Got a new jack

[ScottS4050]

Just picked up a craftsman 3 ton floor jack, 2x 3-ton jack stands and a creeper
for $109 at sears. Seemed like a pretty good price. The jack is a full size
service jack, not one of the mini ones. If anybody needs a new one, it might
be a good investment. It all comes in a kit. They sell the jack by itself for $99.
Beware though, the jack weighs almost 100 pounds (not for carrying around
in your trunk.)

(not trying to advertise for sears - probably the first time I've bought something
from them in 4-5 years.)

Here's the link:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1

[DAS BOOT]

Re: Got a new jack

honestly...

Go return it, do some google searches about "Craftsman jack fail".. I have one. I took it apart and rebuilt the cylinder, but its just crappy o-rings, I got at hardware stores, it works but I don't trust a car on it, I use it for like dropping a tank, or balancing a rear axle.


as sad as it is... the best bang for the buck is the aluminum floor jack from Harbour freight... Mine has lasted at least 3-4 times longer then the craftsman.

[ScottS4050]

Re: Got a new jack

Well crap. Maybe they have fixed the problem. Craftsman has always served me well.
Been using their stuff for 25+ years and the only thing that has ever failed me is a
socket or two. I always put the stands under the car, anyway.

[Bird_Of_Prey]

Re: Got a new jack

I've never had a single issue with my 7 year old craftsman 3 ton jack. You sure the 3 ton models fail? I could see the 2 tons failing.

[shiznizzal24]

Re: Got a new jack

I have this one, http://ww.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12...2&blockType=G2 i dont trust it as far as I can throw it. First one e got wheels were welded so they couldnt move, from the factory. The rear casterswere all bent up (right out of box) so we immediately took it back. The new one we got takes for ever to jack a car up. Overall NOT SATISFIED

[golfproeric]

Re: Got a new jack

just bought a low profile jack from Harbor Freight... thing is a tank

[Shodown]

Re: Got a new jack

I've had that same jack for about 3 years now and it has been awesome. I've had no trouble with it.

[DAS BOOT]

Re: Got a new jack

Jsut saying...

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=...6f6ce8c32f4f53


Heard *****fits about them on ls1tech and camaroz28.com as well....

I admit its a better jack then my harbour freight one... when it works... I got mine in like 2003-4 Don't know exactly when, made it a little over a year. I had gotten my harbour freight jack to replace it. Then later tore it down and replaced the seals with crap from a hardware store.

But with crap rubber seals... I don't trust it.