Advice Requested

[Ambitious1]

My old floor jack is not faring well and since I am someone that likes to do things himself, I will be looking for a new floor jack to work on my MM. It has been years since I have had to buy a new one. Does anyone have any advice, any preference for the best garage floor jack to buy? Thank you in advance.

[junior]

I've had one of these for 42 years and it has served me well. It doesn't leak and the steel casters still roll like the day I received it. (my 15th birthday). It is constantly in use, even for my F250). Can't go wrong with anything made by Hein-Werner.
https://www.amazon.com/Hein-Werner-HW93652-Blue-Heavy-Service/dp/B000OJIO96

[justbob]

I really hate to admit this... but I'm still absolutely in love with my Harbor Freight 3 ton race jack after TEN years of very heavy use! I have really put this thing thru the paces and it has never once failed. Best $175.00 ever spent on a tool.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161014/2447b7609fb485846be02f357c912e 80.jpg


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[Jtrip]

Nothing wrong with Harbor Freight. Tool companies have been overcharging for tools made in China for years. Harbor Freight is good for the consumer.

[teamrope]

I really hate to admit this... but I'm still absolutely in love with my Harbor Freight 3 ton race jack after TEN years of very heavy use! I have really put this thing thru the paces and it has never once failed. Best $175.00 ever spent on a tool.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161014/2447b7609fb485846be02f357c912e 80.jpg


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I've had the Harbor freight 2 ton floor jack for almost 10 years now. Love it. 3 cranks and the wheels off the ground.

[ctrlraven]

I really hate to admit this... but I'm still absolutely in love with my Harbor Freight 3 ton race jack after TEN years of very heavy use! I have really put this thing thru the paces and it has never once failed. Best $175.00 ever spent on a tool.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161014/2447b7609fb485846be02f357c912e 80.jpg


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It's on sale for $80 from now through Sunday!
http://images.harborfreight.com/hftweb/home-page2016/images101416/61282.jpg

Three different sku, info doesn't list what the difference is between the three.
p/n 61253: http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/floor-jacks/3-ton-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-61253.html

p/n 61282: http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/floor-jacks/3-ton-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-61282.html

p/n 62326: http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/floor-jacks/3-ton-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-62326.html

[fairlane347]

This is good timing I also looking for a new floor jack. I have used the aluminum harbor freight too. The last 3 ton I bought went straight back would not even work. I like the light weight aluminum but I think those jacks have gotten cheaper over the years. My first one I got there is better. I am leaning towards the Hein Warner my self. I will research some more yet.

[jaywish]

tooltopia offers sales on the Warner jack periodically.

[Turbov6Bryan]

Rebuild the old one?

If it's the cylinder, usually it's just a oring

Like that harbor freight jack!!

[justbob]

It's on sale for $80 from now through Sunday!

http://images.harborfreight.com/hftweb/home-page2016/images101416/61282.jpg



Three different sku, info doesn't list what the difference is between the three.

p/n 61253: http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/floor-jacks/3-ton-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-61253.html



p/n 61282: http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/floor-jacks/3-ton-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-61282.html



p/n 62326: http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/floor-jacks/3-ton-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-62326.html



That's the steel one, not aluminum.


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[justbob]

Rebuild the old one?



If it's the cylinder, usually it's just a oring



Like that harbor freight jack!!



What Bryan said. ^^

I've fixed many jacks in the past and it's almost always just a simple O ring issue or missing C clip for a wheel and they are good to go.


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[sailsmen]

Don't overlook quality jack stands!

[CoreyM75]

Harbor Freight just started selling a new jack that is actually comparable to the Snap On jacks. It is yellow and named Daytona. For 180 on sale it's a very good deal.

[Ambitious1]

Harbor Freight just started selling a new jack that is actually comparable to the Snap On jacks. It is yellow and named Daytona. For 180 on sale it's a very good deal.

I think this is the one you are referencing?

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-daytona-professional-steel-floor-jack-super-duty-63183.html

So I did some research and found out that the Snap-On is actually suing Harbor Freight over the design of the Daytona floor jack. Apparently, Snap-On feels that the Daytona is very similar to the design of their Snap-On FJ300 which goes for over $500.00 while the HF Daytona is selling for about $200.00

https://www.biztimes.com/2016/09/22/snap-on-suing-harbor-freight-over-floor-jacks/

I wonder if the quality of the Daytona is comparable to the Snap-On jack?

[Mr. Man]

Harbor Freight just started selling a new jack that is actually comparable to the Snap On jacks. It is yellow and named Daytona. For 180 on sale it's a very good deal.
Says it's 104lbs. Hope you don't have to lift it often.

[Turbov6Bryan]

I only buy **** at harbor freight that I will alter or destroy

Cheap tools is just that, CHEAP!

O-ring 11 pennies fixed

[junior]

Here is a pic of my jack. The speed handle is invaluable when you're under the car and trying to get the jack pad positioned snug where you want it. 44752

[ledzilla]

It's on sale for $80 from now through Sunday!
http://images.harborfreight.com/hftweb/home-page2016/images101416/61282.jpg

Three different sku, info doesn't list what the difference is between the three.
p/n 61253: http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/floor-jacks/3-ton-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-61253.html

p/n 61282: http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/floor-jacks/3-ton-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-61282.html

p/n 62326: http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/floor-jacks/3-ton-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-62326.html
I have one of these jacks. Lifts my Marauder and LTD wagon like a champ. Haven't had it more than a year, but loving it so far.

[justbob]

Who needs a jack?
http://youtu.be/MQm5BnhTBEQ


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