Feedback on Harbor Freight floor jack....

[Ken Lally]

This was recommended by several folks on the forum, and for $69 I was skeptical. I figured it would be junk. To my surprise this is a really nice piece of gear, appears to be very well made, works great lifting my SRT8.

Now I just have to find the jacking points for the Viper- these are in the manual aren't they? They weren't for my SRT8.

Thanks again gents-

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Do you have a part #? I'd like to buy one so I can do my own oil changes

 

[Cris]

Look under the car by the side sills. You will see 4 angled protrusions. Those are the jack points.

 

[Ken Lally]

Thanks Cris- will looksie tonight for the jack points.

S10speedluvr- the model is the Alum Racing Low Profile Floor Jack #ITEM 91039-4VGA

Here is the website: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91039

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

S10speedluvr- the model is the Alum Racing Low Profile Floor Jack #ITEM 91039-4VGA

Here is the website: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91039

Thanks! I just ordered one. I called my local Harbor Freight and they didnt have one in stock and said itd be $84.99+tax. I was able to order one from their website for $78.98 shipped

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

If anyone else is interested, I called their 1-800 # after I placed my order to be sure it wasnt on backorder and I was told they have over 1,000 in stock, so if you want one, you'll def be able to get it

 

[TAZMC2]

please dont buy harbour fright jack you live has more value than that,go to sears all aluminum and there is more but the run in the thousand/

 

[YellowViperSRT10]

I got one at craftsmen at sears for $119 and it is very good.

 

[grcforce327]

I've had mine for more than a year now and still works great!!

 

[SSSSE YA]

I have seen the harbor freight jack sell for 130+ on E bay. I think I will order one too. Thanks for the post

 

[99 R/T 10]

The 69.99 HF jack is not the same as the $130 HF jack. The more expensive one lifts higher and is a better quality jack.

 

[rleminv]

Has anyone purchased the HF aluminum with the faster acting lift? I need another jack and I thought I would ask.
Larry

 

[Jay Herbert]

please dont buy harbour fright jack you live has more value than that,go to sears all aluminum and there is more but the run in the thousand/

I'm pretty happy with my HF jack.. The Sears AL jack is bigger, but built basically the same, a good jack as well.

I have never had a Jack "fail"... yes, they've develop leaks, lost their fluid and no longer "jack" or they drift down due to a leaking seal, but never had one out and out "fail" and drop a vehicle while trying to raise it with a jack.

If a person is putting their life in danger using a jack.... they are using it incorrectly. Proper use of a jack means you should NEVER be underneath any vehicle held up only by a jack. Jack the vehicle up, place jack stands in the appropriate locations, and lower the vehicle onto the jack stands. NOW you can work beneath the raised vehicle.

Side note: $5 off HF Coupon is Coupon #475-174-045 , can be used on line or with 800#, expires July 1st.

 

[Sellshomesdrivesviper]

Great information Jay, thanks.

 

[Racer Robbie]

I also saw a low profile aluminum jack in the recent Summitt Racing Tool Catalog.
Robbie

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Did anyone else order this jack recently? If so, how long did it take for you to get it? Its been almost 3 weeks and I still havent got mine. I confirmed they had plenty in stock when I ordered, so I dont know what the hold up is. I couldve had one custom made and delivered by carrier pigeon in this amount of time. I'm far from impressed with Harbor Freight. The 1st time I did business with them (and only other time), I bought a pair of needle nose pliers. Had to exchange them THREE times because they kept snapping in half. I finally gave up, and went to OReilly's to buy a pair.

 

[NoRice]

Did anyone else order this jack recently? If so, how long did it take for you to get it? Its been almost 3 weeks and I still havent got mine. I confirmed they had plenty in stock when I ordered, so I dont know what the hold up is. I couldve had one custom made and delivered by carrier pigeon in this amount of time. I'm far from impressed with Harbor Freight. The 1st time I did business with them (and only other time), I bought a pair of needle nose pliers. Had to exchange them THREE times because they kept snapping in half. I finally gave up, and went to OReilly's to buy a pair.

What did you expect for .99?

 

[JB/SRT]

O'Reilly has an AC Delco Racing Floor jack for $99. These are well built, fit just right under the Viper, and have a quick actuation stroke. They have worked well for me.

 

[twinturbo3150]

Did anyone else order this jack recently? If so, how long did it take for you to get it? Its been almost 3 weeks and I still havent got mine. I confirmed they had plenty in stock when I ordered, so I dont know what the hold up is. I couldve had one custom made and delivered by carrier pigeon in this amount of time. I'm far from impressed with Harbor Freight. The 1st time I did business with them (and only other time), I bought a pair of needle nose pliers. Had to exchange them THREE times because they kept snapping in half. I finally gave up, and went to OReilly's to buy a pair.

alot of there stuff is junk, but there are some good deals there, you just have to know what's junk and whats not. I bought 4 of the 69 dollar jacks and all 4 work great have had no issues.