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Old 12-07-2011, 01:57 PM
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Hey guys, I was wondering what are differences between these two lifts...and if one was more compatible with my 2008 dyna low rider?....thanks
 
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Can't offer any information regarding the Pit Bull but the J&S works great on my 2004 Lowrider. once it is lifted it is very solid on the jack. Highly recommend.
 
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I have a J&S. It works with Dynas with no adaptors.
 
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Can't tell you the differences but I own a Pitbull manual lift I use for my Heritage. Excellent lift if you don't mind spending the money.

A quick check of their website says it will lift a Dyna with no adapters.
 
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The Pitbull will cost you more and I think it goes a couple of inches higher. I have the J&S, and like others have said, it holds my Wide Glide without any adapters and is rock solid without tie downs. In fact, my bike has been sitting on my jack for a couple of weeks now.
 
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Thanks so much for the replies...I think they both are good lifts...just need to look at them more closely. I do my own oil changes...hopefully something like this will make things easier!
 
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You have to buy the Pitt Bull Dyna lift for dyna models since the PB Standard won't work, but the J&S will work on all harleys. I bought a used J&S.
 
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Originally Posted by twincambill
Hey guys, I was wondering what are differences between these two lifts...and if one was more compatible with my 2008 dyna low rider?....thanks
The J&S and the Pit Bull are the 2nd and 1st best lifts of that type available, respectively.

The J&S has a convenient option for draining oil which is very nice.

The PitBull is beefier and has zirk fittings to grease the wheels.

Both are winners.
 
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I got the J&S Jack, and well WORTH the $$, and I'll never look back.
 
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Pitbull for Dynas, which I have for my Softails. Hands down #1. It takes up a little more space, is a bit heavier but the 7" (18 J&S, 25 PB) lift height advantage is fantastic. The grease fittings & the PB's overall stronger frame also gives it an advantage. The J&S is a great jack too but put them side by side & it's the PB. Also, with the Dyna lift arms on the PB, the opening is much wider then any other jack & the support cross bars are not in the way of the underside of the bike like some other jacks. Well worth the $$$$$$.
 

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