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airsoft · 05-11-2005, 10:11 PM

At harbor Freight in So Cali has this big sale...
(dunno if its all but...)

Saw an Aluminum Race Jack made by US General for 79.99 20% off 99.99.

If any of you needed one, or a low priced one just thought I"d share.

Description in my ad:

3000lb Capacity Light Weight Aluminum Race Jack

Made by US GENERAL

"high performance aluminum racing jack lifts 3000 lbs. to a maximum height of 15-1/8". Requires only 1/2 turn to release. Specifically designed 4-5/8" widgth, low profile, single front roller wheel for quick and accurate placement where you need it. Low profile 3" minimum saddle height comes with 360 degree rotating rubber pad to prevent marring."

Weight 24.2 lbs.

Midtenn · 05-13-2005, 05:39 PM

Get it. I use one for my AE86. It is the only one I can find that had a cradle low enough to fit under my car. Its a 3" cradle, and its barely fits under the car.

rainier · 05-13-2005, 05:45 PM

ive got that jack. but got it a while ago for about 80 bucks

DriftGirl · 05-14-2005, 09:05 AM

i bought it....still not low enough to fit under my car :lol: but it goes up so high after i do get it under there!!

great buy...get it if you dont have it already!!!

citizen · 05-14-2005, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DriftGirl

i bought it....still not low enough to fit under my car :lol: but it goes up so high after i do get it under there!!

sounds like you need a grower... not a shower~

ghostuss · 05-14-2005, 11:03 AM

it's been that price for awhile...

Ritz S14 · 05-14-2005, 09:51 AM

Score, I'll try and pick one up. But damnit.. why does HF have to close so friggin early

aznpoopy · 05-14-2005, 06:44 PM

i have 2.

i thought they were always 80 bucks?

*sykikchimp* · 05-15-2005, 03:34 AM

I would highly recommend getting the one that is 17 1/2" lift.. the 2 extra inches can make all the difference sometimes..

idlafie · 05-15-2005, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airsoft

At harbor Freight in So Cali has this big sale...
(dunno if its all but...)
Saw an Aluminum Race Jack made by US General for 79.99 20% off 99.99.
If any of you needed one, or a low priced one just thought I"d share.

You should have checked Pepboys....They carry an aluminum/steel 2 1/2 ton jack for $60 bucks when it's on sale. It's made by Torin....
http://webpages.charter.net/idlafie/jack.jpg
Comes with four independant roller wheels instead of a single front roller and two rear wheels. It's a good jack for weekend mechanics like myself.
Anyhow, hope this helps...
ID

EW_ · 06-11-2005, 08:30 AM

I bought the $199 craftsman since I heard some bad things about the harbor freight unit. It is great.

420sx · 06-11-2005, 10:28 AM

70 bux at Sams. Michelin floor jack 4 ton, and 2 stands.beat that

***S14DB*** · 06-11-2005, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 420sx

70 bux at Sams. Michelin floor jack 4 ton, and 2 stands.beat that

It's only $70?!?!?!?! I paied $120 for it at sams. It does rule for jacking up the subframe's. but sucks for the pinchwelds.

theicecreamdan · 06-11-2005, 05:24 PM

my roommate bought one of those pepboys jacks, it worked fine for about 2 weeks, and now it wont lift anything.

this is what the other side of my 86 looks like when its jacked up all the way with one of those.

bobafett · 06-11-2005, 11:33 PM

i am on my 4th craftsman aluminum racing jack, they are junk as far as i am concerned, and i dont abuse them either, maybe 3 lifts on the first one, and it started making terrible screeching sounds under any load (like the weight of a person)... the next 2 just wouldnt maintain pressure after about 6 lifts each...

i havent picked up the fourth one yet, but im hoping this one lasts a little bit longer for me!

Stock-S13 · 06-11-2005, 11:47 PM

Craftsman blows, I tried to return mine before I bought my HF one and they said NO becuase the general manager was out for the week, and the couldn't approve returns. Its just sitting in my room taking up space. JUNK!

HF Racing one is not low enough, it gets stuck on my sway bar if I don't use ramps before lowering the car fully. SOmetimes I have to remove my front bumper (today yesterday, anytime I work on my car) to get to accuratley function. Damn good for the price though, best jack I have bought. I wish I could still lift my car from the towhooks. And it can't slide underneath my crossmember.

EW_ · 06-17-2005, 02:22 PM

That's not good to hear. It is the only one I've found to go under my jacking rails.
I've only done few oil changes with my aluminum craftsman jack. No problems so far even when I lift my cobra really high.

240trainee · 06-17-2005, 02:31 PM

I need a jack sooooooo bad, Imma have to pick up one of these harbor frieght deals, been wanting an aluminum jack for a while.

m0rex · 06-17-2005, 03:04 PM

Find someone who works at HF for some real discounts. My mom use to work at the one in camarillo and damn we got some badass deals on a lot of shitznits.

05-11-2005, 10:11 PM	#1
airsoft Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,231 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Aluminum Racing Jack? Just wanna share... At harbor Freight in So Cali has this big sale... (dunno if its all but...) Saw an Aluminum Race Jack made by US General for 79.99 20% off 99.99. If any of you needed one, or a low priced one just thought I"d share. Description in my ad: 3000lb Capacity Light Weight Aluminum Race Jack Made by US GENERAL "high performance aluminum racing jack lifts 3000 lbs. to a maximum height of 15-1/8". Requires only 1/2 turn to release. Specifically designed 4-5/8" widgth, low profile, single front roller wheel for quick and accurate placement where you need it. Low profile 3" minimum saddle height comes with 360 degree rotating rubber pad to prevent marring." Weight 24.2 lbs.

05-13-2005, 05:45 PM	#3
rainier Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego / Santa Ana Age: 38 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ive got that jack. but got it a while ago for about 80 bucks __________________

05-14-2005, 09:05 AM	#4
DriftGirl Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: 206 Age: 69 Posts: 188 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i bought it....still not low enough to fit under my car :lol: but it goes up so high after i do get it under there!! great buy...get it if you dont have it already!!! __________________ [www.DriftGirl.org] [Team FALKEN] [JUNSEI Tuner] [ONE] [ 850BMW ][Sc400Lexus][SC300Lexus][240hatch][240Coupe]

05-14-2005, 11:03 AM	#6
ghostuss Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego/San Francisco Age: 39 Posts: 1,337 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it's been that price for awhile... __________________ 96 all suspension s14 SOLD 90 s13 coupe - SOLD Currently rocking 2002 BMW M3 w/ custom suspension. ButtonWillow, CA entire circuit drift/grip event by shock drifting spot for sale. Take over my spot for $150 only.

05-15-2005, 03:34 AM	#9
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would highly recommend getting the one that is 17 1/2" lift.. the 2 extra inches can make all the difference sometimes.. __________________

05-13-2005, 05:39 PM	#2
Midtenn Join Date: May 2005 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get it. I use one for my AE86. It is the only one I can find that had a cradle low enough to fit under my car. Its a 3" cradle, and its barely fits under the car.

05-14-2005, 09:51 AM	#7
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 43 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Score, I'll try and pick one up. But damnit.. why does HF have to close so friggin early

05-14-2005, 06:44 PM	#8
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i have 2. i thought they were always 80 bucks?

06-11-2005, 08:30 AM	#11
EW_ Join Date: May 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought the $199 craftsman since I heard some bad things about the harbor freight unit. It is great.

06-11-2005, 10:28 AM	#12
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 42 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	70 bux at Sams. Michelin floor jack 4 ton, and 2 stands.beat that __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

06-11-2005, 11:33 PM	#15
bobafett Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i am on my 4th craftsman aluminum racing jack, they are junk as far as i am concerned, and i dont abuse them either, maybe 3 lifts on the first one, and it started making terrible screeching sounds under any load (like the weight of a person)... the next 2 just wouldnt maintain pressure after about 6 lifts each... i havent picked up the fourth one yet, but im hoping this one lasts a little bit longer for me!

06-11-2005, 11:47 PM	#16
Stock-S13 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: so. cal Age: 39 Posts: 306 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Craftsman blows, I tried to return mine before I bought my HF one and they said NO becuase the general manager was out for the week, and the couldn't approve returns. Its just sitting in my room taking up space. JUNK! HF Racing one is not low enough, it gets stuck on my sway bar if I don't use ramps before lowering the car fully. SOmetimes I have to remove my front bumper (today yesterday, anytime I work on my car) to get to accuratley function. Damn good for the price though, best jack I have bought. I wish I could still lift my car from the towhooks. And it can't slide underneath my crossmember.

06-17-2005, 02:22 PM	#17
EW_ Join Date: May 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's not good to hear. It is the only one I've found to go under my jacking rails. I've only done few oil changes with my aluminum craftsman jack. No problems so far even when I lift my cobra really high.

06-17-2005, 02:31 PM	#18
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 38 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I need a jack sooooooo bad, Imma have to pick up one of these harbor frieght deals, been wanting an aluminum jack for a while. __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

06-17-2005, 03:04 PM	#19
m0rex Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,070 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Find someone who works at HF for some real discounts. My mom use to work at the one in camarillo and damn we got some badass deals on a lot of shitznits.