These are on sale for like 50 bucks right now
What do You use for a Jack
Le Mans Master
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From: Belleville Il
Many of the car magazines for March have Harbor Freight coupons for that jack as mentioned for $59.99!! I've had two H.F. aluminum floor jacks,,1 bigger and one more compact,,and have used them for years,,,no problems. Every thing from sub compacts to F150 Super Crew!! Also have a Backyard Buddy that takes a LOT of the work out of under car work:!!
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Drifting
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Just picked up a new harbor freight jack tonight to replace my old one.
I picked up this one. Dual parallel pump lifting mechanism.
I used the 20% off coupon to pay for their replacement plan. I can take it back whenever in 2 years and 3 months and get a new one for whatever reason. I did that because my last Harbor Freight one crapped out on me. Started leaking oil. As soon as it went up, oil went out. Maybe I can rebuild it - but it gave me 4+ years of service.
chris
I picked up this one. Dual parallel pump lifting mechanism.
I used the 20% off coupon to pay for their replacement plan. I can take it back whenever in 2 years and 3 months and get a new one for whatever reason. I did that because my last Harbor Freight one crapped out on me. Started leaking oil. As soon as it went up, oil went out. Maybe I can rebuild it - but it gave me 4+ years of service.
chris
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I was always under the impression that Harbor Freight tools wouldn't last and was considering buying a $300 floor jack on Amazon that others had suggested. With one of the coupons from car magazines, this is a steal @ $60. I think i'll pick one up later this morning. Fantastic find!
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I was always under the impression that Harbor Freight tools wouldn't last and was considering buying a $300 floor jack on Amazon that others had suggested. With one of the coupons from car magazines, this is a steal @ $60. I think i'll pick one up later this morning. Fantastic find!
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I bought this one for $69.95 with a 2 year service plan. Lowest jack I've seen at 2-7/8's inch.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67022
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67022
I just bought this one the other day, seems like a decent jack
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The funny part is I bought this because I was going to do a header install and I was fed up with my 3 ton jack and boards and driving it up on a board just to get the jack under and so forth. I even bought a new puck for it since the saddle doesn't remove. So what do I do the next week? Buy a $750. used Kwiklift. Like I said I'm over jacking up the car.
If anybody needs a $59.95 coupon for the blue jack pictured shoot me a pm with your address and I'll send you one. It expires 5/3/2010, good in store only.
If anybody needs a $59.95 coupon for the blue jack pictured shoot me a pm with your address and I'll send you one. It expires 5/3/2010, good in store only.
Le Mans Master
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From: Belleville Il
!! Check car magazines,,the March and April Chevy High Performance and Car Craft magazines have full page adds with the $59.99 coupons. I think most car mags have them. they are usually pretty close to the front in the first 5-10 pages usually!!
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I have been using the 2 ton HF jack for just under three years. It needs to be replaced. It will still lift but wont hold. I rebuilt it about three months. i will probably look to upgrade for somthing that has a longer warranty.
by the way, why would you buy a jack rated to lift less than the weight of the car your lifting? I aw a lot of folks saying the bought 3000lp HF jack.
by the way, why would you buy a jack rated to lift less than the weight of the car your lifting? I aw a lot of folks saying the bought 3000lp HF jack.
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Have to say,,Harbor Freight prices are a constantly moving target!! Check car magazines,,the March and April Chevy High Performance and Car Craft magazines have full page adds with the $59.99 coupons. I think most car mags have them. they are usually pretty close to the front in the first 5-10 pages usually!!
!! Check car magazines,,the March and April Chevy High Performance and Car Craft magazines have full page adds with the $59.99 coupons. I think most car mags have them. they are usually pretty close to the front in the first 5-10 pages usually!!
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From: I'll Keep My Guns , Freedom And Money. You Keep The Change. FL
Also try Northern Tool. They have a decent selection as well. I have a Torin Big Red aluminum jack. Its low profile and has a twin piston pump. It works great and has been very reliable. Most of these jacks are made in the same place in China, so its hit or miss on finding a good one unless you want to spend $350+ for one made in the USA.
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'10, '14
This one is a SuperLifts SJ7000. I have jack trays, but not the ones with the jack built in. I will likely get those at some point since the trays are a PITA.
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this is going to get some upset... BUT I thought the Buick Grand National people were cheap. if you can afford a vette what are you doing buying a POS made in china death trap jack? is it really that hard to drive the front wheels up on a piece of 2x10 & use a quality floor jack like this one. http://www.automotivetoolsonline.com...2_p_11668.html your rolling it around your garage, not taking it on vacation with you.
Le Mans Master
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From: Waldorf MD
Black Jack from Walmart
I bought a Black Jack from Walmart, it is a 3 Ton HEAVY-DUTY floor jack (twist handle to open/close valve) that goes down to 3.3 inches. Think it cost around $60, but not all Walmarts carry it.
Great for Garage, but you want to roll it around not lift it.
Great for Garage, but you want to roll it around not lift it.
Last edited by Oldvetter; Mar 1, 2010 at 08:59 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Belleville Il
!! Motor Trend ,,the add IS in the back(probably Car and Driver as well) BUT in my Car Craft and Chevy High Performance,,the are in the front!! I guess the fancy car guys want to keep Harbor Freight in the back,,,but for the gear head hot rod type right out in front!! I live in BOTH worlds with my C5 and my BB shark!!