DaBlist Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 http://www.harborfreight.com/floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-25-ton-heavy-duty-steel-68049.htmlBeen looking for a another jack that was medium size with good lift and saw this one from Harbor Freight with coupon for $70 so I picked it up. Has a low 2.75" starting point with long lifting arm so it doesn't drag the lifting point as bad as the smaller jacks and a wide foot print. Don't think I will use my big jack on a regular size car again. There are better, cooler, lighter jacks but probably not for $70. Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 nice looking jack - i got a craftsmen one and it was easily 3x the cost of that one. Quote Link to comment
Boom death Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I got the same one but mines is blue I bought mines like a year ago and love it picks my dattos up in like 4 pumps best thing I've bought at harbor freight ever... Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Nice looking jack, good price. I hope it lasts you a long time. For me I find the cheaper price always dictates a much shorter life. Eventually the valve starts leaking either externally or internally letting the jack drop slightly but more and more over time. I actually had to return a craftsman for it once. I use this one, the 1st I had to retun but the one I have now has been taking abuse without complaint for a good 3 years now. Yes it also costs much more lol. Its aluminum though too so.... Quote Link to comment
Dawa Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 bought that same jack a few months ago but i think the price was almost double that. i love it though as its super low and goes all the way to the front subframe Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 same craftsmen one i bought :) Quote Link to comment
DaBlist Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 If it gives me problems I will update Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 510kevin has a "race" aluminum one from harbor freight. He's had it a while and its done well. Sits super low so its easy to get those low riders up in the air.... I don't think he's on here much anymore to give an update how his is doing. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 tHe best jack I have ever used is a arcan xl35 from Costco for $100. Lifted 20inches in about 3-4 pumps. Low pro. And had the most buttery feel on the release down. I wish Costco still had them... Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 My Costco jack is on it`s very last legs .. they haven`t sold those jacks in quite a while. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 My Costco jack is on it`s very last legs .. they haven`t sold those jacks in quite a while. the large red one? Quote Link to comment
Dawa Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 heres another photo of the jack (that i posted on zilvia) that shows just how awesome it is ♥♥♥ Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I got a Craftsman 3 ton black floorjack. I think it's the third one. The first one died the second time it was used. All my craftsman ratchets are broken. Time for a trip to Sears. Quote Link to comment
Jdm720 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I've been considering that jack from harbor freight... And I'm gonna need it soon.. Just might have to pick one up Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 the large red one? Nah, this thing is orange and was bought about 1992 or earlier ,, I remember when Costco used to sell 1 1/2 gallon pails of carb cleaner,, the ones with the drip tray already in it... Quote Link to comment
DaBlist Posted September 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 If it gives me problems I will update Just twisted it like a little girly pretzel last night when it fell over with a 3/4 Suburban on it :bye: Quote Link to comment
Scgreen620 Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I have the 2 ton aluminum one from harbor freight ... 90 bucks but I'm satisfied .. Left it for one day with the truck lifted to see if it lost strength but it didn't ... It's soo light too:) 1 Quote Link to comment
Dat Lurka Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Really though, thanks for the update. 70$ and lasted 2 years. Not bad! I currently have a working loaner jack and a 4th broken one. Just use a scissor jack for the bee :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 made in China = don't go under car unless you got stands!!!!!!!!!!!!! esp after 1 yr in service From my experience. The good old USA craftmens are not around. My neihboor had one that was 30years old and never broke. I like the new low profile ones were it only like 3 pumps and your up. But just be careful use a jack stand Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 My jack is the same jack my dad had when I was 4 and I tried to lift our suburban. I had to hang on the handle to get it to move. Jack still works today more than 20 years later, without ever dropping a hair overnight or anything. Just some random jack Costco had back then. Its a bit slow, and its not low profile, but it works. Quote Link to comment
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