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Oct 3, 2012 | 09:14 PM

#16

KJNDIVER

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From: Lake Charles, LA

The racing jack is the aluminum one. It does not handle our trucks well. I have the other steel 3 ton jack from harbor frieght. i have used both, the steel jack from harbor frieght is a good jack in my opinion. I too have experienced the speedy let down, but have learned how not to do it and no problems now anytime i use it.

Oct 3, 2012 | 10:43 PM

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djed

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From: Los Angeles/Ventura, CA

Please see https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...loor-jack.html

I ended up with the Arcan 3.25 from Costco. My experience with Costco customer service has been very good (in case the jack should fail).

The jack also lifted the entire front of my truck with little effort. I believe I paid $105 plus California tax.

Oct 3, 2012 | 11:02 PM

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Texas Chain Ring

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Costco has the 3.25 ton for $100. No 3.5 currently.

Oct 4, 2012 | 05:24 AM

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dn29626

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From: South Carolina

My jacks leak and need to be replaced. I wish i could find USA made jacks. l do not like buying the imports.

Oct 4, 2012 | 05:47 AM

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Tugly

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Costco jack here as well... very nice jack - but it strains the pooper a bit when I lift it into the bed for remote work.

Oct 4, 2012 | 06:08 AM

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Rovernut

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From: Georgia

Not the same one you're looking at, but my Big Red 3 ton is 10 years old and has done well. I use it a good bit.
As mentioned sometimes the gears can stick when you've tightened the handle a lot so when lowering I am careful to not turn it too fast and drop the vehicle.
x2 on good jack stands. Most of mine are from Northern Tool. with jack stands be careful with how the ones you're looking at are rated. Some are rated per each and some per pair.

Oct 4, 2012 | 06:15 AM

#22

Turfzilla

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From: Owensboro, KY

I have had good service out of the HF Pittsbugh brand. Might be the only decent thing I have purchased at HF

Oct 4, 2012 | 07:57 AM

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From: South Shore, MA

If we're chatting about Jack Stands too; I'll share.
I've been using Big Red stands (the BIG ones) for several years (with only one issue - the cheap roll pin broke on 1 of the 4 jacks). Still works, just need to replace the roll pin.
About a year ago I picked up some HF Stands which are damn-near identical. Been great so far. Almost no flex, very stable, and affordable.