Cool new aluminum floor jack
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$200 is a steal. My company is contracted with SPX (who owns OTC) and I sell the OTC product. My cost is more than $200.
The 1532 jack is made in Owatonna, MN not China. The OTC stinger line of jacks is made in China.
The 1532 jack is made in Owatonna, MN not China. The OTC stinger line of jacks is made in China.
#47
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just stumbled upon this thread. just got my 1st dedicated track car ('04 96) and need a jack. The car is pretty low - is the 3 1/2" profile sufficient? Also, dumb question but also just got a trailex open trailer. Any reason i couldn't use this jack if I had to use it on the trailer?
#48
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just stumbled upon this thread. just got my 1st dedicated track car ('04 96) and need a jack. The car is pretty low - is the 3 1/2" profile sufficient? Also, dumb question but also just got a trailex open trailer. Any reason i couldn't use this jack if I had to use it on the trailer?
#49
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Welcome to the 21st Century of manufacturing. 90% of the stuff comes from China. Some is fairly well made, and some stuff should scare you away.
I have three floor jacks with two of them the lighter aluminum Chinese variety. They seem to work fairly well, but the steel Craftsman that I have (probably also of Chinese origin, but a long time ago) is very solid.
The old addage, "you get what you pay for" is somewhat true. Just be careful to not pay too much for what you're getting.
I have three floor jacks with two of them the lighter aluminum Chinese variety. They seem to work fairly well, but the steel Craftsman that I have (probably also of Chinese origin, but a long time ago) is very solid.
The old addage, "you get what you pay for" is somewhat true. Just be careful to not pay too much for what you're getting.
#50
I use this exact jack and have had it for a couple of years or so. Before buying it, I read some reviews and they were all pretty positive. Due to its weight, it's great for carrying to the track/autocross. I think I got it at Harbor Freight or Northern Tools, but it's been a long time, so I don't really remember.
#51
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I try NOT to buy China made ANYTHING, but it's very difficult! EVERYTHING from Harbor Freight is China made.
As far as jacks go you are just lifting the car, so whatever gets it up is fine...JACK STANDS, should be used EVERY SINGLE TIME even if you are just changing a tire, (well on the road is different) but then who carries their garage jack on trips...
As far as jacks go you are just lifting the car, so whatever gets it up is fine...JACK STANDS, should be used EVERY SINGLE TIME even if you are just changing a tire, (well on the road is different) but then who carries their garage jack on trips...
#53
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I purchased a Zinko jack about 10 years ago from Archer Racing. I've never had a problem with it.
http://www.zinkojack.com/product.asp...sid=31&pid=57#
http://www.zinkojack.com/product.asp...sid=31&pid=57#
#54
I have used the Harbor Freight jack for years with ZERO issues. I think I paid $99 for it back in about 2004/2005. I have used it 100's of times over the years at track days and autoX's as well as repair jobs in the garage. Small, light weight, and reliable. Can't ask for much more.
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(Click photos for larger versions)
Note lower left-hand side of label and label with large printing on left side of box ("Made in...").
I have to admit, it does appear to be very well built. Pretty, too.
#58
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How about these Torin 1.5 tons on ebay for $100
http://www.amazon.com/Torin-T815005L...=pd_sbs_auto_5
http://www.amazon.com/Torin-T815005L...=pd_sbs_auto_5
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Back in post #45, I mentioned that I was also considering (influenced to some extent by the positive remarks about OTC in this thread) the OTC 5202. I wound up getting one of those, too (in addition to the OTC 1532). I'm going to retire (i.e., give away to a friend or something) my old MVP Pro-Lift G-489, which has actually served me pretty well for many years and still works just fine.
What's really nice about the OTC 5202 is that it has great non-metallic wheels that are both quiet and safe to use on our epoxy garage floor. No more laying down cardboard or some other mat before using the jack.
Not made in China. Instead... Spain.
What's really nice about the OTC 5202 is that it has great non-metallic wheels that are both quiet and safe to use on our epoxy garage floor. No more laying down cardboard or some other mat before using the jack.
Not made in China. Instead... Spain.