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10-11-2012, 08:16 AM
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Floor jack suggestions
My old cheapie floor jack just took a ***** after 30 years of use. In the market for a new one. I don't want to spend more than a few hundred, and would prefer one that is NOT made in China.
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10-11-2012, 08:24 AM
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Good luck.
This is what I ended up with a few months ago. Starts looooow and goes high. So far so good. China? China is probably a couple of steps up from where this was made.  http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-l...ump-68050.html
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10-11-2012, 08:27 AM
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I had the same situation a few years ago. I bought one from NAPA and it works good. Still imported though. If you want one made in the states be willing to shell out $400 or more for one.
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10-11-2012, 08:52 AM
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I would pay extra for made in USA. I like to support OUR economy.
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10-11-2012, 09:52 AM
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I would buy an aluminum jack. I got one earlier this year after I noticed my old floor jack was seeping hydraulic fluid. I will never go back to a steel bodied floor jack.
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#6
10-11-2012, 01:03 PM
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Hein-Warner (sp?)
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10-11-2012, 01:58 PM
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Hein Werner looks great. I'll have to spend a few more $$, but at least my money will stay in our economy! Found some options for ~ 400 shipped.
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10-11-2012, 02:32 PM
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10-11-2012, 06:13 PM
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Mine was purchased at Grainger about 10 years ago. It takes all the abuse I can throw at it.
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10-11-2012, 07:29 PM
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http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-l...ump-68050.html , low profile , highest lift , foot pump , padded handle . Not US made , hard to find one unless Gray corp. may have a US one . http://www.grayusa.com/four_post_lift.asp
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