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> SOT - recommendations for a reliable low profile floor jack, GRRRRR. POS Craftsman is leaking again
GaroldShaffer
post Nov 25 2011, 10:46 AM
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A few years ago I bought a craftmans 50240 aluminum low profile floor jack. Since my car is lowered (among other things) for Axing so I wanted something I could take with me to the events that would be able to lift the car at the donuts.

After 6 months the damn thing started leaking fluid. I was able to fix it by replacing the leaking O-ring. It seems every 4-6 months I need to replace this #$!@$#!!! O-ring. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

I have had enough, every time I want to use it it leaks and now one of the caster wheels has cracked and doesn't roll. I am not going to fix this POS anymore. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) When I make my next run to the scrap yard it's going to meet its final destiny. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

I do have a nice heavy duty floor jack I can use for my other vehicals, but it doesn't go low enought to fit under the 914.

So.................. Any recommendations on a good quality low profile floor jack? It would be nice if it was somewhat lite weight so I don't have to break back trying to lift in my truck.

Thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Nov 25 2011, 10:50 AM
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Sears should replace it for free, if not the aluminum jacks from harbor freight are a good inexpensive alternative
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post Nov 25 2011, 10:54 AM
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QUOTE(Sawfish @ Nov 25 2011, 08:50 AM) *

Sears should replace it for free, if not the aluminum jacks from harbor freight are a good inexpensive alternative

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Sears will replace any tool, no matter how old, no questions asked... I broke a 1/2" socket drive using a cheater bar and they replaced it no problem.

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post Nov 25 2011, 10:54 AM
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Sears should replace it for free, if not the aluminum jacks from harbor freight are a good inexpensive alternative


Nope, that is only for their handtools. I don't what a harbor frieght jack either. I want something that will last and not need to be replaced.
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post Nov 25 2011, 11:02 AM
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I just bought a low profile jack from HF. 100.00. It's a rapid pump jack. It goes from 2 5/8 to 20" high. Most don't lift that high.
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post Nov 25 2011, 11:10 AM
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I have the HF low pro aluminum jack. Works great, never a problem.
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post Nov 25 2011, 11:17 AM
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We had a safety flier at work about aluminum jacks. They were a name brand one, and while lifting a car in our service shop, the thing cracked in half. Damaged the car, and scared the crap out of the mechanic. (we have on site a maintenance shop).
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post Nov 25 2011, 11:33 AM
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I've had one of the HF aluminum rapid pumps for 6 years. Works great, no leaks, light weight. As with any jack, its for jacking only. Always use jackstands.
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post Nov 25 2011, 11:56 AM
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You do know you can buy the replacement warranty at hf as well. If it craps out for any reason, bring it back and they hand you a new one. Would still be cheaper than a name brand one, that is still made in china anyway.
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post Nov 25 2011, 01:12 PM
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If it's Craftsman, Sears should replace it. I took a shovel back to them after about 15 years when the spade cracked. No sales receipt, no problem. The guy picked one off of the shelf, I signed a receipt and out I walked.
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post Nov 25 2011, 01:54 PM
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It must be different for each store. I went into a Sears with a broken socket driver and they clerk said they can't replace it unless it has a serial number stamped on the tool.
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post Nov 25 2011, 02:27 PM
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This isn't lightweight, but is lifts from 2.5" to almost 24" hi - best range I've found, made by Pittsburgh Automotive & sold at HF & maybe elsewhere....

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-mo...jack-68050.html
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post Nov 25 2011, 02:37 PM
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NAPA has a STEEL low profile for 300.00 IIRC I believe it is rated at 3 or 4000 Probably one of my next purchases as I am getting too many cars in that I can't get my " standard " jack under without removing the plate first
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post Nov 25 2011, 02:56 PM
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I have 3 of those lightweight Sears Craftsman floor jacks - all 3 now leak and are about 3 years old. Two weeks ago Sears said they only warranty hand tools for life, not jacks.
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post Nov 25 2011, 03:03 PM
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Costco has a steel one that I'm happy to own
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post Nov 25 2011, 04:44 PM
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My friend has a costco one, and I have the harbor fright one (similar to whats listed above, They change the details on them out every few months to make them look different).


I LOVE my HF jack. Super high lift on it and very low profile. Pretty sure I paid ~90 for it.

Not lightweight, no, but I wouldnt trust a lightweight version with my life. This steel, HEAVY duty one Im more inclined to (I still use stands though).
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post Nov 25 2011, 06:10 PM
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Sears only lifetime warranties Craftsman hand tools.

When I got to buy a low profile, high lift jack I'm probably going to spend decent money. I'm tired of cheap jacks myself.
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post Nov 25 2011, 06:24 PM
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Two post lift (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) What??? it's hydraulic and it lifts the car....
I don't think they come in lightweight aluminium though.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Nov 25 2011, 08:02 PM
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2-ton service jack. Made in USA. 3-3/4" - 20". 96 lbs. $309.00
http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/2-Ton...USA-P15106.aspx
Don't know anything about them, just found it on the internet.
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I'm shopping for something like this:

http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com/2-Ton...ack-P56617.aspx

What I'd really like to have is something more like this, but closer to $350-400:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopca..._ACHyd1_pg1.htm
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