HF Aluminum racing jack <$60 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dean · 2009-12-22, 07:21 PM

I never know if I should put these here or in Vendor???

Clicky

zpeed · 2009-12-22, 07:36 PM

Do anybody know? Is that a low profile? full size? or the mid size? Dual action pump?

I might have to go check it out tomorrow.

cody · 2009-12-22, 08:50 PM

I think that's the same one I bought to replace the Summit Racing one that was stolen from my garage. It's almost identicle to the SR jack except for the brand, color, and it only has a side handle thingy on one side instead of both. Nothing wrong with it though. Great buy.

Nat, it's a fairly low profile "racing" jack. It's plenty low for any non-slammed car.

Dean · 2009-12-22, 09:09 PM

Single action.

Remember, these are lightweight jacks. You are lifting up to 3000 lbs with a cheap 24lb jack and they will wear and fail at some point.

If you just want something for the garage, get a serious heavy steel floor jack for more or an ultra cheapo for <$30. If you want to change 4 wheels in 12 seconds, this ain't it. If you want a 1/2 decent jack you can throw in the car, take to the track and not care if someone steals it or it dies, then it is a good choice.

My older slightly larger slightly different HF 3000lb jack has lasted 10 years and hundreds of lifts with only a little seal weep and 1 oil refill. I think DK has gone through 2 in less time, so YMMV...

Pep Boys also has a $70 24v impact wrench after rebate. Know nothing about it though.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-12-22, 11:45 PM

I have had that jack for 5 years with no complaints at all. I might pick up another one.

zpeed · 2009-12-23, 03:36 AM

I found the same page in my AAA book today.

ScottyS · 2009-12-23, 11:49 AM

If it's like mine, I can just barely fit it and one 2x4 under the front jack point with the Prodrive springs on the car. I like the jack, it's very convenient. I also have a much larger lo-pro steel jack if I need powaaaaa.

Kevin M · 2009-12-23, 03:59 PM

Dean, I'm stuck in CO. Can I talk you into grabbing on of these for me?

cody · 2010-01-10, 11:55 AM

Well, I was using mine for the 2nd time yesterday and it started leaking and slowly lowering halfway through rotating my tires.

I'm within the 90 day warranty but I have to pay for shipping to get it to warranty repair. Wish I'd saved the foam inserts for the box.

I'm pretty sure that it's the main seal leaking since it's not coming from the top, and the only drain plug/breather is on top, fully visible.

sperry · 2010-01-10, 12:27 PM

It could just be air in the cylinder. Do you have a breather valve installed, or just the regular plug? I remember having to bleed my jack when it was new or it would droop with load on it, then install the auto-breather plug to keep it firm.

cody · 2010-01-10, 12:56 PM

There is a breather and a drain on the top. There's also a big screw that has a warning not to adjust it since it's set at the factory. It dumped about a quarter cup both times I tried to use it (not from any of the ports on top).

zpeed · 2010-01-10, 12:58 PM

I can get you a sheet of foam how thick do you want?

cody · 2010-01-10, 01:07 PM

Thanks, but that's okay Nat. I have packing material at work.

khail19 · 2010-01-10, 03:13 PM

Can't you just take it back to HF and get a new one? They have taken care of warranties for me at the store before.

cody · 2010-01-10, 06:22 PM

Hey, you're right. Just called them and they said that as long as it's been less than 3 months, they'll "take care of me."

cody · 2010-01-12, 08:50 PM

Ended up paying an extra $1.xx for an extra 2 year warranty on the replacement jack since they applied some coupon. They will retroactively give you discounts on previous purchases if you bring in the coupon within 30 days, FYI.

2009-12-22, 07:21 PM	#1
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	HF Aluminum racing jack <$60 I never know if I should put these here or in Vendor??? Clicky __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2009-12-22, 08:50 PM	#3
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I think that's the same one I bought to replace the Summit Racing one that was stolen from my garage. It's almost identicle to the SR jack except for the brand, color, and it only has a side handle thingy on one side instead of both. Nothing wrong with it though. Great buy. Nat, it's a fairly low profile "racing" jack. It's plenty low for any non-slammed car. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo. Last edited by cody; 2009-12-22 at 08:53 PM.

2009-12-22, 09:09 PM	#4
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Single action. Remember, these are lightweight jacks. You are lifting up to 3000 lbs with a cheap 24lb jack and they will wear and fail at some point. If you just want something for the garage, get a serious heavy steel floor jack for more or an ultra cheapo for <$30. If you want to change 4 wheels in 12 seconds, this ain't it. If you want a 1/2 decent jack you can throw in the car, take to the track and not care if someone steals it or it dies, then it is a good choice. My older slightly larger slightly different HF 3000lb jack has lasted 10 years and hundreds of lifts with only a little seal weep and 1 oil refill. I think DK has gone through 2 in less time, so YMMV... Pep Boys also has a $70 24v impact wrench after rebate. Know nothing about it though. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2009-12-22 at 09:12 PM.

2009-12-22, 11:45 PM	#5
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I have had that jack for 5 years with no complaints at all. I might pick up another one. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-12-23, 11:49 AM	#7
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	If it's like mine, I can just barely fit it and one 2x4 under the front jack point with the Prodrive springs on the car. I like the jack, it's very convenient. I also have a much larger lo-pro steel jack if I need powaaaaa. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2009-12-22, 07:36 PM	#2
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	Do anybody know? Is that a low profile? full size? or the mid size? Dual action pump? I might have to go check it out tomorrow.

2009-12-23, 03:36 AM	#6
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	I found the same page in my AAA book today.

2009-12-23, 03:59 PM	#8
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Dean, I'm stuck in CO. Can I talk you into grabbing on of these for me? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2010-01-10, 11:55 AM	#9
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Well, I was using mine for the 2nd time yesterday and it started leaking and slowly lowering halfway through rotating my tires. I'm within the 90 day warranty but I have to pay for shipping to get it to warranty repair. Wish I'd saved the foam inserts for the box. I'm pretty sure that it's the main seal leaking since it's not coming from the top, and the only drain plug/breather is on top, fully visible. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2010-01-10, 12:27 PM	#10
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	It could just be air in the cylinder. Do you have a breather valve installed, or just the regular plug? I remember having to bleed my jack when it was new or it would droop with load on it, then install the auto-breather plug to keep it firm. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2010-01-10, 12:56 PM	#11
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	There is a breather and a drain on the top. There's also a big screw that has a warning not to adjust it since it's set at the factory. It dumped about a quarter cup both times I tried to use it (not from any of the ports on top). __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo. Last edited by cody; 2010-01-10 at 01:00 PM.

2010-01-10, 12:58 PM	#12
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	I can get you a sheet of foam how thick do you want?

2010-01-10, 01:07 PM	#13
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Thanks, but that's okay Nat. I have packing material at work. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2010-01-10, 03:13 PM	#14
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	Can't you just take it back to HF and get a new one? They have taken care of warranties for me at the store before.

2010-01-10, 06:22 PM	#15
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Hey, you're right. Just called them and they said that as long as it's been less than 3 months, they'll "take care of me." __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2010-01-12, 08:50 PM	#16
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Ended up paying an extra $1.xx for an extra 2 year warranty on the replacement jack since they applied some coupon. They will retroactively give you discounts on previous purchases if you bring in the coupon within 30 days, FYI. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

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