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russcc · 01-19-2016, 10:04 AM

Any experiences to share on good quality floor jacks. Looking for a 2 ton, preferably aluminum floor jack. Made in the USA preferred. I see Sears has an SEG jack, anyone no where they are made.

RKS.PA · 01-19-2016, 11:04 AM

My Sears two ton failed after 40 years and I replaced with a Power Zone 3 ton combination of alum. and steel. Think it is assembled in the USA and I'm very pleased with it so far.

Dick.

waterboychuck · 01-19-2016, 11:12 AM

I have a Sears brand for over ten years now and when I look at the label it says "Made in China". I also have a Harbor Freight low profile rapid pump and I use that one all the time as it's just quicker than the Sears. Just my two cents.

tubman · 01-19-2016, 11:37 AM

I have a Sears jack as well. Mine is an aluminum "Fast-Pump" model, and it works very well. I believe it was made in China. I also have a smaller Harbor Freight jack I bought for use when I was vintage racing. Early on, it developed a leak in the hydraulic system that I ignore, just filling the reservoir when needed.

I think you are doing the right thing by checking how others have fared. Let's face it, just about everything these days is made overseas. If you could even find a new "Made in USA" jack, it would probably be horribly expensive. The best you can do is to shop quality, not country of origin.

Old Henry · 01-19-2016, 11:40 AM

I've used a NAPA 3½ ton floor jack for 9 years and it works fine. I don't think any of it is aluminum though.

uncle buck · 01-19-2016, 12:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Henry

I've used a NAPA 3½ ton floor jack for 9 years and it works fine. I don't think any of it is aluminum though.

They offer aluminum version that is 2 ton and a good jack

JSeery · 01-19-2016, 12:41 PM

I have owned several of what I would consider the cheaper jacks. They work fine but seem to not hold up well over the long haul, I use the a lot! Last spring I searched online for a quality jack (based on ratings), found one I liked, it cost a little over twice what I had previously paid. Believe it was close to $300. So far I am very happy with it.

corvette8n · 01-19-2016, 01:40 PM

I have a big old Chinese one Larin brand I bought over ten years ago in one of those wholesale clubs, all the marking are worn off but it seems to be a long frame of a least 2 tons, only problem I have is the steel wheels loosen up once in a while, no problem lifting a Ford Expedition.

38bill · 01-19-2016, 01:49 PM

I also use a Larin and it has worked fine for over 10 years but it is a heavy beast. FYI: HF has their light weight, fast lift jacks on sale right now. With a coupon the 1.5T is only $70.

Sixseven · 01-19-2016, 07:20 PM

Check with the guys over at the Garage Journal

http://www.garagejournal.com/

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ght=floor+jack

Scotty's 52 F3 · 01-19-2016, 09:21 PM

I have an expensive made in U.S.A. Lincoln and a cheap HF. The HF outlasted the Lincoln. It took FOREVER to find a seal kit for my Lincoln but at least I can fix it now.

Pete · 01-19-2016, 09:28 PM

I have a 1953 Blackhawk 2.5 ton. Made in USA. It is steel but not very heavy.
I see there are some vintage ones on ebay.
I don't like aluminum jacks around the shop.
OK for in the pits wnen you are in a hurry.

1952henry · 01-20-2016, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete

I have a 1953 Blackhawk 2.5 ton. Made in USA. It is steel but not very heavy.
I see there are some vintage ones on ebay.
I don't like aluminum jacks around the shop.
OK for in the pits wnen you are in a hurry.

I've a 1940's Walker Big Boy i inherited from an uncle. 'Tis heavy! Going to restore it to its former glory then use it. There's a fella on the Garage Journal, Hiball, who can supply rebuild kits for older jacks.

Chris · 01-20-2016, 11:44 AM

I have a 2 ton aluminum NAPA jack. Made in China (all NAPA jacks I saw were china made). Paid 200.00 for it, lasted 1 year. Pump shot, will not lift any load. Took it to Napa and they said "Sorry, 6 month warranty". I was not very happy. Went to Costco, they had a very similar (different brand) 2 ton aluminum jack. Made in China. Half the price at 100.00. I asked them what the warranty was. They told me if I ever had a problem with it, just bring it back.

I am just a hobbyist and do not use a floor jack very often. I cannot justify a 600.00 US made floor jack.

I do have an old steel jack that works great, I like the aluminum for traveling with or using in my gravel driveway

trulyvintage · 02-23-2016, 11:39 PM

Harbor Freight

I have used their 2 ton aluminum low profile racing jacks for years.

Just gave (2) to my friend Joe in Holbrook, AZ because I just bought (2) three ton models ...

I have changed a lot of trailer tires & worked on the trailer recently in 5 degree weather - they never let me down ...

Jim

Tony, NY · 02-24-2016, 08:23 AM

Anybody ever fix one of the HF aluminum racing jacks? Mine will leak down under load. Haven't taken it apart yet. Or maybe just junk it?

Barry-ct · 02-24-2016, 09:36 AM

I use a 30 yr old Sears 3 ton floor jack. Still going strong. All the Sears stuff in Chinese. A buddy did some research when he bought his new jack and he got one from NAPA that was American made.

V12Bill · 02-24-2016, 03:37 PM

I use a 1 1/2 T Hein-Werner that was part of a package deal when I bought out an auto body shop to start my own business. It was probably 40 years old then. I rebuilt the pump a year ago because it wouldn't pump up or hold anything up. It is still going strong. According to the internet, I can only get 2 T jacks now and a Hein-Werner will cost at least $350 to start.

Init1 · 02-24-2016, 03:56 PM

Stick with Walker. Made in USA
And rebuildable if the seals let go.
Great solid jacks.

russcc · 02-24-2016, 08:06 PM

An update on what I found out about currently available "value" jacks. I checked Sears and they have one called an SEG for $350. Research turned up that it was supplied by Harbor Frt. Checked NAPA, same size jack, $230. Found they are supplied by Harbor Frt also. Got the same thing Sears and NAPA had from harbor frt for $130. Apparently HF has a plant in you know where that makes all the "value" jacks. The HF ones were so cheap I got 32# almn racing jack for $60., and 52# almn racing jack for $130., so now I have 2 for the price one NAPA jack, and they are the same darn thing.

Milt K from Pa · 02-24-2016, 10:44 PM

russcc,
Strange you are going through the same hunt I just completed. My Sears 2 ton Quick-lift began leaking, it's about 4 years old. Checked all fittings, all was tight. Checked on line for a rebuild kit or replacement power (lift) unit. All were listed as "no longer available". Called Sears, they said tuff, only 2 year warranty. Went on to order a Hein-Werner, made in USA. Ordered a 3 ton, not real cheap, but it will be better than more throw-aways. Amazon sells them with "No Shipping" charge, should be here by next Monday.
Milt K from Pa

01-19-2016, 10:04 AM	#1
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Quality floor jacks Any experiences to share on good quality floor jacks. Looking for a 2 ton, preferably aluminum floor jack. Made in the USA preferred. I see Sears has an SEG jack, anyone no where they are made.

01-19-2016, 11:04 AM	#2
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Marana, AZ Posts: 1,194	Re: Quality floor jacks My Sears two ton failed after 40 years and I replaced with a Power Zone 3 ton combination of alum. and steel. Think it is assembled in the USA and I'm very pleased with it so far. Dick.

01-19-2016, 11:12 AM	#3
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: Quality floor jacks I have a Sears brand for over ten years now and when I look at the label it says "Made in China". I also have a Harbor Freight low profile rapid pump and I use that one all the time as it's just quicker than the Sears. Just my two cents. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.

01-19-2016, 11:37 AM	#4
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,312	Re: Quality floor jacks I have a Sears jack as well. Mine is an aluminum "Fast-Pump" model, and it works very well. I believe it was made in China. I also have a smaller Harbor Freight jack I bought for use when I was vintage racing. Early on, it developed a leak in the hydraulic system that I ignore, just filling the reservoir when needed. I think you are doing the right thing by checking how others have fared. Let's face it, just about everything these days is made overseas. If you could even find a new "Made in USA" jack, it would probably be horribly expensive. The best you can do is to shop quality, not country of origin.

01-19-2016, 11:40 AM	#5
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: Quality floor jacks I've used a NAPA 3½ ton floor jack for 9 years and it works fine. I don't think any of it is aluminum though. __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” *Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness

01-19-2016, 12:41 PM	#7
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Quality floor jacks I have owned several of what I would consider the cheaper jacks. They work fine but seem to not hold up well over the long haul, I use the a lot! Last spring I searched online for a quality jack (based on ratings), found one I liked, it cost a little over twice what I had previously paid. Believe it was close to $300. So far I am very happy with it.

01-19-2016, 01:40 PM	#8
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,950	Re: Quality floor jacks I have a big old Chinese one Larin brand I bought over ten years ago in one of those wholesale clubs, all the marking are worn off but it seems to be a long frame of a least 2 tons, only problem I have is the steel wheels loosen up once in a while, no problem lifting a Ford Expedition.

01-19-2016, 01:49 PM	#9
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,166	Re: Quality floor jacks I also use a Larin and it has worked fine for over 10 years but it is a heavy beast. FYI: HF has their light weight, fast lift jacks on sale right now. With a coupon the 1.5T is only $70.

01-19-2016, 07:20 PM	#10
Sixseven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 482	Re: Quality floor jacks Check with the guys over at the Garage Journal http://www.garagejournal.com/ http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ght=floor+jack

01-19-2016, 09:21 PM	#11
Scotty's 52 F3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Marana, AZ. Posts: 414	Re: Quality floor jacks I have an expensive made in U.S.A. Lincoln and a cheap HF. The HF outlasted the Lincoln. It took FOREVER to find a seal kit for my Lincoln but at least I can fix it now.

01-19-2016, 09:28 PM	#12
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,408	Re: Quality floor jacks I have a 1953 Blackhawk 2.5 ton. Made in USA. It is steel but not very heavy. I see there are some vintage ones on ebay. I don't like aluminum jacks around the shop. OK for in the pits wnen you are in a hurry.

01-20-2016, 11:44 AM	#14
Chris Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,976	Re: Quality floor jacks I have a 2 ton aluminum NAPA jack. Made in China (all NAPA jacks I saw were china made). Paid 200.00 for it, lasted 1 year. Pump shot, will not lift any load. Took it to Napa and they said "Sorry, 6 month warranty". I was not very happy. Went to Costco, they had a very similar (different brand) 2 ton aluminum jack. Made in China. Half the price at 100.00. I asked them what the warranty was. They told me if I ever had a problem with it, just bring it back. I am just a hobbyist and do not use a floor jack very often. I cannot justify a 600.00 US made floor jack. I do have an old steel jack that works great, I like the aluminum for traveling with or using in my gravel driveway __________________ Thee Inland Emperors

02-23-2016, 11:39 PM	#15
trulyvintage Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Direct Enclosed Transport Since 2006 Posts: 4,160	Re: Quality floor jacks Harbor Freight I have used their 2 ton aluminum low profile racing jacks for years. Just gave (2) to my friend Joe in Holbrook, AZ because I just bought (2) three ton models ... I have changed a lot of trailer tires & worked on the trailer recently in 5 degree weather - they never let me down ... Jim __________________ Click Here To See Where I Am Today What My Actual Customers Say Click Here Click Here To See Vehicles I Have Hauled

02-24-2016, 08:23 AM	#16
Tony, NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Capital of Corruption , NY Posts: 811	Re: Quality floor jacks Anybody ever fix one of the HF aluminum racing jacks? Mine will leak down under load. Haven't taken it apart yet. Or maybe just junk it?

02-24-2016, 09:36 AM	#17
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: Quality floor jacks I use a 30 yr old Sears 3 ton floor jack. Still going strong. All the Sears stuff in Chinese. A buddy did some research when he bought his new jack and he got one from NAPA that was American made. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

02-24-2016, 03:37 PM	#18
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: Quality floor jacks I use a 1 1/2 T Hein-Werner that was part of a package deal when I bought out an auto body shop to start my own business. It was probably 40 years old then. I rebuilt the pump a year ago because it wouldn't pump up or hold anything up. It is still going strong. According to the internet, I can only get 2 T jacks now and a Hein-Werner will cost at least $350 to start.

02-24-2016, 03:56 PM	#19
Init1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 208	Re: Quality floor jacks Stick with Walker. Made in USA And rebuildable if the seals let go. Great solid jacks.

02-24-2016, 08:06 PM	#20
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Quality floor jacks An update on what I found out about currently available "value" jacks. I checked Sears and they have one called an SEG for $350. Research turned up that it was supplied by Harbor Frt. Checked NAPA, same size jack, $230. Found they are supplied by Harbor Frt also. Got the same thing Sears and NAPA had from harbor frt for $130. Apparently HF has a plant in you know where that makes all the "value" jacks. The HF ones were so cheap I got 32# almn racing jack for $60., and 52# almn racing jack for $130., so now I have 2 for the price one NAPA jack, and they are the same darn thing.

02-24-2016, 10:44 PM	#21
Milt K from Pa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Pa. Area Posts: 272	Re: Quality floor jacks russcc, Strange you are going through the same hunt I just completed. My Sears 2 ton Quick-lift began leaking, it's about 4 years old. Checked all fittings, all was tight. Checked on line for a rebuild kit or replacement power (lift) unit. All were listed as "no longer available". Called Sears, they said tuff, only 2 year warranty. Went on to order a Hein-Werner, made in USA. Ordered a 3 ton, not real cheap, but it will be better than more throw-aways. Amazon sells them with "No Shipping" charge, should be here by next Monday. Milt K from Pa