Low Profile Jack
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Melting Slicks
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From: Obama=death for America
Low Profile Jack
I want a good, low profile jack and searched the archives. I don't want a Chinese piece of crap. I also don't want one from Sears, Harbor Freight, Costco, Pep Boys, etc. I'm interested in the Omega 29023.
http://www.shinnfuamerica.com/(S(3gx...on.aspx?ID=763
Does anyone have this jack and if so, what do you think of it? Where is it made? If it's China, I don't want it. From my research, it looks like it's made in Kansas, MO.
I'm looking for a good, American made low profile jack made for under $300. Any ideas people? Please only suggest a low profile jack that you have so you're talking from experience.
Thx.
http://www.shinnfuamerica.com/(S(3gx...on.aspx?ID=763
Does anyone have this jack and if so, what do you think of it? Where is it made? If it's China, I don't want it. From my research, it looks like it's made in Kansas, MO.
I'm looking for a good, American made low profile jack made for under $300. Any ideas people? Please only suggest a low profile jack that you have so you're talking from experience.
Thx.
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St. Jude Donor '05
Wonder if thats the same brand that Bogus has. His is freakin heavy duty and is completely up in a few pumps.
You can find him at C4guru to inquire, he got the boot a few days ago .
I woulnd up with a HarborFrieght Chinese pos...Aluminum HD low profile jack only because I didnt have much to spend..There are two-If you DO go that route, get the bigger one, its worth it. Pumps up very quick, no problems yet-Hate to admit it, but its pretty decent as far as imported stuff goes.
You can find him at C4guru to inquire, he got the boot a few days ago .
I woulnd up with a HarborFrieght Chinese pos...Aluminum HD low profile jack only because I didnt have much to spend..There are two-If you DO go that route, get the bigger one, its worth it. Pumps up very quick, no problems yet-Hate to admit it, but its pretty decent as far as imported stuff goes.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
I got Sears 8 ton for Xmas last year, after using a two ton for a long time, it seems to work like magic, but the jack in your link looks even nicer then mine. Good luck, and tell us how you like it.
Randy
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Melting Slicks
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From: Obama=death for America
Wonder if thats the same brand that Bogus has. His is freakin heavy duty and is completely up in a few pumps.
You can find him at C4guru to inquire, he got the boot a few days ago .
I woulnd up with a HarborFrieght Chinese pos...Aluminum HD low profile jack only because I didnt have much to spend..There are two-If you DO go that route, get the bigger one, its worth it. Pumps up very quick, no problems yet-Hate to admit it, but its pretty decent as far as imported stuff goes.
You can find him at C4guru to inquire, he got the boot a few days ago .
I woulnd up with a HarborFrieght Chinese pos...Aluminum HD low profile jack only because I didnt have much to spend..There are two-If you DO go that route, get the bigger one, its worth it. Pumps up very quick, no problems yet-Hate to admit it, but its pretty decent as far as imported stuff goes.
Le Mans Master
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Shin Fu makes jacks for everybody, they make all of the ATD jacks and Omega, every decent jack Mac and Matco sell as well as Snap On. Shin Fu also owns Hein Warner which is top Quality U.S.A. made lifting equipment. look for a Hein Warner jack. If you want I can put you in contact with my rep at Shin Fu 
If you already have their number ask for Mike Stevens and tell him what you want.
If you already have their number ask for Mike Stevens and tell him what you want.
Racer
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From: OKC OK
Most of the jacks are made overseas today. If you read here http://www.hyjacks.com/ It'll give you an idea about what you need to spend to get an "American" made jack. I have the Torin 2 ton aluminum "race style" jack from Northern tools and it works good. I have an Omega 2 1/2 ton and it's good also. For the price the Omega is a good jack, mine's been going good for 4 years or so.
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At this point I think they all are. 
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At this point I think they all are
I have a NAPA, wherever it's made it's a good piece. After seeing the constant abuse they take at the shop (Gas station my cousin runs - and where I used to moonlight as a mechanic) I expect to pass This particular jack down to my Grandkids many years from now...
Racer
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I'm interested in the Omega 29023.
http://www.shinnfuamerica.com/(S(3gx...on.aspx?ID=763
Does anyone have this jack and if so, what do you think of it? Where is it made? If it's China,
http://www.shinnfuamerica.com/(S(3gx...on.aspx?ID=763
Does anyone have this jack and if so, what do you think of it? Where is it made? If it's China,
Mick
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From: Beautiful Down Town "SWINDLEHURST" Long Island NY
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Melting Slicks
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From: Obama=death for America
I won't buy a Sears jack because of all the research and posts that I found which state that their Sears jack bit the dust at an early age. Sears makes great hand tools, but w/o a lifetime guarantee (like their hand tools), I wouldn't touch one. You may have a Sears jack and it may have served you well. But becaue I read so many negative write-ups on the Sears jack, I'm not touching it.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Obama=death for America
Most all of them are made in either Taiwan or China. The only USA jack that Shinn Fu sells is the Hein-Werner. Read for yourself: http://www.shinnfu.com/about_sf_intro.htm
Mick
Mick
My current (broken) jack is a Hein-Werner. Believe it or not, I used it a few times and it broke. It was their 3 ton unit and I'm guessing the seal blew because as soon as the car is jacked, the jack slowly lowers the car back to the ground. So I'm not getting another Hein-Werner. It may have a good "rep", but it sure didn't last for me.
Because I use synthetic oil and don't drive much, I change my oil every 6 months. So after 1 1/2 years (3 jack lifts), it broke. I didn't even try to return it because of how long I had it, even though it was pretty much new.
Bogus advised me to get the AC-Koni jack. So I'll be looking into that one.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Obama=death for America
Shin Fu makes jacks for everybody, they make all of the ATD jacks and Omega, every decent jack Mac and Matco sell as well as Snap On. Shin Fu also owns Hein Warner which is top Quality U.S.A. made lifting equipment. look for a Hein Warner jack. If you want I can put you in contact with my rep at Shin Fu If you already have their number ask for Mike Stevens and tell him what you want.
If you already have their number ask for Mike Stevens and tell him what you want. 
Navigator
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From: Portland Oregon
Low Profile Jack
Have to agree with 'Stargazer' what is wrong with the Sears? I have had one for 3 years and it was worked without problem not only on my Corvettes, but a one ton pickup and Ranger pickup
Instructor
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I have had their SUV 3-ton jack for over 5 years now with not one problem.
I think if you take care of your things and not abuse them they will last.
Le Mans Master
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I have a Craftsman 1 1/2 ton jack that I purchased 25 years ago. I've used it around the garage and carried it all over the world with me and it has performed superbly all of these years. It was made in Japan and the same jack was sold back then as Blue Point on Snap On trucks for a "few" bucks more. It is also rebuild-able even though I've never needed to repair it.
It has but one drawback... it weighs too much... It's a back breaker to put in the truck or even carry around the garage if necessary. I needed a light weight jack to carry to the track and not break the back or bank, so I picked this one up from Northern Tools about 3 years ago.
It's a dual-piston and came with the two billet jack stands, that work great on my lift. It was also a little less expensive then and occasionally they put it on sale. (The set currently sells for $200.)
It is made in China, so beyond the weight, I did not have high hopes. Surprisingly it has also performed flawlessly and best of all, no back-ache when I put it in the trunk or the back of my truck. Overall, I believe it was well worth the money I paid.
Good luck with your decision... GUSTO
It has but one drawback... it weighs too much... It's a back breaker to put in the truck or even carry around the garage if necessary. I needed a light weight jack to carry to the track and not break the back or bank, so I picked this one up from Northern Tools about 3 years ago.
It's a dual-piston and came with the two billet jack stands, that work great on my lift. It was also a little less expensive then and occasionally they put it on sale. (The set currently sells for $200.)
It is made in China, so beyond the weight, I did not have high hopes. Surprisingly it has also performed flawlessly and best of all, no back-ache when I put it in the trunk or the back of my truck. Overall, I believe it was well worth the money I paid.
Good luck with your decision... GUSTO
Last edited by GUSTO14; Dec 23, 2007 at 09:28 PM.
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From: BEMIDJI MN
I have a Craftsman 1 1/2 ton jack that I purchased 25 years ago. I've used it around the garage and carried it all over the world with me and it has performed superbly all of these years. It was made in Japan and the same jack was sold back then as Blue Point on Snap On trucks for a "few" bucks more. It is also rebuild-able even though I've never needed to repair it.
It has but one drawback... it weighs too much... It's a back breaker to put in the truck or even carry around the garage if necessary. I needed a light weight jack to carry to the track and not break the back or bank, so I picked this one up from Northern Tools about 3 years ago.
It's a dual-piston and came with the two billet jack stands, that work great on my lift. It was also a little less expensive then and occasionally they put it on sale. (The set currently sells for $200.)
It is made in China, so beyond the weight, I did not have high hopes. Surprisingly it has also performed flawlessly and best of all, no back-ache when I put it in the trunk or the back of my truck. Overall, I believe it was well worth the money I paid.
Good luck with your decision... GUSTO
It has but one drawback... it weighs too much... It's a back breaker to put in the truck or even carry around the garage if necessary. I needed a light weight jack to carry to the track and not break the back or bank, so I picked this one up from Northern Tools about 3 years ago.
It's a dual-piston and came with the two billet jack stands, that work great on my lift. It was also a little less expensive then and occasionally they put it on sale. (The set currently sells for $200.)
It is made in China, so beyond the weight, I did not have high hopes. Surprisingly it has also performed flawlessly and best of all, no back-ache when I put it in the trunk or the back of my truck. Overall, I believe it was well worth the money I paid.
Good luck with your decision... GUSTO