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?
03-01-2013, 04:55 AM
#11
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People have been using their grandfather's 50 year old hi-lift jack and they still work. Can't be said about Harbor Freight or any of the clones out there. For the minimal difference in price, get the tried and true original. If you need parts for it, you can get them easily. Need parts for the clones, you have to buy a whole new jack. I'm biased because we're a stocking dealer for them, friends with them and have wheeled with the guys. They give back to the offroad community. Can't say I've ever seen Harbor Freight support an offroad event.
Not to say HF is the devil... I've bought plenty over the last several years from there, but their farm jack doesn't compare.
Not to say HF is the devil... I've bought plenty over the last several years from there, but their farm jack doesn't compare.
03-01-2013, 06:55 AM
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Haven't heard much about the harbor freight high lifts. But if you don't want to spend the money for the high lift brand go to tractor supply and get one of their farm jacks. They work well.
03-29-2013, 05:54 AM
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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.
03-29-2013, 06:13 AM
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I just picked up a new Hi-Lift 42" that will sit on my Teraflex Hi-Lift-Rotopax mount on my TF Hinged tire carrier. Reason for the 42" is that it will not stick up above the top of my jeep and I can still get into the garage. I found the 42" on Ebay for 75.00 with free shipping. Harbor Freight mostly carries throw away tools that work in a pinch but wont be around long. If your needing something dependable like a jack I'd stay with a brand name USA made.