View Poll Results: Hi Lift Jack Mount
Front Bumper
1
9.09%
Hood
2
18.18%
Roof
0
0%
On the side
0
0%
Tire Carrier
5
45.45%
Rear Bumper
3
27.27%
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Harbor Freight Hi-Lift Jack Sale.. Is it a good deal?
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JK Junkie
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Harbor Freight Hi-Lift Jack Sale.. Is it a good deal?
So I got a flyer in the mail today from Harbor Freight. I absolutely love this store good tools for a weekend Mechanic at low prices. If I did it for a living I probably would invest in Snap on or Mac tools. But for what I do I don't need the best.
So my question is they have a 48" high lift jack for sale for $49 is this a good jack for the money? or should I just spend the $100+ dollars for one with a brand name?
Also I'm thinking about Hood or spare carrier mounting what do you guys prefer?
So my question is they have a 48" high lift jack for sale for $49 is this a good jack for the money? or should I just spend the $100+ dollars for one with a brand name?
Also I'm thinking about Hood or spare carrier mounting what do you guys prefer?
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I've gone through two, one I bought and one bolt fell out which was part of the "ratcheting" action rendering it useless when I needed it......the second one was the replacement I got for free and failed when unused it for the first time as well.....with the easy rust parts on it, not worth 10 bucks....
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I got a harbor freight hi lift in my jeep. Been using it just over 2 years with no problems. As long as you inspect it regularly, keep it out of the elements, and maintain it. It should be fine the only weak point I can see it the bolt on the very bottom holding the track to the base. But you easily swap out a grade 8 in there for about $3.
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We have a Harbor Freight hi-lift. It works just fine. I do agree with keeping it out of the elements though....We have ours mounted horizontally inside the Jeep, across the back roll bars. And yes, replace the bottom foot bolt with a couple washers and a grade 8 bolt & nut. Give it a shot of WD-40 every 6 months and you're good.