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Best high lifting jacks

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by Rob93 » Sat Mar 05, 2011 2:07 pm

Well my jack just broke, mostly my fault as I really should not have been jacking up the truck on my driveway, as its not that level. I was being cautious, however, so no damage to me or the truck...
Anyways, what are you guys using for your lifted trucks? I have about 15" to the middle of my frame and less of course on the pumpkin.
What are you guys using that has good stability, and can lifting at least 19" or so?

I've been reading some reviews, but there's so many brands and types its hard to find them all
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by The Roadie » Sat Mar 05, 2011 2:42 pm

I use a Craftsman 3 ton. Tend to avoid Harbor Freight and any cheapies when it comes to jacks.
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by Diacom » Sat Mar 05, 2011 10:22 pm

I have one of the Powerbuilt 3 ton jacks. Wish I woulda spent the money on an aluminum unit, the thing weighs in at around 100# and is a pain to haul around to the pavement...
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by Mooseknuckle » Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:15 pm

I have a Craftsman 3 ton jack.
I don't dial 911
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by BSalty » Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:40 pm

Same. Craftsman 3 ton floor jack at home.
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by TangoBravo » Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:48 am

Craftsman 3 ton pro series, just means it's a differant color no real differance as far as I know.
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by bartonmd » Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:51 pm

I've got the 3.5 ton "Michelin" branded floor jack... Got it at Sam's Club probably 8 years ago, and it's been great. Takes like 3 pumps to get the the top with no load on it (pumps normal speed with a load), and goes up to 22"... Also has a double-cardan joint for the release, so no gears being at the wrong angle and locking up... Some years ago, but I think I paid like $60-$70 for it...

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by bdp1978 » Tue Mar 08, 2011 2:52 pm

The Roadie wrote:Tend to avoid Harbor Freight and any cheapies when it comes to jacks.



Agreed, my last Harbor Freight jack lasted all off 3 weeks. I usually dont mind HF stuff breaking due to the low cost, but their jacks are pretty comparable in price to most others out there.
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by navigator » Tue Mar 29, 2011 11:55 am

I've had my old orange HF for over a year now maintaining 3 vehicles etc with no issues.
I got it on sale for about $60.
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by Hatchet669 » Tue Mar 29, 2011 12:04 pm

craftman 4 ton rapid lift...

This Craftsman Professional jack has a 4 ton (8,000 lbs.) lifting capacity, and features Speedy-Lift® design, which brings the saddle of the jack to the vehicle's chassis in only 2 pumps. Extra-wide front wheels and rear ball-bearing wheels provide easy portability and mobility as needed. Lifting range: 5-3/4" to 19-13/16".


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its 130 now... but back when i got it, i got the 4 ton jack and two 3 ton stands for 100... (about 3-5 years ago...)
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by glfredrick » Tue Mar 29, 2011 4:00 pm

bartonmd wrote:I've got the 3.5 ton "Michelin" branded floor jack... Got it at Sam's Club probably 8 years ago, and it's been great. Takes like 3 pumps to get the the top with no load on it (pumps normal speed with a load), and goes up to 22"... Also has a double-cardan joint for the release, so no gears being at the wrong angle and locking up... Some years ago, but I think I paid like $60-$70 for it...

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I have the same one, about a similar age. Still working like the day I bought it!
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