SOT - recommendations for a reliable low profile floor jack, GRRRRR. POS Craftsman is leaking again |
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SOT - recommendations for a reliable low profile floor jack, GRRRRR. POS Craftsman is leaking again |
GaroldShaffer |
Nov 25 2011, 10:46 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
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) |
Andyrew |
Nov 25 2011, 04:44 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
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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