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Ok, so I had this old floor jack I purchased from Discount Auto Parts about 13 years ago, don’t remember the brand but it was blue in color and was leaking from the seal. So a few years ago I needed a new pump. I read some of the Harbor Freight reviews on their steel 3 ton floor Rapid Pump Floor Jack, mostly all good. Back 2-3 years ago they were normally 98 dollars, add with the 20% coupon I got it for 78 bucks or so, which I thought was a steal. Know a days with a super coupon you can get it as low as $69.99 plus tax.
I mainly purchased it to do a lift kit installation on my 2010 Jeep JK Unlimited. Even with the tall ride height on the Jeep I could lift it from the center chassis and un-mounted both stock tires on each side at once. I must admit when I added the lift kit to the Jeep it was not possible to do it that way anymore so I lifted it by the axle and worked on front or rear set of tires at the same time.
The main reason I purchased this Jack because it was all
steel, now I know many people rather get an aluminum floor jack because they
are light weight, but I’m always afraid that the aluminum jacks will crack and
my car might crash down to the floor. Note I always use jack stands on any vehicle
I am working on.
The Steel Floor Jack has two pump pistons for a rapid lift,
normally takes me 6 to 7 pumps to lift a car up to the maximum lift height of
18 ¼ inches. You can grease the pivot joint through a zerk fitting. The casters
feel and look heavy duty. The aluminum handle, even though it comes in two
parts, feels strong, and has foam padded grip on top of the handle to protect your vehicle. You twist
the handle clockwise to lock it and pump up the arm, when you turn it counter
clockwise the pressure valve releases and the Jack goes down.
So far this Jack has performed well; I’ve done countless
tire rotations, and it has done its job. The low profile feature fits
my wife’s Honda Accord just fine. All in all it’s a great, heavy, jack and well
worth it.
The Tool Review Guy recommendation of BUY
This 3 ton steel auto jack features a 5 in. to 18-1/4 in. variable lifting range to elevate your car, motorcycle or supply load in only 3-1/2 pumps! A protective foam bumper on the floor jack keeps your vehicle or materials from being damaged while lifting or lowering. With a knurled aluminum handle for a steady grip and a solid, welded steel construction, this rapid pump floor jack is built for comfort and heavy use.
- Super-tough precision welded construction with an industrial grade finish
- Industrial quality for professional mechanics and hardcore automotive enthusiasts
- Rapid Pump® exclusive dual parallel pump system lifts with far fewer pumps
- Universal joint release provides precise load control in any handle position
- Meets international quality standards
- Two piece knurled aluminum handle for a sure grip, equipped with foam bumper to prevent damage to vehicle finish
- Extra-wide steel casters for stability
Specifications
- Name 3 ton Heavy Duty Floor Jack with Rapid Pump®
- SKU# 68048
- Brand Pittsburgh Automotive
- Capacity 6000 lbs.
- Color Dark Gray
- Handle type Knurled Aluminum
- Material Steel
- Handle Length (in.) 45-1/4 in.
- Maximum Lift Height (in.) 18-1/4 in.
- Minimum height (in.) 5 in.
- Height 6-1/8 in.
- Length 27-1/2 in.
- Weight 68.9 lbs.
- Width 13-1/2 in.
- Size 3 ton
- Warranty 90 Day
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