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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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I'm actually boycotting craftsman tools right now cause I took a socket in while wearing my coveralls and they wouldn't warranty it because it was "used for industrial purposes" basically, if your a mechanic, they won't warranty your ****. I love Mac n Snap-on.
Change into your jeans and tshirt and try it again.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...egoryCode=3397

I've had one for about 4 years, no problems. Kinda slow but no leaks.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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I like the aliminum ones with the rollers instead of weels.

What ton rating jack STANDS are you guy's useing?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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What ton rating jack STANDS are you guy's useing?
I have a set of 6 tons but they're kinda big and bulky and impossible to get under a car.I have a set of 3 tons but they seem kinda chincy and only use themunder the cars.

The maytag washer is rated for 5 tons.

 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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wait, a 20" lift works for you? i bought a 3 ton from northern tool that has a 23" lift and i barely get enough clearance to get a wheel off.


check this out, uses your own exhaust to inflate it
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5093_200335093




this would be better than the craftsman
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5095_200335095
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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AZ why dont you buy a farm jack or high lift since you like to go off roading.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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iv'e seen those inflatables before... would seem like it be bad for something, like jamming a potato in your exhaust. as for the hi-lift, great in an emergency, but they LOVE to tip over on you... why i stopped carrying mine.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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yeah i put a jackstand on a 1 inch ply under the chassis as well. havent needed the hi lift yet, but tried it at the beach on some soft sand to test out my method.the jackstand really helps out, think if i was gonna use it for real id put on jackstand on the chassis that runs along the doors and then the other on the front or rear axle area depending on where the flat is, that plus the high lift and you should be fine, just un torque the wheel nuts before you lift it and retorque em once you lowered the lift.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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I have a Hi Lift, but I need a floor jack for my garage.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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so 20" really lifts a tire????? i still cant see how thats possible...
 
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