Anyone here used one of these?

"Jeff-God-of-Biscuits" (Jeff-God-of-Biscuits)
06/20/2014 at 13:58 • Filed to: None

I realize it's Harbour "take your freaking life in your hands" Freight, but most of the reviews are 5 star. I have seen others very similar, but at three times the cost.

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DISCUSSION (33)

CAR_IS_MI > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:00

I have the 3.5 ton low profile and never had any issues. Their hand tools are crap but some of their spendier stuff is pretty decent.

crowmolly > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:01

Have one, use it frequently. Seems to be of decent enough quality and gets under the really low stuff.

You should be using good jackstands as well so as long as it gets the car in the air you should be fine too.

Bird > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:02

The 'No Longer Made In America, And Doesn't Have A Lifetime Warranty Anymore' Craftsman was probably made in the same factory.

Unless you're paying a lot of money for a German one, they're all the same.

deekster_caddy > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:02

I actually bought that exact floor jack about two months ago. So far so good, the rapid pump works very well. The main tighten/release feels a little flimsy, and you can let it down really fast if you aren't careful, but overall it's been very easy to use. For the money it's hard to beat.

Bird > CAR_IS_MI
06/20/2014 at 14:04

Hand Tool quality has come up a lot. I know I was surprised with my last purchase. I worked at a harbor freight 10 years ago, and have been a customer for longer. Always used to say the same, but have been pleasantly surprised lately.

You still have to be careful, but a lot of the newer design full polished stuff is actually similar quality to what you would get at any major retailer.

crowmolly > Bird
06/20/2014 at 14:05

The only jack that ever failed me with any degree of catastrophe was a Craftsman- and the most expensive one they make at that.

STANDARD6SPEED > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:06

I've been using the 3 ton for my autocross jack this year, used it about 20 times so far, no issues. My previous jacks were harbor freight as well, no issues either.

Pixel > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:06

Kinja'd!!!

Don't know about that one, but I have one of these and have been really happy with it(and have abused it terribly with no ill effect).

Nibbles > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:07

Fuck Harbor Freight

http://www.harborfreight.com/garage-shop/bl…

If they could, they would have a large portion of my monies

dogisbadob > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:07

Yes, I have one, and it is fucking awesome. I highly recommend it! The 5-star reviews are totally justified.

Only 2-3 pumps gets the car up high. Look out for coupons in the mail that make the price even better. You can often find a coupon to get one for about $70-75. I got my 2.5-ton jack for $70. It appears they don't make the 2.5-ton anymore, but this 3-ton jack should work well for you.

Remember, with all the outsourcing shit, the Chinese bought and/or stole their patents and trade secrets and have been able to reverse engineer everything where production has shifted over there. This is why Harbor Freight's quality has been getting better lately.

But yeah, the jack is fine.

sketchcat > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:14

no worries mon.

Kinja'd!!!

CAR_IS_MI > Bird
06/20/2014 at 14:16

It is true, it has gotten much better, but I still tend to break some tools after one solid use.

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:19

I do have that jack. Works well enough. I only need it to get the car up enough to get it on jackstands.

Jackstands which were bought elsewhere.

wallaby13 > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:25

I have their two ton low pro aluminum jack. It squeaks like death but works fine.

Always use jack stands properly and you should be fine.

T5Killer > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:33

http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-pump-15-…

I have the 1.5 jack and I love it.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > Bird
06/20/2014 at 14:43

Actually, I think I bought the jack (I think it's a Buffalo) I am using now at a Harbor Freight in... 1987-ish! It's a 2 1/4 ton jack that does a great job, but I am trying to get under my S2k, and it just aint dat low! But I just wanted to double check what I thought was a quality appearance with a less moderated crowd.

anonsagainstanonymous > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:44

Just remember to always use jack stands before you put any part of your body under the car, alright? =|

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > Pixel
06/20/2014 at 14:44

How long is that guy from saddle to bump up on the arm? The thing I like about the HF one is that it is a good 2 feet or so before the profile starts to get taller. I do like the idea of a 50 pound jack though!

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
06/20/2014 at 14:45

That's what I am looking for, thanks.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > deekster_caddy
06/20/2014 at 14:46

Good to know, that was one of the biggest complaints. (the speed drop feature)

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > Nibbles
06/20/2014 at 14:46

yeah... I want one of those too... dammit.

KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:47

Cheers from the sports car crowd where normal jacks cannot reach.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
06/20/2014 at 14:48

yeah, trying to jack an S2K is trying.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > dogisbadob
06/20/2014 at 14:53

Sadly most of their coupons exclude floor jacks

dogisbadob > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:56

Yeah, but there is a specific coupon that says "3-ton floor jack $69.99" or something. Like this:

Kinja'd!!!

Pixel > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 14:57

I'll have to measure it when I get home. I bought it back when I was storing my tools in the basement and working in the driveway. It was less than half the weight of the ancient NAPA monstrosity I'd been hauling up and down the stairs.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > dogisbadob
06/20/2014 at 15:01

Yeah, but I need the low profile jack. big long low nose to get far under low cars. Good way to hit the central jack points.

dogisbadob > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 15:17

Well, have no fear because they have coupons for the low-pro jacks too :)

My jack that I got for $70 is low-profile and goes down to 2.75 inches. Anyway, you should still be able to get one for that price or not too much more. Just keep an eye out for coupons, and it also helps to buy the Sunday newspaper because they often have the coupons there. That's how I got my deal.

Even the one you;re looking at can be had for under $100, although the regular price isn't that bad, either.

Oh also, I forgot to highlight the best part: HF's coupons can even be used for 30 days *after* purchase!! So if you find a coupon AFTER you buy the jack, you can even get the difference back!

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > dogisbadob
06/20/2014 at 15:50

Wow! what did you use to get the price under $100? I tried about 5 different coupon codes and none of them were valid for the jack. The best I have seen is a $10 off.

deekster_caddy > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 16:02

Okay. I didn't realize speed drop was a 'feature' - I can't think of any time I would EVER want to drop a car quickly? But it isn't bad once you figure out how to twist the release gently.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > deekster_caddy
06/20/2014 at 16:16

Yeah, the *feature* aspect was a little tongue in check... But I think most jacks are like that. You have to learn them.

dogisbadob > Jeff-God-of-Biscuits
06/20/2014 at 18:43

I used a coupon that came in the Sunday newspaper. They regularly have a coupon sheet in those papers. So, go buy a newspaper on Sunday. Then, find the coupon for the jack you want, cut it out, and bring to the store :p

The coupons I get do have online codes on them, but you won't actually find the coupons online—you have to get them from either the paper, and/or sometimes HF mails out a coupon page. The paper coupons are better than the ones you'll find online.

Also, buying the jack online incurs a heavy item surcharge due to the weight (the jacks range from 70-100 lb give or take), so you're better off going to the store anyway.

Jeff-God-of-Biscuits > dogisbadob
06/20/2014 at 18:48

Yeah, I usually get the fliers, I just haven't seen it yet this week. I will check though