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Floor jack is going bad. Any recommendations?
My 30 year old Sears Craftsman floor jack has a death rattle. What is good and what to avoid?
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I picked up a low-profile Alcan jack at Costco several years ago - no issues and reasonably priced. It's gotten lots of use under the 911...
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03-22-2016, 08:57 PM
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Alcan steel low profile one from costco didn't last long for me. just returned to costco and got cash back. craftsman aluminum 1.5t out-surviving Alcan but only been 10 years.
doesn't sears take craftsman back and replace with like jack or cash?
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03-22-2016, 09:07 PM
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I have this jack purchased from our host. Feels like the last jack I'll ever have to buy. I have the low profile, high lift version. Love that thing.
Pelican Parts.com - Low Profile High-Lift Floor Jack |
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03-22-2016, 10:16 PM
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I picked up the HF 2 ton aluminum "racing" floor jack on sale and it works great for me. Better than my Craftsman and Husky brand jacks. Craftsman is by far the worst of the three I own.
When I was a kid Craftsman was synonymous with quality tools. Old school stuff is great. Anything made by them in the last 10 years is pretty much junk.
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03-22-2016, 10:30 PM
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I'm also rocking th HF 2 ton and it's been solid for the last 7 years (light use)
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03-22-2016, 11:12 PM
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Usually costco has 1 or 2 decent jacks available and they come with a hassle free warranty.
When I was shopping I found that there was an Arcan 3.25 ton that I compared to everything uner $200 and it had the best combination of low profile/High reach. It was oos when I needed one so I settled for an arcan aluminum/steel 2.5 ton. Wish it rose a little higher (don't we all) but otherwise Im quite happy with it.
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03-22-2016, 11:30 PM
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A couple years ago when I was on the search for a flor jack, the final three choices I came down to were the Scandanavian one sold here on Pelican, Milwaukee, or Hein Werner. Everything else is made in China and disposable. Even Snap On.
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03-22-2016, 11:37 PM
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When my big ole floor jack died. Well, leaked some of the oil and the filler nut was rusted. I went the whole hog and got a scissor lift instead - I much prefer it.
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03-23-2016, 12:25 AM
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I've actually had good luck with Harbor Freight floor jacks -- I think they are some of the better tools they make.
I have this one: Low Profile Floor Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump® Jack I use mine a lot and I'm a pretty big fan. The low profile and long reach are great. |
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03-23-2016, 12:43 AM
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My Arcan 3.25 ton lo-pro from Northern Tool is going strong after many years. A beast weight wise, got it with a coupon for around $100 +/- as I remember. Not one to take to the track, no aluminum was harmed in its construction.
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The alum Craftsman I bought a few years back went bad and was going to cost more to fix than what I paid for it. Went with a HorrorFreight one and have had no issue with it. If it ever takes a dump, I'd get another one.
I've never had a problem with the old blue Craftsman I bought over 40 years ago.
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03-23-2016, 06:45 AM
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I have and aluminum HFT jack and its been great. My son has a steel one and no problems.
My old Craftsman fell apart after a couple of years.
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03-23-2016, 09:46 AM
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Going to check out the HF jack. Harbor Freight Coupons | Get Great Deals on All Kinds of Tools
Looks like $129.99
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03-23-2016, 09:53 AM
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I love my HF aluminum racing jack. It's light weight, works well and priced well, especially with coupons😄. Tim
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03-23-2016, 10:15 AM
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Hi joe bob,
I have a similar one. I would want a lower profile one. HF has it. Quote:
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