Floor jack recommendation
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Looking for a decent floor jack. I see jeggs has them from $50 to well over 1K. I want a 2 ton jack and don't want to spend more than $200.
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I've had good luck with the aluminum Pittsburgh jacks from Harbor Freight.
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https://www.amazon.com/Powerzone-380.../dp/B003UM7B98
I've had this one for 2 years with no problems. Aluminum jacks are way easier to handle than the steel and I really like how it goes up quickly until it hits what you are lifting.
I've had this one for 2 years with no problems. Aluminum jacks are way easier to handle than the steel and I really like how it goes up quickly until it hits what you are lifting.
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I use jacks all day every day in my line of work. The only CHEAP jack that is worth a crap is a OTC stinger 3 ton. They are a little over $200 on eBay and we have been using them for probably 10 years with no problems. A harbor freight or craftsman jack last about a year when used everyday. This OTC jack is your best bet for a cheap jack. Jeff wurl
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I have 2 of these in my home shop. Really really solid and I've been super happy. Have had them for 5+ years zero problems. Lifted everything from low mustangs to my lifted F350.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5429_200345429
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5429_200345429
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I use jacks all day every day in my line of work. The only CHEAP jack that is worth a crap is a OTC stinger 3 ton. They are a little over $200 on eBay and we have been using them for probably 10 years with no problems. A harbor freight or craftsman jack last about a year when used everyday. This OTC jack is your best bet for a cheap jack. Jeff wurl
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Harbor freight Aluminum. they hold up great actually
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I bought a steel 3 ton (I think, maybe 3.5 ton?) at HF to keep in the back of my tow vehicle. It was cheap / on sale for about $120 or so. I hope I never have to use it, but it is there if I do need it. The steel ones are very heavy - but again, I didn't want an expensive one that might get stolen or permanently borrowed.