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Old 10-23-2008 | 10:43 AM
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OTC Stinger 1545, I paid $169, the lowest clearance 3 1/2", I believe it is the lowest jack you can get in the market. This jack is well built, easy to move around, well balanced, I highly recommend it.

 
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Old 10-23-2008 | 11:07 AM
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On a softail. Do you need a spacer for the frame so the jack does not hit the shocks??
 
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Old 10-23-2008 | 11:27 AM
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Oops....you do need one

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On a softail. Do you need a spacer for the frame so the jack does not hit the shocks??
 
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Old 10-23-2008 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BillyFB
I think it depends on how much you fear dropping your bike.
I went with J/S Jacks. I spent over $20K for the bike and a couple hundred more for a solid bike jack.
Like everything else it's your choice. Alot of people here use the Sears yellow. I just wasn't going to risk it for a few more dollars.
Another vote here for the J&S jack. I also have the Sears Yellow one and the J&S is a *LOT* more stable with the bike on it. Doesn't require tiedown straps either. The J&S weighs about double the Yellow jack too. I think I paid about $335 plus shipping out of Wisconsin.

http://www.jsjacks.com/products.htm
 
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Old 10-23-2008 | 12:10 PM
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I'm considering the alum. harbor frieght lift.

I've got a 09 night train lowered. Will there be any clearance problems with this or any of these lifts mentioned.
 
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Old 10-23-2008 | 01:05 PM
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The lowest point of a Harbor freight lift is 4-1/2'', you figure.
 
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Old 10-23-2008 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jokr
On a softail. Do you need a spacer for the frame so the jack does not hit the shocks??
On my Softail I need the spacers, or the jack is on the shocks.
 
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Old 10-23-2008 | 04:29 PM
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did you get the spacers from hd??
 
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Old 10-23-2008 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jokr
did you get the spacers from hd??
Yes. from HD..about 15 bucks. Part # 94675-99

 
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Old 10-23-2008 | 04:48 PM
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I never notice that my jack hits the shock, just looked underneath the frame and you are right, I am getting the spacers. Thanks dude!

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Yes. from HD..about 15 bucks. Part # 94675-99

 
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