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v8killar

v8killar

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Jan 24, 2006
cedar grove, New Jersey
Ok i'm looking to get a good floor jack, as i have been using my gandpas older one which finally gave out. So my question is what size should i get (2 ton 2 1/2 ton 3 ton etc) for my dsm? And does a name matter all that much when buying a jack. Does a craftsman 3 ton really hold up that much better then a harbor freight 3 ton and so on?
 
They put 3 ton on it cause that is the recommended weight limit, i would get the higher weight limit just in case i have to lift something heavier.

Also try to find one that has a flat base, or wide wheels on it as thin wheel ones dig into the ground.

Also a life time warranty is nice.
 
We have a bada$$ jack.I think its for tractor trailers.Its like 4.5 feet long. We hardly use it but its cool.
We use the good ol craftsman. Great products,fair price and a lifetime warranty.What more could you want??????

Like silverbullit said, get one with wide wheels. You wouldnt want your jack sinking in to the asphalt or gravel now would you?
 
$60 from Harbor Freight:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=4172
or, they have an aluminum for $85:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91039
Either is far and away more adequate than any DSM needs. If you're too low, drive the car up on 2x4s.
For work that doesn't require wheel removal, I prefer Rhino Ramps:
http://www.amazon.com/Blitz-11905-Rhino-12000-Extreme/dp/B0002YTN4I
They regularly go on sale at AdvancedChiefZoneKragenBoys for $30.
 
this is what myself and a lot of circle track racers do. Buy the aluminum harbor jack, then get a 2 year warranty. You wont have a problem breaking this jack in under 2 years, then return it and get a new one for free. if your running out of your warranty jack up your truck or something and drive off and the jack is then returnable.

I have bought the craftsman low profile aluminum jack and the universal broke for the handle valve after like 6 months. They wouldnt replace it even though it was under warranty, (i didnt have the reciept or the box so they wont replace it nor will they sell just the universal.)
 
Elvenhome21 said:
I have bought the craftsman low profile aluminum jack and the universal broke for the handle valve after like 6 months. They wouldnt replace it even though it was under warranty, (i didnt have the reciept or the box so they wont replace it nor will they sell just the universal.)
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What the hell? It's Craftsman. Try another Sears store. Or, write Sears.
 
Craftsman dropped "satifaction gaurenteed" which mean if a tool is a piece of shit you cant return it no longer. DO NOT BUY THERE LAMINATED STYLE VICE GRIPS. They are the biggest pieces of shit i have ever used. China ones are better.
 
What manufacture is your grandfather's floor jack?Also model #?It may be better to rebuilding the old jack.I would rather spend 100.00 to rebuild a good jack than spend 100.00 for a new piece of junk. The old jacks you can rebuild. The new jacks you can't.If it is an old U.S.A made jack it is rebuildable.Let me know.
 
Elvenhome21 said:
this is what myself and a lot of circle track racers do. Buy the aluminum harbor jack, then get a 2 year warranty. You wont have a problem breaking this jack in under 2 years, then return it and get a new one for free. if your running out of your warranty jack up your truck or something and drive off and the jack is then returnable.

I have bought the craftsman low profile aluminum jack and the universal broke for the handle valve after like 6 months. They wouldnt replace it even though it was under warranty, (i didnt have the reciept or the box so they wont replace it nor will they sell just the universal.)
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I use Craftsman at home for lightweight problems, but at work (where it's not my money that I'm spending :D ) I buy Mac or Snap-On. Snapping your only 1-1/8" combo wrench while trying to pull off a cracked generator coupling is a SERIOUS pain in the ass. Had it been a Mac, the job would be done.

Craftsman simply cannot cut the grade when it comes to industrial uses (I work on engines that are bigger than a DSM and weigh 21,000 pounds for a living.) That's minus the weight of the generator and the skid that both mount on.

I hate Craftsman tools but they are cheap.
 
Craftsman tools does not manufacture any of their tools. So you have to be careful to say they are for light duty. They buy their whenchs sockets, we say hard line from Danrhar. Which owns Matco tools. they make tools for Napa, Matco,Lowels,and Craftsman.
Snap-on,and Mac tools don't manufacture all of their tools. They buy from the same manufactures that Craftsman buys from. Snap-on and Mac tools don't make floor jacks, so they buy from different manufactures. They might buy the same floor jacks that craftsman buy . All of these companys buy tools from KD ,Lisle, OTC,IR,Central,Star, so you must do some research for tool purchasing.I have only been in the moble tool business for over 28 years
 
Well, you would obviously know more than I about tools.

I was just going off of my personal work experience and the fact that I have broken several Craftsman 'named' wrenches but not a single Mac or Snap-On 'named' wrench.
 
pagosa dsm said:
What manufacture is your grandfather's floor jack?Also model #?It may be better to rebuilding the old jack.I would rather spend 100.00 to rebuild a good jack than spend 100.00 for a new piece of junk. The old jacks you can rebuild. The new jacks you can't.If it is an old U.S.A made jack it is rebuildable.Let me know.
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I wish i could tell you. Its black and has rust all over it. besides that i know very little about it. All i know is that it worked and now it doesn't. i asked my grandfather and he is unsure of the brand aswell. how about as far as weight wise? what would be sufficient for a DSM. a 2 ton and 3 ton 3000 pounds? The aluminum ones posted above caught my eye, thank you.
 
If it was working and it is not maybe just low on jack oil. If that does not work,take it to a hyd. tool repair shop and get an estimate. Black floor jacks are Omega's color.If it was low on oil, you may have to bled the jack. Bleeding the jack,remove the cap on the fill hole and slowly jack the arm until all the air is removed
 
pagosa dsm said:
Craftsman tools does not manufacture any of their tools. So you have to be careful to say they are for light duty. They buy their whenchs sockets, we say hard line from Danrhar. Which owns Matco tools. they make tools for Napa, Matco,Lowels,and Craftsman.
Snap-on,and Mac tools don't manufacture all of their tools. They buy from the same manufactures that Craftsman buys from. Snap-on and Mac tools don't make floor jacks, so they buy from different manufactures. They might buy the same floor jacks that craftsman buy . All of these companys buy tools from KD ,Lisle, OTC,IR,Central,Star, so you must do some research for tool purchasing.I have only been in the moble tool business for over 28 years
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there sockets and wrenchs are the same as Proto and Armstrong Tools. Craftsman tool Boxes are made by Waterloo
 
No ,Proto and armstrong are not the same as craftsman. Proto manufacture there own tools. they are owned by Stanley works. Stanley works also owns Mac tools and about 10 other companys.Stanley works makes tools for Home Depot. Danahal owns Armstrong and Matco and about 10 other companies.Armstrong manufacture their own tools also, for Craftsman,Matco, Napa, and Lowels. Snap-on use to make tools for Lowels,but not any longer



.Waterloo makes tool boxes for craftsman,but lately I think there are other manufactures for craftsman's tool boxes.Beteen the 3 companies,Snap-on,Danahal, and Stanley works they have about the same amount of sales.
 
For a product to have made in U.S.A, it must have 60% of the cost here. That may not be exactly wright. Our dsm's fit that rule. All the tool companies have products out side of the country.
Snap-on has 100% of some products made in the U.S. Most of the hard line.
Mac tools has 100% of some products made in the U.S. Most of the hard line.
Armstormg same as above
S.K tools same as above
Wright same as above
Williams same as above, owned by Snap-on
There are many specialty companies like K.D Lisle OTC Schley make products here and offshore. Products made in the U.S will be printed on the product.
There are some very good tool companies around the world.
Hazet-Germany
Stauwille miss spelled -Germany
Knipex-Germany
Facom-France,owned by Stanley
Syces-Pickafarc miss spelled-England owned by Facom and Facom owned by Sanley
Britol-England
Beta-Italy
Kotiam miss spelled- Japan
 
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