Long reach, ultra-low jack...
10-12-2005, 12:57 PM
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I just bought a BigRed engine hoist. Not bad quality...
Those also have the same triangular design. I think that's the only way they can get a jack to lift 2 tons. The ACD one is only 1.3 tons -- just enough to do the job.
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10-12-2005, 01:00 PM
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I like to jack on the front subframe of the S4...
Usually I wil put the jack in just behind the wheel and forward to the subframe. Then I can put stands on the centre lift points which seem to be stronger. I don't think the lift points on the front are that strong. On the back, the weight is much less so fine.
I also want a jack that can handle my Porsche Turbo easily. Oh, and a Porsche 996 Cup car ... for the future. :-p
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I also want a jack that can handle my Porsche Turbo easily. Oh, and a Porsche 996 Cup car ... for the future. :-p
Stephen
10-12-2005, 01:24 PM
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I don't recall - there is a bleed screw in the middle of the fluid bolt, though.
I usually unscrew that, put the jack under the car, and pump the handle a few times. When fluid starts coming out, I close the bleed screw.
I don't think that's self-bleeding, though. What am I missing?
I don't think that's self-bleeding, though. What am I missing?
10-12-2005, 02:39 PM
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I wouldnt buy a doghouse from Harbor Freight
Under a 3000lbs car knowning that everything I buy there breaks in 10 mins of use .. U have to be joking. Would feel much better if I was using snapon / mac / matco tools equipment.
10-12-2005, 03:08 PM
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I think a lot depends on the tool and the intended purpose...
I agree with you on a lot of items. It is worth paying for quality. But HF does sell some high quality tools -- at a higher price of course. And sometimes the tool is something that isn't going to be stressed.
A jack is one of those things I would prefer not to buy from Harbor Freight.
Stephen
A jack is one of those things I would prefer not to buy from Harbor Freight.
Stephen
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