Floor Jack Brand Advice?

[NoRest92]

Thanks for all the advice guys. I've heard a ton about the harbor freight jacks being good, but the fact that they only have a 90 day warranty worries me. Plus I've never heard of any of the brands they sell. I thought about rebuilding the one I have, but I don't have any experience and it's older so parts are a little are to find. Probably not worth my time. I'm staying away from craftsman this time around. I've read more negative than positive reviews and I never used mine that much anyways. It shouldn't have failed already. What brand of harbor freight jacks do you guys have?

 

[455'ed80Regal]

Here is the jack that I have. Mine is labeled as an MVP Pro Lift 3 ton jack, but it is the exact same design. I've had it for 10+ years with no issues so far.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200350289

 

[rodneypierce]

Ive got one of the orange harbor freight jacks. Had it for about 7 years now. Been through a flood and under 10ft of water. Thing has never let me down! I use the hell out of it!!

 

[oldiejams]

as much as i hate shopping at china freight i cant say anything bad about their jacks, especially for the price. i have a personal steel jack that i bought 2 years ago (believe its a 3 ton) and havnt had issues. I have used the aluminum at work for 2 1/2 years under moderate use on border patrol vehicles and have never had a problem. with a coupon you can get a steel jack for under $80.

 

[Bonnewagon]

I wore out a HF 3 ton jack and wouldn't buy another. I now have a Sears 3 ton that is holding up fine, although I suspect it is made in China too. My advice is whatever you choose, get at least a 3 ton version for stability. Our cars are heavy!

 

[techg8]

I went thru two of the Craftsman 3.5 ton low profile aluminum jacks befor eI gave up on Craftsman. They both leaked down after only a few uses. What junk.

15 years ago I got a Craftsman steel 3 ton unit that la still working today. Tells you something about the state of manufacturing back then and now.

Anyhow, I have moved on from the Craftsman brand. I now use an Arcan 3 ton aluminum low profile unit I got from Northern Tool.

It is light, low profile, high lift, 3 ton capacity, and lets off easy. Great Jack.

 

[L92 OLDS]

The aluminum HF racing jacks are a great value for the money. I've been very pleased with mine. Based on the cylinder design, they also look rebuildable.

 

[Blueboy84]

another vote here for the HF racing jacks.. 2+ years now, no problems whatsoever.

 

[GhettoRacingKid]

I bought a HF jack and have had it for a few years now. I just needed a jack at the time. I havent had a problem yet. It actually has lasted me longer then the craftsman one i had years ago.

If your going under the car always put a jack stand under the car. Even if its just placed there. When the car slams down its better it slams down on a jack stand then you.