Need a new floor jack
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- hugger73hatch
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Need a new floor jack
In the market for a new floor jack. I have a craftsman 3 ton that is a big POS, never held a load since I had it always creeped down. I have looked at the Arcan sold at Northern Tool and looks pretty heavy duty and raises higher than my craftsman and has almost perfect reviews http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/ ... _-Products. Just trying to get some ideas here.
73 Nova Hatchback, 408 Small Block 13-1, Iron Heads, 6.972 @ 98.362, 1.468 60', 3450 lbs, still tuning
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Re: Need a new floor jack
I have a Craftsman 3ton that used to bleed down or when you went to lower it sometimes it would come down really fast and piss me off untill a friend came over one day and bled it for me and changed the Hyd fluid and i have not had a proublem with it since?
might save you $150.
might save you $150.
- hugger73hatch
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Re: Need a new floor jack
I have drained the fluid but when I did a spring and 2 check balls came out and I am not sure if I have them installed right. I think I am going to call the manufacturer and see what they say. If you talk to you buddy see if he can tell you exactly how he did it.
73 Nova Hatchback, 408 Small Block 13-1, Iron Heads, 6.972 @ 98.362, 1.468 60', 3450 lbs, still tuning
28 x 9 Slick, N/A
http://www.esquireservices.net
28 x 9 Slick, N/A
http://www.esquireservices.net
Re: Need a new floor jack
look at the napa 3 ton lo-profile job, its a very nice jack with a 2 yr warranty ,,,,,
Re: Need a new floor jack
Here is a link i found on the computer http://www.ehow.com/how_4913066_bleed-a ... -jack.htmlhugger73hatch wrote:I have drained the fluid but when I did a spring and 2 check balls came out and I am not sure if I have them installed right. I think I am going to call the manufacturer and see what they say. If you talk to you buddy see if he can tell you exactly how he did it.
It sounds like what he did on mine? I remember him doing it a couple times.
About the spring and ball bearings? from what i just read that dont sound good?
- hugger73hatch
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Re: Need a new floor jack
I spoke to the manufacturer today and believe it or not, she told me they were going to send me a new power unit or a new whole jack. Supposed to be 7-10 business days, but may be less. I guess we will see.
73 Nova Hatchback, 408 Small Block 13-1, Iron Heads, 6.972 @ 98.362, 1.468 60', 3450 lbs, still tuning
28 x 9 Slick, N/A
http://www.esquireservices.net
28 x 9 Slick, N/A
http://www.esquireservices.net
Re: Need a new floor jack
I've had really good luck with Harbor Freight jacks. I've got two and they've been great.
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Re: Need a new floor jack
Do not get a crap Craftsman, went through several and when I went to sears the guy said their jacks are junk and they have more return's then they know what to do with.
I have had good luck with Harbor Freight jacks so far.
I have had good luck with Harbor Freight jacks so far.
Gotta plan, spend it before she can, and go as fast as you can.
Re: Need a new floor jack
Stay away from the Jegs 2ton jacks. Would rather have my old steel jack.
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Re: Need a new floor jack
You can laugh but this jack has been great it's low enough to get under my car and long enough to get to the frame....
http://grizzly.com/products/2-5-Ton-Low ... Jack/H8093
http://grizzly.com/products/2-5-Ton-Low ... Jack/H8093
Re: Need a new floor jack
You wont have to worry about anyone stealing it either cause it says it weights 117lbs
- hugger73hatch
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Re: Need a new floor jack
Got my new power unit Monday. For free. Going to install it this weekend and see what happens.
73 Nova Hatchback, 408 Small Block 13-1, Iron Heads, 6.972 @ 98.362, 1.468 60', 3450 lbs, still tuning
28 x 9 Slick, N/A
http://www.esquireservices.net
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http://www.esquireservices.net
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Re: Need a new floor jack
My Performance Tool 3 ton rapid lift has been a real good jack so far...
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6.69 @ 100.2 MPH 9/6/14
1.4257 60'
1700' DA
13:1 439 BBC
3330 lbs
- hugger73hatch
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Re: Need a new floor jack
Installed the new power unit today and works great, and what do you know, it doesn't appear to leak down either. Best part, they sent it to me free. It's amazing what happens if you just ask.
73 Nova Hatchback, 408 Small Block 13-1, Iron Heads, 6.972 @ 98.362, 1.468 60', 3450 lbs, still tuning
28 x 9 Slick, N/A
http://www.esquireservices.net
28 x 9 Slick, N/A
http://www.esquireservices.net
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