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Can anyone recommend a good inexpensive jack and jack stands? I'm getting sick of using my Rhino Ramps and the unsafe OEM tire jack for everything.
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Apr 19, 2008 21:10
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hippynerd posted:HF has ok quality stuff real cheap. You can get a 2 ton floor jack for about $20, and 3 ton jack stands for under $20 (I got a few sets for $13 on sale) Seems like Sears/Craftsman is better, unless someone has had a bad experience with them: Jack Pair of stands Total = $45 and has Craftsman 1 year warranty vs. HF's 90 days. Any comments?
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Apr 19, 2008 21:47
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Oops. Delete please.
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Apr 20, 2008 00:29
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RealKyleH posted:Get the harbor freight racing jack mentioned in this thread. (And read the god drat thread.) Mine was like $140 or $125 and is awesome because its not that heavy (aluminum) and raises stuff quickly. It seems that the HF jack goes up to only 14-15" and it more expensive than this jack that goes up to 19": here. I did read the thread.. I'm just looking for more opinions.
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Apr 20, 2008 01:12
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Chauncey posted:Went to Sears today and bought a 3-ton jack, creeper, and jackstands all for $90. Are you talking about THIS set? Are the stands flimsy? Also, is the jack small and short-handled like IOwnCalculus is saying? If not, I'll probably pick this up even though the creeper looks a little 
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Apr 20, 2008 20:26
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I went ahead and bought that set for $100. I'll let you guys know how it is when I get home from school. It is heavy as gently caress, though (or maybe I'm a pussy).
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Apr 22, 2008 04:06
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Decision time guys: I need to get some power tools. Namely, a drill and a jigsaw. A circular saw or router might be helpful too, but aren't necessary. They'll be used lightly and not very often (not a contractor or pro mechanic). There was a pretty badass deal on a DeWalt DC728KA at Lowe's, and I picked one up. $89 for it. Only thing I don't like is that it uses NiCad batteries and is kinda pricey. Now, after seeing a deal at Home Depot for a Ryobi One+ starter kit, I'm kind of questioning myself. I can get a drill and circular saw for $99. Then, I can pick any tool or One+ accessory for free. I'd probably either get the Li-Ion upgrade kit, then hock the original batteries (and maybe the circular saw) on eBay and get a decent jigsaw. Essentially, I could probably end up paying about $40 for a Li-Ion drill. I can still return (or eBay, since they're going for quite a bit) the DeWalt. Should I? Or will the difference in quality be vast. Keep in mind, the tools will be used sparingly and newbishly  .
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Jun 13, 2008 20:08
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Nice double post there, Pissingintowind  .
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Jun 13, 2008 20:10
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Can you guys recommend me a brand of anti-seize? I'm about to put some new wheels on and I'd like for them not to get stuck on like the current ones are  Also, is PB Blaster the best stuff for taking out stubborn poo poo?
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Mar 14, 2009 05:40
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RealKyleH posted:PB blaster works great. I'll use Seafoam if I run out of PB blaster. I use the spray on white lube (I think its called lithium grease) for wheel threads. Okay, so PB Blaster sounds good for working poo poo that is already stuck loose. It seems like the Deep Creep and Kroil are for the same purpose, so I'll just grab whatever they have at AutoZone. When I was asking about anti-seize, I meant along the lines of lithium grease or something I can spray onto the wheel hub in advance, rather than something I can use when things are already stuck together. Is there a specific brand of lithium grease I should look for, or is it all the same?
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Mar 14, 2009 06:25
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Where can I buy wheel acid without waiting for shipping? I don't think Autozone/NAPA/Pep Boys has it...
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Mar 17, 2009 02:54
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I stripped the poo poo out of one of my brake hose fasteners (11mm). How can I get this off?
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Mar 20, 2009 22:00
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Is there any air compressor worth buying at HF? Or is it better to stick to the more known brands? It would be used for inflating tires, removing brake caliper pistons, and maybe one of these babies. Pissingintowind fucked around with this message at 22:57 on Mar 21, 2009 |
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Mar 21, 2009 22:54
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si posted:http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=221131-28309-2317G Holy poo poo. Where is your local Lowe's? This looks like exactly what I'm looking for.
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Apr 19, 2009 02:47
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si posted:St. Louis (Ballwin) -- was about 1-2 months ago now though, they had 3 of them sitting on the shelf when I got mine. Darn. I would love to grab something like that at the same price, but it looks like I missed out. Maybe next time!
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Apr 19, 2009 02:53
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Any current HF 20% off coupons? I missed the last one. edit: http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/common/displayCoupon.do?week=prefs_comp&campaign=signup&page=coupon1.html&single=true&r=4137_2316&cust=91537869999&keycode=0457 Enjoy! Good till May 31st. Pissingintowind fucked around with this message at 00:56 on May 14, 2009 |
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May 14, 2009 00:15
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FogHelmut posted:Sears has a Craftsman 2-1/4 ton Floor Jack with Jack Stands set on sale for $40. Not the most high-end equipment, but it's Craftsman and it's $40, and that's a good deal. Both this jack and the stands are total flimsy poo poo. The $100 jack and stands deal that they have once in a while is much better, although the jack is somewhat heavy.
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Jun 1, 2009 02:31
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gently caress. I was about to go buy something big at HF today, and I see that the 20% coupon expired yesterday. Goddammit. Anyone have a new one?
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Jul 1, 2009 16:04
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Can anyone recommend some good "bang for the buck" torque wrenches? I figure it's about time I pick up one or two so I can start being more precise. How much should I be paying for each respective size?
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Jul 20, 2009 18:55
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You guys don't think it will break if I look at it funny? Then again, I really like my Harbor Freight jack.
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Jul 20, 2009 23:23
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Well, what do you know. Can't go wrong with this:
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Jul 21, 2009 20:25
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Phone posted:This one: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950188000P?vName=Automotive&cName=Tools+%26+Equipment&sName=Lift+Equipment I had that exact set. The stands are fine. The creeper is fine - it's a little flimsy. The jack weighs like 80 pounds. It is incredibly heavy, to the point where I ended up selling the set and just getting an aluminum jack. Carrying that thing around got old fast. Also, when letting a car down, it was very difficult to let it down slow. No such problem with my HF aluminum jack.
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Jul 27, 2009 06:31
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