Harbor Freight Jacks

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by wheelhaus

Correct, the 2-ton (# 68050) is the one you want, very very long, and very very low profile, perfect for jacking from the front crossmember and then the rear diff, car is in the air on jackstands in a couple minutes.

Because the reach is much longer, it's rated load is lower. Unfortunately it hasn't been cheaper than $129/139 in nearly a year (it's been on sale prior to that for $99/109 about a year ago, so here's hoping for those who don't have it).

Mine has worked GREAT for the last couple years, no leaks, no slow drops, its built quite well. The valve is touchy, very small window of open/closed, so be careful until you get the hang of it. I cut a hard rubber disk to go in the center of the lifting foot to avoid gouging anything. Be wary, it's freaking heavy (102 lbs) so make sure you have a happy place on the floor for it to live, lol...

Thanks for the review! I've been ready to buy this one, just waiting for it to go on sale.

[FRSupra]

Originally Posted by daiheadjai

Yeah - I don't get this - even the jack will instruct you to always use the jackstands to support the vehicle...

Nobody said anything about supporting the car with the jack? I was sharing with the OP that I've heard more than once that HF jacks are known to slowly drop. Where do you assume anyone was talking about supporting the car with a jack?

[daiheadjai]

Originally Posted by FRSupra

Nobody said anything about supporting the car with the jack? I was sharing with the OP that I've heard more than once that HF jacks are known to slowly drop. Where do you assume anyone was talking about supporting the car with a jack?

If you're supporting the car with the jackstands, the "slowly drop" issue becomes less concerning.
Unless if posters are saying the jack can't even raise the car long enough for jack stands to be put in, then saying that the jack "slowly lowers" isn't really as big an issue as its made out to be.

[Lunatic]

I have been very pleased with my Harbor Freight Jack.

[Model Citizen]

Originally Posted by FRSupra

Nobody said anything about supporting the car with the jack? I was sharing with the OP that I've heard more than once that HF jacks are known to slowly drop. Where do you assume anyone was talking about supporting the car with a jack?

If the car isn't supported by the jack

It won't slowly drop

[FRSupra]

Originally Posted by Model Citizen

If the car isn't supported by the jack

It won't slowly drop

They do, that's the whole point.

[MidnightRunner]

Originally Posted by FRSupra

They do, that's the whole point.

Not 100% true. I've had mine for over a year, and it doesn't drop. Usually I'd give harbor freight products a lifespan of three months, but I was pleasantly surprised by the low profile jack.

[FirestormFRS]

Originally Posted by FRSupra

Nobody said anything about supporting the car with the jack? I was sharing with the OP that I've heard more than once that HF jacks are known to slowly drop. Where do you assume anyone was talking about supporting the car with a jack?

You can't support that argument based on the "fact" you provided. The only way to know that they "slowly" drop is to leave the car supported by the jack.

tl:dr version: You're condradicting yourself

[FRSupra]

...Jesus

[kiichiro]

HF=smush

[Model Citizen]

Originally Posted by FirestormFRS

You can't support that argument based on the "fact" you provided. The only way to know that they "slowly" drop is to leave the car supported by the jack.

tl:dr version: You're condradicting yourself

^ this was my point

[Model Citizen]

Originally Posted by FRSupra

They do, that's the whole point.

And.,. What the hell are you doing leaving the car up on a jack for the hours/days it would take to drop?

The rest of us that practice safe jacking habits seem to have no issues with a droopy noodle.

[dem00n]

Most generic jack stands are made in the same factory. Google it.

You'll be hard pressed to find a failure with a harbor freight jack stand that isn't due in part to the users fault.

A lot of people beat on harbor freight due to their low priced items. While they do have some lesser quality parts, good luck finding a shop that doesn't have a few generic harbor freight items around in the tool boxes. Even some of these higher end shops we see around the internet can be seen sporting some Pittsburgh tools...

Not every mechanic will be sporting 100% Snap On and Matco tools.

[xia]

My BIL has been using his HF jack for 6-7 years now. He's a mechanic and uses it often on his projects.

I, on the other hand, have been using my Craftsman for 5 years with no issues. My pops has been using his rusted Wal-Mart jack for who knows how long lol. Still is holding it!! Dont worry, I got him a 2 ton Craftsman a month ago lol.