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Old 05-03-2015 | 10:45 AM
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Trying to decide which I want to buy. For cleaning and routine maintenance which is going to serve me better. Have been all about the table but am I getting advantages spending the extra $$$'s.
 
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Old 05-03-2015 | 11:30 AM
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For maintenance it's a no-brainer - lift table. For washing a jack serves the purpose just fine and you won't have to bend down to wash the tires.
Conclusion: I have one of each.
 
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Old 05-03-2015 | 11:30 AM
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Get them both if you have the room.
You can get a HF Jack for around $70 and I've the seen the table on sale with coupons for $350.

However if given only one, I'd take the $70 jack.
 
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Old 05-03-2015 | 11:45 AM
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I have both. Rarely use the jack but it's nice to have when you need it. I can service riding and push mowers on mt table lift also. It works great as a table for working on just about anything you can fit on it. Hell, I have even fixed my daughter bicycle on it. My advice is if you have the room, get a table.
 
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Old 05-03-2015 | 07:08 PM
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i can do everything i need to do with the j and s jack... and it takes up less space...
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Old 05-03-2015 | 07:46 PM
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I have both and they both have pros and cons. If space is an issue the the Jack might be the way to go. If not I like working off the lift better. I can do whatever I need off of either one but like I said I prefer the lift. If you get a lift you can always pick up a jack later if you want.
 
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Old 05-03-2015 | 07:47 PM
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Lifts are wonderful, but if space/cost are factors, then jacks are fine.
 
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Old 05-03-2015 | 08:29 PM
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I have both, I bought the jack first and then the table. I rarely use the jack, but when I need it, it's worth having both if you have the room.
 
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Old 05-04-2015 | 05:59 AM
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Thanks for info.... Kind of what I expected.. Will get the table for sure and watch for a jack also.
 
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Old 05-04-2015 | 06:38 AM
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FYI: The last two issues of Rider Magazine have Harbor Freight coupons for their lift table for $299. These are good for a couple of months.
 


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