Cheap High Lift
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Cheap High Lift
What does everyone think of this. Its a cheap high lift off road jack.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=6530
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=6530
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Hard to say as I don't know anyone that has one. It also doesn't say whether it's cast iron or steel. You won't save so much money over the real thing, when you get right down to it. Get the all cast iron one, if you can afford it. It's stronger and less subject to bending.
Edit: Okay, the manual says the bar is steel. It's approximately equivalent to the cheaper 48" HiLift jack -- but we don't know the quality. For the little bit you save over the "real thing", I question the utility of the slightly lower price. But that's me and in other things, I do go for the cheaper item, lol.
Edit: Okay, the manual says the bar is steel. It's approximately equivalent to the cheaper 48" HiLift jack -- but we don't know the quality. For the little bit you save over the "real thing", I question the utility of the slightly lower price. But that's me and in other things, I do go for the cheaper item, lol.
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Also, my bad on the steel vs. iron bar. The bars are all steel, it's the other parts that are either stamped or cast -- with the cast parts being stronger. Sorry, it's been awhile since I looked at it and I got confused, lol.
But they still don't tell you enough about the Harbor Freight one to satisfy me.
http://www.hi-lift.com/jacks_main.htm
Hover over the two jack pics and you'll see the specs.
But they still don't tell you enough about the Harbor Freight one to satisfy me.
http://www.hi-lift.com/jacks_main.htm
Hover over the two jack pics and you'll see the specs.
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Originally Posted by rngprerunner
Have you ever used a Hi-Lift? They are a little scetchy to begin with, so if it were me I wouldnt by the inferior HF model... dont need it craping out on you when you are stuck, or worse failing and falling... that just me though...
This is why this site is great, learn so much from people who know.
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I've used my hi-lift for lifting, winching, clamping, and forcing things apart and if you have the proper attachments, you can do any of those successfully. For winching, I would suggest getting three lengths of chain one of which must be longer than the jack and have choker hooks on both ends.
Regarding the cast vs stamped jacks, the only parts that are different are the clamp at the top and either the base or where the bar attaches to the jack mechanism. The bar and the jack mechanism are the same for both jacks.
Regarding the cast vs stamped jacks, the only parts that are different are the clamp at the top and either the base or where the bar attaches to the jack mechanism. The bar and the jack mechanism are the same for both jacks.
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unless the photo linked to that site is as complete as their description Ben the jack is missing the top clevis stop/claw
for $5-10 more (which is all it should be) I would stick with the name brand Hi-Lift
and John, if you do get the 60" jack they usually sell for less than the 48" model
supply and demand at work.....
I just got a 48" and plate + case from the guys in Delaware that handle the line locks
cc: Buck and Tom - they have not shipped me the D shackles or line locks yet
they sent me a note on how they were not going to charge me until they shipped
well I got my highlift, plate, rubber handle securing thingy and that's all
no locks or the other assorted stuff
Monday I will be pissed if I get no email or products - AMEX will pull ALL the funds the next day.....
for $5-10 more (which is all it should be) I would stick with the name brand Hi-Lift
and John, if you do get the 60" jack they usually sell for less than the 48" model
supply and demand at work.....
I just got a 48" and plate + case from the guys in Delaware that handle the line locks
cc: Buck and Tom - they have not shipped me the D shackles or line locks yet
they sent me a note on how they were not going to charge me until they shipped
well I got my highlift, plate, rubber handle securing thingy and that's all
no locks or the other assorted stuff
Monday I will be pissed if I get no email or products - AMEX will pull ALL the funds the next day.....
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