Jack Opinions..
Nov 19, 2008, 07:18 AM
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iirc harbor freight had a small alum racing jack and a normal large racing jack. i have both. one for the garage and one to throw in the trailer when i go racing. the small one is really really really light. the normal big one is still pretty heavy, not easy to lift and move around, even though it's alum.
luke
oh yea, go to the store. they usually have specials even better than online. weird.
luke
oh yea, go to the store. they usually have specials even better than online. weird.
Nov 20, 2008, 10:42 PM
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Nov 21, 2008, 10:12 AM
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What about this one? Apparently it has a 1yr warranty as well.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Auto...1%7C240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Auto...1%7C240%3A1318
Nov 21, 2008, 02:39 PM
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I have the HF jack... mine has leaked... makes funny noises... but has never let me down and I have used it for YEARS and YEARS. I would never get under my car with just it though... too many strange noises.
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Nov 23, 2008, 06:32 PM
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I have been using the harbor freight all aluminum jack for about 2 years now. I work on an insane amount of cars (I am private mechanic) and it has been put to the test. I routinely abuse this jack by lifting more than the specified weight, and it still holds up fine, and never leaks. So far no problems, and it works perfect for my lowered 03 Evo8 (sitting on Tein Flex coilovers). My car sits REALLY low and it still does the trick. The only thing that sucks about this jack is the jacking height really isn't that good. I have to switch to a larger jack when working on SUVs, trucks, or larger sedans. Other than that, you cannot beat this jack for the price!
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Nov 24, 2008, 06:10 AM
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The thing weighs 100 lbs, so if you're looking for something to tote around probably not the greatest choice. But it's a really solid unit. From what I understand there are shops nationwide that can rebuild the AFF jacks, and that was one of the main reasons I chose one -- I didn't want another disposable jack.
Nov 24, 2008, 01:33 PM
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Ditto.
The thing weighs 100 lbs, so if you're looking for something to tote around probably not the greatest choice. But it's a really solid unit. From what I understand there are shops nationwide that can rebuild the AFF jacks, and that was one of the main reasons I chose one -- I didn't want another disposable jack.
The thing weighs 100 lbs, so if you're looking for something to tote around probably not the greatest choice. But it's a really solid unit. From what I understand there are shops nationwide that can rebuild the AFF jacks, and that was one of the main reasons I chose one -- I didn't want another disposable jack.
Nov 24, 2008, 04:27 PM
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This is what I got for my EVO when I still had it. The car was pretty damn low and this jack worked out very well for me. I think mine may be slightly different but it has done the job time and time again.
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...10000003+90401
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...10000003+90401