anyone tried this jack?
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anyone tried this jack?
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went to change my brakes yesterday and found out my jack was gone. With the height of my truck I didnt have anything high enough anyway. Price is right and its a 7k lb jack and its light and small enough to fit behind the rear seat. So let me hear your opinions.
went to change my brakes yesterday and found out my jack was gone. With the height of my truck I didnt have anything high enough anyway. Price is right and its a 7k lb jack and its light and small enough to fit behind the rear seat. So let me hear your opinions.
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went to change my brakes yesterday and found out my jack was gone. With the height of my truck I didnt have anything high enough anyway. Price is right and its a 7k lb jack and its light and small enough to fit behind the rear seat. So let me hear your opinions.
went to change my brakes yesterday and found out my jack was gone. With the height of my truck I didnt have anything high enough anyway. Price is right and its a 7k lb jack and its light and small enough to fit behind the rear seat. So let me hear your opinions.
Also they are not for lifting a vehicle from a bumper. It is not safe and will probably dammage the vehicle.
I would recommend getting a 6 or 8 ton Hydraulic bottle jack that can be used under the axles.. I have used one for years... They can easily be stored behind the seat..
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I don't think that I would consider using a HyLift branded jack to lift my truck, let alone a Chinese knockoff. Too unsafe.
I will admit to using Harbor Freight's 6 ton jack stands though. They have them on sale regularly for $20 a pair.
I will admit to using Harbor Freight's 6 ton jack stands though. They have them on sale regularly for $20 a pair.
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I have their 4 ton jack stands and they seem to be ok. Mine is 2wd so there isnt really a good lift point other than the body lift point or the front. maybe this would be a better option?
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I have their 4 ton jack stands and they seem to be ok. Mine is 2wd so there isnt really a good lift point other than the body lift point or the front. maybe this would be a better option?
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I might check this one and see if it will reach
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I second the bottle jack. small, few moving parts, cheap. Just throw a block in with it for a stable pad.
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If you are going to spend the money, get a good brand jack from an auto supply store or farm store. I've had some of these HF jacks and when they needed repair, the repair guy said he would fix them once but don't bring them back. He said that they just aren't built well enough to withstand the type of use that they are advertised for and barely repairable. When you are working under your truck, even with jack stands, you don't want something holding it up that is "marginal" at best. At home, a good floor jack is best and handiest. I understand your needing a bottle jack on the truck for on the road repairs but get a decent one that will work and last. You will be glad you did.
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I put a real Hi-Lift jack under one of my front tow hooks and jacked the front wheel off the ground, about a foot out of the mud hole it was stuck in. The jack had a bit of a bow to it, and it took both me and Dad on the jack handle, but it lifted it.
Frankly, I wouldn't recommend it though. But when you're stuck in the mud in your uncle's front yard, you do what you have to. I for sure wouldn't do it with a chinese knockoff.
Frankly, I wouldn't recommend it though. But when you're stuck in the mud in your uncle's front yard, you do what you have to. I for sure wouldn't do it with a chinese knockoff.
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i couldn't imagine lifting my truck with a handyman jack. I agree, a hydraulic bottle of floor jack is the way to go.
I also stay away from harbor freight. They are the "dollar store" of tools. they are fine for small things, but I wouldn't skimp on getting a good jack.
I also stay away from harbor freight. They are the "dollar store" of tools. they are fine for small things, but I wouldn't skimp on getting a good jack.
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not high enough wont even reach the bottom of my frame
I might check this one and see if it will reach
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I might check this one and see if it will reach
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You jack a truck from the axle otherwise you are going to be lifting the body a foot before the wheels come off the ground..
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A bottle jack, and if necessary a block of wood. The 20 ton jack is heavy, but I'm sure you could find an 8 or 10 ton jack that would be a little lighter. As stated above, use a block of wood to raise the jack to reach what you need. A bottle jack and a block or 2 of wood will do a lot more that those high lift jacks, especially when working on vehicles.
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They (harbor freight) have 2,4,6, and 8 ton bottle jacks. I would lean towards the 6 or 8 ton just for the added capacity. These little jacks come in handy. Not near as expensive as the 20 ton, more portable that the high lift, and the floor jack. Lighter and easier to keep in the truck, even if you need a block of wood.