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Jan 6, 2019 | 01:44 PM

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Depending on the year there can be moderate to minor changes. For some time it was front axles, then they reduced inventory. The separation is due to registration levels, Class 2b, Class 3 more then component build. Y2K would be a better person to comment as he would detail the hell out of it.

Edit, Looked up lug nuts on FordPartsGiant site. 99-02 2.0 Coarse; 03+ 1.5 Fine.

Jan 9, 2019 | 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 87crewdually

05 hubs are more robust AND is a different lug pattern than 99-04.
Also depending on if its DRW OR SRW, the DRW front hubs are course thread for the adapter to bolt on.

That looks like the 3.5 ton Craftsman jack and stands I bought over 10 years ago

Best jack I've ever owned, but I am due to replace or reseal the lift cylinder, getting tired of adding fluid.

Jan 9, 2019 | 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by navistarnut

That looks like the 3.5 ton Craftsman jack and stands I bought over 10 years ago

Best jack I've ever owned, but I am due to replace or reseal the lift cylinder, getting tired of adding fluid.

LOL! You should of been a roofer because you nailed it. That is an older pic but that jack is probably closer to 15 years old. It has since been retired to the "extra" jack.
If you look in the second pic you'll see her replacement. It's the all yellow one from Harbor Freight and I love it. Far better jack. They actual were sued by Snapon. Heres the article.
https://www.biztimes.com/2016/indust...r-floor-jacks/

Jan 9, 2019 | 07:41 PM

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Good to know. I was actually looking at that very jack a few months ago, and remember thinking that they were made by the same outfit, just different warranty.
I'm not surprised Snap On sued them, but their service has gone to crap over the years. The oldest in going to tech school and he said the rep never even bother to stop by.
I told the Mrs. I would just keep using the old one, but I just might have to upgrade after knowing someone else on FTE has one and likes it.

Jan 9, 2019 | 07:51 PM

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It's a larger foot print but it is far more stable and smooth. Now if I do grab the Craftsman it's like a toy in comparison.

Jan 10, 2019 | 08:08 AM

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It's a larger foot print but it is far more stable and smooth. Now if I do grab the Craftsman it's like a toy in comparison.

Also good to know. As I get a little older I don't just toss that jack in the back of a vehicle like I used to.
Some of it's knowing enough to lift smarter than I used to, and some of it's more miles on the frame