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i got a new jack two weeks ago, used it some, but today the jack seized up and leaked everywhere. im going to try to rebuild it, but just warning you guys
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Last edited by transam85dudeman; 05-26-2009 at 07:43 PM.
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Should be warranteed? Mine was for 60 days, paid another $12, for 2 yr warranty. Have had mine for 5 months no problem, sorry bout your luck, try the warranty???....LOL
oh, i just fixed it. it was air, and the hydraulic release bolt was way too loose. i changed the seals, and bled it. works ok now. its just that sucha new jack shouldn't be giving me problems. but i got working.
I have a 3 ton jack from them and never liked it from the get go, as soon as I touch the handle to let my car down it just drops the damn thing. As a matter of fact there are several things to stay away from, such as their hammers, drills or anything hydraulic. But what it all comes down to is their stuff is cheap and you get what you pay for.
i admit i have bought stuff from harbor freight . most ( 99% i think ) of their stuff is made in china . they have little if any quality control . you get what you pay for . if possible BUY AMERICAN !!! good luck .
can you help me im new to this websitre and i cant figure out how to post questions im having prpblems with my wiondows that i need help with and im looking for the 85 and up gta front and back bumper ground fx for my 84
can you help me im new to this websitre and i cant figure out how to post questions im having prpblems with my wiondows that i need help with and im looking for the 85 and up gta front and back bumper ground fx for my 84
The 85-90 Trans Am/GTA bumper ground effects are actually molded into the bumper.
can you help me im new to this websitre and i cant figure out how to post questions im having prpblems with my wiondows that i need help with and im looking for the 85 and up gta front and back bumper ground fx for my 84
it take a few minutes but you can figure this site out its pretty easy
anyway, harbor freights stuff is strange, someone will get parts and tools that last 40 forever, others have no luck, some have 50/50 luck
just pay real good attention to the tool and its how its packaged aslo, that can tell you alot
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I have no idea why anyone would risk getting under a car With a $10 jack anyway. Think I paid close to $300 for the blue monster (cornwell). I would do it all again too. Been 4 years and its still like new. Car had a flat one time. I was pissed off about it, & just slapped the jack half on the curb, half off the curb. It didnt give for anything, even with a huge slant.
I have no idea why anyone would risk getting under a car With a $10 jack anyway. Think I paid close to $300 for the blue monster (cornwell). I would do it all again too. Been 4 years and its still like new. Car had a flat one time. I was pissed off about it, & just slapped the jack half on the curb, half off the curb. It didnt give for anything, even with a huge slant.
The price might be high, but I bet, I never have trouble out of it. Well worth the price to me. I trust it with no jack stands sometimes. Only cause the parts car is using all four right now. Yes, its that good.
NAPA has the same jack for 239.00. Part number is 791-6402. Two year warranty. Floor Jack, 2-Tons
Front Part: NLE 7916402 Product Line: NAPA Lifting Equipment List Price
Your Cost
Unit
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411.76
239.00
Each Qty Features & Benefits Dual Pump Mechanism Which Reduces Handle Strokes Up to 50 Percent While Not Effecting Handle Effort, Nylon Wheels & Casters to Reduce Damage to Coated or Painted Floors & Reduced Noise During Transport Attributes Jack Closed Height : 2-3/4"
Jack Lift Distance : 18"
Jack Raised Height : 19-5/8"
Jack Saddle Diameter : 5"
Lift Capacity : 2-Tons
Unit Weight : 90 lbs
Air Operated : No
Dimensions : 31" L x 16" W x 8-1/4" H Warranty 2 Years
The price might be high, but I bet, I never have trouble out of it. Well worth the price to me. I trust it with no jack stands sometimes. Only cause the parts car is using all four right now. Yes, its that good.
I bought and exchanged 3 Dual action pnematic sanders, all junk, But iv had a Pnematic right angle grinder from them and have use the hell out of it and still works great.
yeah its junk, and fluid everywhere. i guess you were rite. sorry i flipped early, i m glad it failed. later i can go down to kragen get a better jack. but im still mad. remember people dont ever buy "active" products(jacks, airtools,) from habor freights. they cause injury or even death.
Last edited by transam85dudeman; 06-05-2009 at 11:49 AM.
Reason: because im mad
complaining? whatever, i merely expressing my opinion. and btw the piece of ****ing **** jack failed. i hate this, i ****ing hate ****ing habor frieghts. thats complaining
i picked up the 2 ton folding cherry picker from farbor freight, granted its only been used once, it work well, my only complaint is the boom is about 10 inches to short to pull a motor over the nose of a firebird, so we went over the fender instead.
i imagine that is an issue with most production cherry pickers tho. a friend has one that his cousin built years ago as a school project and its got plenty of reach but it doesnt fold and it is probably double the weight of mine
as for the harbor freight units quality the paint looks terrible, but the welds and hardware look decent, as do the casters, it uses all swivel casters even on the tips of the legs, this could be a downfall to some as the swivels could present issues trying to push it in straight to the car and are likely to take a beating under the weight of engines if you use it frequently, but mine wont get used enough to worry about it, and i like the extra mobility. i was able to steer it and push it where i wanted on my own with a 350 hanging using the handles on the back of the mast.
after seeing about this fellas jack failing i will be keeping close watch on the jack
I buy quite a bit of stuff from HF. I've got an air compressor, impact, air ratchet, die grinder, sockets, wrenches, grease gun, timing light, and jack stands. I'm broke, live in walking distance of a HF and when I need something quick and don't feel like spending a crap load of money on something that I won't use very often, I go to HF. The only thing I've used and abused are my air tools, had that stuff for about a year and have never had any problems with them.
I buy quite a bit of stuff from HF. I've got an air compressor, impact, air ratchet, die grinder, sockets, wrenches, grease gun, timing light, and jack stands. I'm broke, live in walking distance of a HF and when I need something quick and don't feel like spending a crap load of money on something that I won't use very often, I go to HF. The only thing I've used and abused are my air tools, had that stuff for about a year and have never had any problems with them.
check this fella's. i was upset that my investment was sour, but noooo, i rose above that. i was determined. I had to. i found out the defect and fixed it. it was the release valve. the gear assembly completely came out. Long story, but it took no time to fix it. i learn a lot about hydraulics and used common sense to finally fix the mother. i would get under the car to prove that its fix. Habor freight is awesome, just next time, ill get a USA MADE jack, because USA ROCKS. I think it a concidence that this happen the same week im going to do my complete brake system rebuild. i mean everything is getting rebuilt. Calipers; front and rear with the new GM #18019028 that fixes the recalled rear calipers, new hoses, new rotors, master cylinder rebuild, new bearings seals, brake pads. just all new. im sick of hearing growling in the rear along with jingling pads, and worn pad-to-rotor noise in the front. its like a brake system thats seen it all. but come tomorrow, with the jack i just fixed and the knowledge of the Hydraulic knowledge, im ready. only one thing. i got to napa 20mins after closing, damn rear rotors are warped from not having anti rattling springs. but come tomorrow, its on
My dad had a craftsman jack. He had it for about 13 years. It was a good jack till about 3 years ago. It started bleeding, and when it did, it would pop, then the car would drop very little at a time. It would do this over, and over. No one ever got hurt, but still didn't feel safe at all . I made my dad promise to use jack stands, and expressed my concern. He later bought a new jack.
None the less, 10 good years, out of a jack that didn't cost an arm, & a leg is pretty darn good. I may have bought one myself, but I like the wide wheels my monster has.
My dad had a craftsman jack. He had it for about 13 years. It was a good jack till about 3 years ago. It started bleeding, and when it did, it would pop, then the car would drop very little at a time. It would do this over, and over. No one ever got hurt, but still didn't feel safe at all . I made my dad promise to use jack stands, and expressed my concern. He later bought a new jack.
None the less, 10 good years, out of a jack that didn't cost an arm, & a leg is pretty darn good. I may have bought one myself, but I like the wide wheels my monster has.
Nobody should EVER be under a car without jackstands. It doesn't matter how much you trust your jack.
I just bought a couple little dinker (not really needed but could be used) things.
Battery Terminal Cleaner
Waste Oil Storage Container (Holds 8qt)
Oil Pan with Spout (To transfer to container)
Oxygen Sensor Thread Chaser (My headers were coated so...)
10mm/14mm Spark Plug Thread Chaser (New plugs, might as well clean the threads)
4 Piece Anodized Aluminum Valve Set - Black (Someone stole mine?)
1/2" Drive Click Stop Torque Wrench (Needed for a couple little things)
3/8" Drive Click Stop Torque Wrench (Needed for a couple little things)
1/4" Drive Click Stop Torque Wrench (Needed for a couple little things)
Siphon Pump Kit (Removing my gas)
6 Piece Panel/Trim Removal Tool Set (Mainly to remove my hood latch cover thingy)
Power Steering Pump Puller Kit (Want to remove from bracket to sandblast and clean acc. brackets)
So, anything I should be cautious with. If I buy serious I go name brand, craftsman, clarke, snap on, dremel and the likes.
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Features & Benefits Dual Pump Mechanism Which Reduces Handle Strokes Up to 50 Percent While Not Effecting Handle Effort, Nylon Wheels & Casters to Reduce Damage to Coated or Painted Floors & Reduced Noise During Transport Attributes Jack Closed Height : 2-3/4"
. I made my dad promise to use jack stands, and expressed my concern. He later bought a new jack. 
