Hydralic Floor Jack for Glides
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04-02-2008, 12:13 AM
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RE: Hydralic Floor Jack for Glides
That's not the jack we're talking about. We're comparing the red Sears model to the J&S and I still don't see $300 difference. I would like someone to tell me why the more expensive jacks are better.
1) I heard you can't replace the bottle jack but I doubt that that's correct. You may not get one from Sears but the bottle jack isn't made exclusively for this Sears jack. It looks pretty common and I'll bet they're out there.
2) The arms are longer on the J&S although I don't believe it makes any difference if the arm extends two inches or six inches past the frame. That doesn't affect it's function though it may make it easier because you don't have to be as accurate shoving it under the bike.
Ride well,
Jim
1) I heard you can't replace the bottle jack but I doubt that that's correct. You may not get one from Sears but the bottle jack isn't made exclusively for this Sears jack. It looks pretty common and I'll bet they're out there.
2) The arms are longer on the J&S although I don't believe it makes any difference if the arm extends two inches or six inches past the frame. That doesn't affect it's function though it may make it easier because you don't have to be as accurate shoving it under the bike.
Ride well,
Jim
#22
04-02-2008, 12:54 AM
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RE: Hydralic Floor Jack for Glides
ORIGINAL: Badfinger
That's not the jack we're talking about. We're comparing the red Sears model to the J&S and I still don't see $300 difference. I would like someone to tell me why the more expensive jacks are better.
1) I heard you can't replace the bottle jack but I doubt that that's correct. You may not get one from Sears but the bottle jack isn't made exclusively for this Sears jack. It looks pretty common and I'll bet they're out there.
2) The arms are longer on the J&S although I don't believe it makes any difference if the arm extends two inches or six inches past the frame. That doesn't affect it's function though it may make it easier because you don't have to be as accurate shoving it under the bike.
Ride well,
Jim
That's not the jack we're talking about. We're comparing the red Sears model to the J&S and I still don't see $300 difference. I would like someone to tell me why the more expensive jacks are better.
1) I heard you can't replace the bottle jack but I doubt that that's correct. You may not get one from Sears but the bottle jack isn't made exclusively for this Sears jack. It looks pretty common and I'll bet they're out there.
2) The arms are longer on the J&S although I don't believe it makes any difference if the arm extends two inches or six inches past the frame. That doesn't affect it's function though it may make it easier because you don't have to be as accurate shoving it under the bike.
Ride well,
Jim
OK, I'll climb down off my soap box long enough to say. I"M DONE! BUY THE DAMN SEARS JACK!
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04-02-2008, 02:00 AM
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04-02-2008, 08:34 AM
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RE: Hydralic Floor Jack for Glides
Went to Harbor Freight and bought the hyd / air lift table for $370, best thing I ever did. Went to salvage yard and bought scissors jack for $5 and use it to lift bike on table, this is the best comboIMO. The bike lifts will break your back over time, I like being able to work on my bike standing and you can really inspect/ cleanunder the bike better.
#28
04-02-2008, 08:35 AM
RE: Hydralic Floor Jack for Glides
I have the Sears Yellow Jack and its ok. I have done a lot of work on the bike with it but I also use HF stand. I am not going to buy another jack anytime soon but if I had to do it all over again I would most likely go with the J&S or Bulldog..just my .02 worth.
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04-02-2008, 08:47 AM
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RE: Hydralic Floor Jack for Glides
Steve and others, I'll just drop it. I'm not trying to **** anyone off or create "Buyers Remorse"and I'm sorry if I've aggravated you. Unfortunately, no one has answered the question and for me I can't just go look at these jacks orlifts. The pictures don't give any real detail. I'm merely performing due diligences before making another purchase and trying to use this forum for information as intended.
Would you run out and buy a bike that appears identical to a Harley and cost six times as much without asking questions? I can't find ant specs on Assembly, materials, etc.
Thanks, I think I have my answer.
Ride well,
Jim
Would you run out and buy a bike that appears identical to a Harley and cost six times as much without asking questions? I can't find ant specs on Assembly, materials, etc.
Thanks, I think I have my answer.
Ride well,
Jim
#30
04-02-2008, 10:44 AM
RE: Hydralic Floor Jack for Glides
http://www.pitbullmotorcyclelifts.com/This is the jack you want,much better than a table,I installed a 20 ton air jack I had laying around the shop ,it is sweet.It will also lift up my pick up and it will lift the Hoss with adapters.