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Who makes a decent floor jack? |
thomasotten |
Nov 14 2019, 08:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
I have an old steel floor jack that keeps going for years. But any newer jack I have picked up in recent years, aluminum or otherwise, last less than 3 years. Any recommendations?
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falcor75 |
Nov 14 2019, 08:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia |
The AC brand floorjacks sold by Pelicanparts are awsome quality. A little expensive maybe but it will last you longer than you will remember the cost.
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Superhawk996 |
Nov 14 2019, 08:43 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,915 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I know HF products have a bad reputation but I'm a fan of their Daytona jack.
I've had no issues with it whatsoever. Spent quite a bit of time comparing this to the Snap-On equivalent. Very close. I believe both products probably come off the same factory line in China and HF simply rebranded the same product. Happens all the time in China. So close, that HF was sued by Snap-on. Eventaully they settled and the terms of the settlement weren't shared publicly which indicates to me that Snap On knew they couldn't win the case and was probably falsely claiming their jacks were US made. Don't get me wrong, I'm no fan of counterfitting but it is very common to have a single factory in Taiwan or China making machine tools for various maufacturers (Enco, Jet, MSC, South Bend, etc) and having only minor changes (if any) between the brands at vastly different price points determined only by marketing strategy. I sort of suspect that Snap-On provided the plant the original design but didn't have an airtight contract / agreement with the plant not to share it and/or make it for someone else. Let's just say that having anything manufactured in China is a bit of a dice roll since "contract law" and patent infringements are'nt viewed in the same way as they are in the US. Remember China is still a communist country. Everyone that does business there knows this. Don't get me wrong, I buy and support Snap-On too but usually thier products are clearly different, and superior. I couldn't find the differences in my looking at the products exterior and design though I admittedly haven't done a tear down on the internals. https://www.harborfreight.com/3-Ton-Profess...Duty-63183.html https://biztimes.com/snap-on-harbor-freight...loor-jack-case/ |
mepstein |
Nov 14 2019, 09:02 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,324 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I’ve had my 3 ton harbor freight jack for a couple years now. $80 on sale. Always works great. It’s a tank and very stable. We have 5 of their 1000lb lift tables at the shop. None have failed. I think their stuff has gotten much better than in the past and their sales quantity keeps prices down. The store near us is always busy.
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bretth |
Nov 14 2019, 11:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 899 Joined: 23-June 15 From: Central TX Member No.: 18,882 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I like this one. Got mine for $100.00 with free shipping. Also holds a motor cycle and is great for dropping engines on the 914.
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914Sixer |
Nov 14 2019, 01:01 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,909 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Buy the top of the line Harbor Freight.
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stinkindiesel |
Nov 14 2019, 01:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 14-June 13 From: Georgetown, TX Member No.: 16,012 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I've been in the same position. I've got a 30 year old Craftsman that's finally started leaking down. I've looked at trying to rebuild it, but can't get it apart :^( Probably couldn't find a seal kit for it even if I could get it apart.
I've got a relatively new Harbor Freight 2-ton jack that seems to work fine and is light enough to sling around. Still wish I had a heavier, higher lift jack in some cases. I really miss not having two when it comes to tire rotations and such. I'm really tempted to go Harbor Freight again. |
bkrantz |
Nov 14 2019, 09:26 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,811 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The AC brand floorjacks sold by Pelicanparts are awsome quality. A little expensive maybe but it will last you longer than you will remember the cost. Yes! I have had mine for a couple of years and love it. Light, strong, stable, easy to use--especially with the foot pedal. Attached image(s) |
DickSteinkamp |
Nov 14 2019, 10:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 27-February 17 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 20,876 Region Association: None |
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techlaf |
Nov 14 2019, 11:46 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 12-November 17 From: Lafayette, LA Member No.: 21,599 Region Association: South East States |
I do not regret my AC jack that I got from Pelican. It is a tool that should last my lifetime.
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914 Ranch |
Nov 15 2019, 03:41 AM
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Team Sharp where the 914 grow wings Group: Members Posts: 1,420 Joined: 29-January 16 From: TheNorth Shore Retreat. Deland Member No.: 19,611 Region Association: South East States |
I have been through 8 Craftsman aluminum 2 ton jacks. I had purchased 4 at different times and warrented each one. Sears was asking me if I was a commerical mechanic. Ben using the hf aluminum jacks ever since. Currently have a 2 and a 3 ton.
Not a fan of hf and I would like to quote Dr Evil at this point and say " I don't buy anything at Harbor Freight that plugs into a wall or compressor." |
ValcoOscar |
Nov 15 2019, 11:43 AM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,393 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
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Tbrown4x4 |
Nov 15 2019, 12:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 13-May 14 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 17,338 Region Association: None |
I'm a bit of a tool snob, but I actually think the HF jack looks a little nicer than the Snap-On one.
I have the same Craftsman 1 1/2 ton floor jack that I bought on 12/14/86. (No shit, I just checked the receipt!) It has worked flawlessly that whole time, but the pivot holes in the side plates are starting to oval out. Probably time to replace it, even thought it has never leaked internally, or externally. I wish we could buy "heirloom" products like that still. |
eeyore |
Nov 15 2019, 01:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 889 Joined: 8-January 04 From: meridian, id Member No.: 1,533 Region Association: None |
I have the AC Hydraulics Long Reach Hydraulic Jack
It is (almost) tall enough to reach the bed of my pickup to get heavy stuff in and out. It is also nice if you want to jack the car from the middle to get both wheels of the front or back off the ground. (Rumor -- it also has enough capacity that some teams would jack an entire spec Boxster off the ground for pit stops) |
burton73 |
Nov 15 2019, 01:42 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,558 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
[quote name='ValcoOscar' date='Nov 15 2019, 09:43 AM' post='2762314']
Just came from Harbor Freight. No excuses...buy TWO Oscar (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I have this very same jack. HF low and it gets hight in there. So har so good 2 years Bob B |
80’s old school |
Nov 15 2019, 10:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 79 Joined: 26-March 19 From: California Member No.: 22,994 Region Association: Southern California |
Love my HF aluminum racing jacks. I have 4 of them. So cheap, lightweight and have been reliable.
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raynekat |
Nov 15 2019, 11:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,159 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
So the Harbor Freight 3 ton jacks.....aluminum vs steel?
Aluminum a bit lighter, but not that much (63 vs 70 lbs). $130 vs $180 for the price. Lifting height is similar....as is minimum height as long as you get the low profile steel one. Aluminum is already low profile. Any recommendations between the two? |
mepstein |
Nov 16 2019, 07:26 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,324 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
So the Harbor Freight 3 ton jacks.....aluminum vs steel? Aluminum a bit lighter, but not that much (63 vs 70 lbs). $130 vs $180 for the price. Lifting height is similar....as is minimum height as long as you get the low profile steel one. Aluminum is already low profile. Any recommendations between the two? The aluminum ones are nice if you need something that can travel. I remember Bob Russo got one of the smaller ones for the trailer since he was moving the 962 and Mirage to different shows and historic races. Even though it was a smaller one (probably 2K) he ended up using in the shop quite a bit. If you have a store nearby, I would just go there and see what you like best. Attached image(s) |
RolinkHaus |
Nov 16 2019, 07:37 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 253 Joined: 21-July 18 From: Noblesville, IN Member No.: 22,330 Region Association: None |
AutoZone sells a 5000lb aluminum jack, works like a charm.
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