Rcing jacks
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Rcing jacks
I've promised a review of the racing jack I bought from Harbor Freight in July. At the time I paid $89, now it's down to $79: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039
In a word, I like it. It weighs about 22 lbs, easy to lug, works well, lifts the side of my 2300 lb car with ease. I don't even use the handle extension, just lower half of the handle. The only issue was that it came in dead and had to be blead to operate (about a 30 second procedure described in manual, but it would be nice if they explained it upfront). This appears to be a standard issue, as one of my competitors bought an identical jack and had the same issue.
So, after 2 months of use every weekend I can recommend this one. Hey, for $79 with free shipping I don't think you can find anything remotely as good, and this one has a minimum 3" saddle height, so it fits very easily under my lowered race car.
Of course I have no affiliation to HF and I warn you that you'll probably wait for two weeks to get the jack from them - their shipping arrangements are truly bizzare.
In a word, I like it. It weighs about 22 lbs, easy to lug, works well, lifts the side of my 2300 lb car with ease. I don't even use the handle extension, just lower half of the handle. The only issue was that it came in dead and had to be blead to operate (about a 30 second procedure described in manual, but it would be nice if they explained it upfront). This appears to be a standard issue, as one of my competitors bought an identical jack and had the same issue.
So, after 2 months of use every weekend I can recommend this one. Hey, for $79 with free shipping I don't think you can find anything remotely as good, and this one has a minimum 3" saddle height, so it fits very easily under my lowered race car.
Of course I have no affiliation to HF and I warn you that you'll probably wait for two weeks to get the jack from them - their shipping arrangements are truly bizzare.
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From: yorba linda, ca
Thanks Mike for the review. Just a few hours ago, I changed over my brake pads for a DE coming up next weekend and struggled to get my floor jack under the front of the car (as usual) and said to myself, 'damn, it would nice to have a lo-pro jack'.
May have to order one now!
May have to order one now!
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I just picked-up the Blue Point jack and stands from Snap-on tools.I was having trouble getting under the rear jack-point with my old POS jacks,while not as affordable as yours it's really cool to have a nice jack for once.
Mine also had to be bled before use but it was no trouble.
These style jacks are really a treat guys.
Mine also had to be bled before use but it was no trouble.
These style jacks are really a treat guys.
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i have the Harbor Freight jack that costs a little more($129) called rapid lift. looks about the same but raises car approx 2" higher and weighs approx 35lbs which is still light. it works well and also has a low profile as my car is lowered. in fact, sometimes I use a hockey puck between the jack and the car. be aware that Sears has 2 different racing style jacks that look the same but cost approx $125 and $200. The less expensive one says it's aluminum, but is actually only partially aluminum and ends up weighing over 50lbs which is too heavy.
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That's a great price for the Sears jack
We've had some problems with 3 HF jacks in the turtle pond over the last year. The two Sears have held up fine this season.
That's a great price for the Sears jack
We've had some problems with 3 HF jacks in the turtle pond over the last year. The two Sears have held up fine this season.
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Cooz, I've played with the $129 HF jack. It's both significantly longer and heavier than the $79 jack. It might be a good choice if you need a longer jack, but for my application (2300 lb autocross Miata, bad back and the need to pack the jack in the trunk) the smaller one worked better.
Mike, what kind of problems did you have and which HF jacks were those? The only problem I've encountered so far is that I got whacked on the side of the head with the handle early on. Apparently the spring is strong enough that if only half the handle is used, it wants to go up. Quickly and painfully (ouch).
Mike, what kind of problems did you have and which HF jacks were those? The only problem I've encountered so far is that I got whacked on the side of the head with the handle early on. Apparently the spring is strong enough that if only half the handle is used, it wants to go up. Quickly and painfully (ouch).
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Originally Posted by nile13
The only problem I've encountered so far is that I got whacked on the side of the head with the handle early on. Apparently the spring is strong enough that if only half the handle is used, it wants to go up. Quickly and painfully (ouch).
BTW, for the last hour, the word 'whacked' is on the tv about every three seconds...the movie 'Casino' is on
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nile13....i was wondering what 2300lb car you were reffering to...now I know...cool...
i've never used the jack you have however it does make sense. my 993 is of course heavier and I don't usually take my jack to the track. having a bad back as well, i surely can appreciate less weight. i'll be looking for someone with your jack to check it out.
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i've never used the jack you have however it does make sense. my 993 is of course heavier and I don't usually take my jack to the track. having a bad back as well, i surely can appreciate less weight. i'll be looking for someone with your jack to check it out.
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Cooz, definitely look and see if you can use one (if you're coming to Zone 1 autocross, I'll be there, provided I didn't break my leg today and just bruised it).
I tried the heavier jack and felt that the lighter one just feels better overall.
I tried the heavier jack and felt that the lighter one just feels better overall.
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CostCo here in Oceanside, CA now carries aluminum jack, dual pump, 2 1/2 ton capacity, higher lifting capacity than the Harbor Freight jack. The price I believe is about $120.
Happy lifting!!
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Happy lifting!!
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