slot. My generation has the slot like this..

Instead of an indent like this...

I know I'm probably making a mountain out of a molehill. Sometimes I'm just a stickler for actual OEM item for my car.
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Scissors are fine in a pinch and I want it to fit in the Styrofoam insert in the trunk.
Exactly they're fine in a pinch, I'm only going to use one if I get a flat in my car
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Re: Jack
Originally Posted by Colin42
Exactly they're fine in a pinch, I'm only going to use one if I get a flat in my car
Which is the only reason I want to keep one in my trunk.
I recently had new tires installed. Prior to that, I had slow leaks and an abundant of objects embedding into them. It made me think of the possibility of being stranded without the tools to install my spare. Thus, the reason for my question. I may just take the advice of a junkyard, older generation jack on Ebay or Harbor Freight. I have to get over this OEM mindset and realize it's just a jack.

That's the fact, Jack!
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Re: Jack
meanie even if You hit the Junkyard im prety sure even a 8th Gen Jack should fit & work perfect i dont think Honda has changed any of there Jack designes since i have owned One on a Previously older Car being since 1986.
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That's why I said junkyard, it's the cheapest option and you will most likely end up with the correct OEM jack
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