got the same one in black. Great value!
Floor Jack
3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 3
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From: Lewes Delaware
Jack Stands
Hi Guys,
A word of caution, buy the best jackstands as possible. I was using a set from Harbor Freight on my Hyundai Vera Cruz SUV to rotate the tires. Luckily I wasn't under the truck when one jack decided to strip/break it's pawling pin and the truck quickly ratchet down. I used the same jacks on lighter cars without a problem. They were rated for that heavier weight class, but, I won't trust them with sometime heavy. I'll replace them with a heavier rated pair. AND, always remember to use stands and NOT to rely on your jack alone when under your car. Sometime I threw a couple cement blocks under, just in case I'm doing some tugging on rusty bolts. Just My Two Cents........Art Fink
A word of caution, buy the best jackstands as possible. I was using a set from Harbor Freight on my Hyundai Vera Cruz SUV to rotate the tires. Luckily I wasn't under the truck when one jack decided to strip/break it's pawling pin and the truck quickly ratchet down. I used the same jacks on lighter cars without a problem. They were rated for that heavier weight class, but, I won't trust them with sometime heavy. I'll replace them with a heavier rated pair. AND, always remember to use stands and NOT to rely on your jack alone when under your car. Sometime I threw a couple cement blocks under, just in case I'm doing some tugging on rusty bolts. Just My Two Cents........Art Fink
Corvette Cowboy
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,852
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From: Cen-Cal Broke A$$ Kalifornia
Just remember you get what you pay for cheap price cheap jack I bought one of these about 20 yrs ago and it works great not one problem ever. Hein-Werner Service Jack – 2-Ton, Model# HW93642 in 2-3 pumps it is 24" up in the air and I trust it with my life.
Pops
Pops
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 835
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From: Los Angeles CA
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 11,138
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From: Fremont CA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Since I am constantly taking my jack with me to races, weight is a major factor. The lightweight aluminum race jack from HF is perfect for my needs - with the locktite mod as mentioned on page 1.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,713
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From: Virginia
I just bought the same one and it is heavy. It is steel rather than aluminum but it is the lowest profile and slides under the jacking pucks easily. It also raises the highest, almost two feet with just a few pumps.
Having the choice of handle pump or foot pump is nice and having the release on the handle is a nice feature.
If I needed to take a jack to the track, this wouldn't be the one but to leave in my garage the weight doesn't matter much.
At $129 it not the cheapest but it seems to be very solid.
Having the choice of handle pump or foot pump is nice and having the release on the handle is a nice feature.
If I needed to take a jack to the track, this wouldn't be the one but to leave in my garage the weight doesn't matter much.
At $129 it not the cheapest but it seems to be very solid.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 921
Likes: 134
From: Chicago Illinois
How low does jack need to be to fit below the jacking puck? I know that some guys drive up on boards to increase clearance under car but I'd rather not do that. (Car is at stock height - not lowered).
Thanks,
Les
Thanks,
Les
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Race Director
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 11,138
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From: Fremont CA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20
NCM Sinkhole Donor
A couple other notes on the Harbor Freight jack...
I had an (overly) lowered car and still couldn't fit the jack under the car. I removed the "cup" and dremeled off the little lip that remained. This gives a lot of extra clearance.
If you go on ebay and type Harbor Freight Jack, there are tons of coupons available for a dollar (assuming you don't already get the catalog yourself).
Last item is general - if you get the (frame savers? rocker rails?) that go under your rockers to protect you from hitting speed bumps, you can use these to jack on and never have to worry about pucks.
I had an (overly) lowered car and still couldn't fit the jack under the car. I removed the "cup" and dremeled off the little lip that remained. This gives a lot of extra clearance.
If you go on ebay and type Harbor Freight Jack, there are tons of coupons available for a dollar (assuming you don't already get the catalog yourself).
Last item is general - if you get the (frame savers? rocker rails?) that go under your rockers to protect you from hitting speed bumps, you can use these to jack on and never have to worry about pucks.
Racer
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 281
Likes: 23
From: Harrison Arkansas
jacks?
First, I used to work for Sears and thier jacks are garbage...I have one from Harbor Freight, an aluminum, lightweight and "fast action." Use it all the time. It cost about $100.00 but go on sale all the time for about $60.00....
Drifting
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 1,772
Likes: 33
From: Bradenton Florida
This has been my weekend Jack. Pretty much done with it as its it startign to leak bad.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...9&blockType=G9
Here is a jack I am looking at to replace the sears.
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ump-68051.html
Thoughts/user experience on this one.
Thanks
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...9&blockType=G9
Here is a jack I am looking at to replace the sears.
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ump-68051.html
Thoughts/user experience on this one.
Thanks
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2000
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St. Jude Donor '08-'10
This is the one I got from O'reilly Auto Parts. It works great and it fits under the car even with the jacking pucs in place.
•Lift Range: 3-1/2 To 14-3/4 Inch
•1-1/2 Ton (3,000 Lbs.) Maximum Capacity
Their site shows the price as $129.00 but I got it on sale for $89.00
