Re: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal?
I did the direct mail order thing. Sometimes they will give a discount. Btw, all I could afford at the time was a model 20... But then it didn't have an issue picking up the front end of a 1/2t RWD 'burb with a 6.2 in it... My only complaint is that it definitely takes more strength to jack with it than it does with other jacks... But then you can choose to lower things very slowly if you want... -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 18, 2013, at 21:06, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: So did you buy it directly from them or through a local dealer? I ask because I may be interested, and I saw they have a local rep in Tampa. Dan Sent from my iPad On Feb 18, 2013, at 7:33 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: On the recommendation of Rusty, I called up Milwaukee hydraulics and bought one of theirs. It's definitely built to last (and rebuild!) There are spots to grease all of the wheels, and it rolls silkily! (I've had it for several years, and it works as well as the day that I got it) It wasn't cheap, but then having a car drop isn't cheap either... (I always use jack stands and/or cribbing, so I'm not depending on a jack to keep the car up...) -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 15, 2013, at 18:44, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: I bought a Craftsman quick-lift jack that died the first year. My Harbor Freight jack is still 100%. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jon Agne Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:10 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal? Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?pr dNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal?
On 19/02/2013 4:37 PM, John Reames wrote: I did the direct mail order thing. Sometimes they will give a discount. Btw, all I could afford at the time was a model 20... But then it didn't have an issue picking up the front end of a 1/2t RWD 'burb with a 6.2 in it... My only complaint is that it definitely takes more strength to jack with it than it does with other jacks... But then you can choose to lower things very slowly if you want... -- Make the handle longer and it will be easier. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal?
The handle is pretty long as-is: http://www.milwaukeejack.com/model20.pdf -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 19, 2013, at 17:53, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 19/02/2013 4:37 PM, John Reames wrote: I did the direct mail order thing. Sometimes they will give a discount. Btw, all I could afford at the time was a model 20... But then it didn't have an issue picking up the front end of a 1/2t RWD 'burb with a 6.2 in it... My only complaint is that it definitely takes more strength to jack with it than it does with other jacks... But then you can choose to lower things very slowly if you want... -- Make the handle longer and it will be easier. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal?
On the recommendation of Rusty, I called up Milwaukee hydraulics and bought one of theirs. It's definitely built to last (and rebuild!) There are spots to grease all of the wheels, and it rolls silkily! (I've had it for several years, and it works as well as the day that I got it) It wasn't cheap, but then having a car drop isn't cheap either... (I always use jack stands and/or cribbing, so I'm not depending on a jack to keep the car up...) -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 15, 2013, at 18:44, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: I bought a Craftsman quick-lift jack that died the first year. My Harbor Freight jack is still 100%. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jon Agne Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:10 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal? Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?pr dNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal?
On Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:33:58 -0500 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: On the recommendation of Rusty, I called up Milwaukee hydraulics and bought one of theirs. It's definitely built to last (and rebuild!) Which model did you get? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal?
So did you buy it directly from them or through a local dealer? I ask because I may be interested, and I saw they have a local rep in Tampa. Dan Sent from my iPad On Feb 18, 2013, at 7:33 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: On the recommendation of Rusty, I called up Milwaukee hydraulics and bought one of theirs. It's definitely built to last (and rebuild!) There are spots to grease all of the wheels, and it rolls silkily! (I've had it for several years, and it works as well as the day that I got it) It wasn't cheap, but then having a car drop isn't cheap either... (I always use jack stands and/or cribbing, so I'm not depending on a jack to keep the car up...) -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 15, 2013, at 18:44, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: I bought a Craftsman quick-lift jack that died the first year. My Harbor Freight jack is still 100%. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jon Agne Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:10 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal? Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?pr dNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal?
I bought a Craftsman quick-lift jack that died the first year. My Harbor Freight jack is still 100%. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jon Agne Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:10 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal? Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?pr dNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Jack - Good Deal?
Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal?
Jon, The Craftsman jacks actually don't have the best reputation. Look at the reviews. They are prone to leaks. I would consider a Harbor Freight aluminum 2 or 2.5 ton or a Harbor Freight low profile steel jack. The Costco Arcan jacks are also considered good. If you want to splurge you can get a Hein Warner American made jack but it'll be expensive as would be the Griot's Garage jack. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal?
I have a 3 ton Crapsman floor jack that was great until about 2-3 years ago (it's probably 10 years old). It doesn't leak externally, but it does leak down in a matter of a minute or two if it's under load. It also takes a lot of effort and pumping to get it to raise under a load. I suspect it's leaking internally. The sad part is that it hasn't been used all that much. Dan On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:16 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Jon, The Craftsman jacks actually don't have the best reputation. Look at the reviews. They are prone to leaks. I would consider a Harbor Freight aluminum 2 or 2.5 ton or a Harbor Freight low profile steel jack. The Costco Arcan jacks are also considered good. If you want to splurge you can get a Hein Warner American made jack but it'll be expensive as would be the Griot's Garage jack. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal?
The cheap Chinese jacks leak because the rubber o rings fail. The high quality American or European made jacks use leather seals that last much longer. You get what you pay for. That being said I have a couple of Chinese jacks made by Larin that I bought about 15 yrs ago at BJs and they aren't leaking! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:21 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have a 3 ton Crapsman floor jack that was great until about 2-3 years ago (it's probably 10 years old). It doesn't leak externally, but it does leak down in a matter of a minute or two if it's under load. It also takes a lot of effort and pumping to get it to raise under a load. I suspect it's leaking internally. The sad part is that it hasn't been used all that much. Dan On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:16 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Jon, The Craftsman jacks actually don't have the best reputation. Look at the reviews. They are prone to leaks. I would consider a Harbor Freight aluminum 2 or 2.5 ton or a Harbor Freight low profile steel jack. The Costco Arcan jacks are also considered good. If you want to splurge you can get a Hein Warner American made jack but it'll be expensive as would be the Griot's Garage jack. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal?
Might just be low on oil. Mike On Feb 14, 2013 9:21 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have a 3 ton Crapsman floor jack that was great until about 2-3 years ago (it's probably 10 years old). It doesn't leak externally, but it does leak down in a matter of a minute or two if it's under load. It also takes a lot of effort and pumping to get it to raise under a load. I suspect it's leaking internally. The sad part is that it hasn't been used all that much. Dan On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:16 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Jon, The Craftsman jacks actually don't have the best reputation. Look at the reviews. They are prone to leaks. I would consider a Harbor Freight aluminum 2 or 2.5 ton or a Harbor Freight low profile steel jack. The Costco Arcan jacks are also considered good. If you want to splurge you can get a Hein Warner American made jack but it'll be expensive as would be the Griot's Garage jack. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal?
Jon Agne wrote: Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 If you want all that stuff, see what it would cost at Harbor Freight. Chinese ratchet stands are worth what, $20 a pair? Chinese lowboy creeper maybe $30? Chinese 19 lift jack probably $50-60. I paid $40 for mine on sale at HF in the 1990s, still works fine, but I'm always careful not to overtighten the valve and don't loan out hydraulic jacks to anybody. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Jack - Good Deal?
For what it's worth, my Crapsman jack was not cheap, although it may very well have been made in China. That was one of the reasons why I bought it - I wanted a good floor jack that was substantial. Dan On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:35 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: The cheap Chinese jacks leak because the rubber o rings fail. The high quality American or European made jacks use leather seals that last much longer. You get what you pay for. That being said I have a couple of Chinese jacks made by Larin that I bought about 15 yrs ago at BJs and they aren't leaking! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:21 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have a 3 ton Crapsman floor jack that was great until about 2-3 years ago (it's probably 10 years old). It doesn't leak externally, but it does leak down in a matter of a minute or two if it's under load. It also takes a lot of effort and pumping to get it to raise under a load. I suspect it's leaking internally. The sad part is that it hasn't been used all that much. Dan On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:16 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Jon, The Craftsman jacks actually don't have the best reputation. Look at the reviews. They are prone to leaks. I would consider a Harbor Freight aluminum 2 or 2.5 ton or a Harbor Freight low profile steel jack. The Costco Arcan jacks are also considered good. If you want to splurge you can get a Hein Warner American made jack but it'll be expensive as would be the Griot's Garage jack. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I wish. It's full up. On the same subject, anything special about the hydraulic fluid these things use? I always wondered what I should use if I had to top mine off. Dan On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:38 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Might just be low on oil. Mike On Feb 14, 2013 9:21 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have a 3 ton Crapsman floor jack that was great until about 2-3 years ago (it's probably 10 years old). It doesn't leak externally, but it does leak down in a matter of a minute or two if it's under load. It also takes a lot of effort and pumping to get it to raise under a load. I suspect it's leaking internally. The sad part is that it hasn't been used all that much. Dan On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:16 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Jon, The Craftsman jacks actually don't have the best reputation. Look at the reviews. They are prone to leaks. I would consider a Harbor Freight aluminum 2 or 2.5 ton or a Harbor Freight low profile steel jack. The Costco Arcan jacks are also considered good. If you want to splurge you can get a Hein Warner American made jack but it'll be expensive as would be the Griot's Garage jack. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I have a craftsman jack I bought some years ago (20?) that was a floor model missing the handle, I think I paid $20 for it and got a 4' pipe to use for a handle and had a mexican fence guy who was working next door weld on a bolt to engage the release for $2, still works great. --R (you get what you pay for) On 2/14/13 10:04 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: For what it's worth, my Crapsman jack was not cheap, although it may very well have been made in China. That was one of the reasons why I bought it - I wanted a good floor jack that was substantial. Dan On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:35 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: The cheap Chinese jacks leak because the rubber o rings fail. The high quality American or European made jacks use leather seals that last much longer. You get what you pay for. That being said I have a couple of Chinese jacks made by Larin that I bought about 15 yrs ago at BJs and they aren't leaking! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:21 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have a 3 ton Crapsman floor jack that was great until about 2-3 years ago (it's probably 10 years old). It doesn't leak externally, but it does leak down in a matter of a minute or two if it's under load. It also takes a lot of effort and pumping to get it to raise under a load. I suspect it's leaking internally. The sad part is that it hasn't been used all that much. Dan On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:16 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Jon, The Craftsman jacks actually don't have the best reputation. Look at the reviews. They are prone to leaks. I would consider a Harbor Freight aluminum 2 or 2.5 ton or a Harbor Freight low profile steel jack. The Costco Arcan jacks are also considered good. If you want to splurge you can get a Hein Warner American made jack but it'll be expensive as would be the Griot's Garage jack. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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hydraulic jack oil. I have a jug of it I got somewhere years ago. --R On 2/14/13 10:15 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: I wish. It's full up. On the same subject, anything special about the hydraulic fluid these things use? I always wondered what I should use if I had to top mine off. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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We have a crapsman floor jack at work for moving equipment, and it is a complete POS killer. I don't trust it with anything, and I sure would never jack up a car with it. It goes up ok, but when you try to let things down, it just crashes down. When we are moving equip that needs a jack, I bring mine in from home. I don't want to get someone injured or worse using the crapsman. I have a taiwanese farm store jack that is almost 20 years old, and one from HF (chinee) that is under 10 years old, and they are virtually identical. Both have relatively high lift, are heavy and are built for shop service. Unfortunately HF does not sell this jack anymore. But I would trust a HF jack more than a crapsman. Snears just sells too much overpriced junk If you catch the sales, you can get a creeper, jackstands and a jack for $100 at HF. Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Hydraulic jack oil. Its at FLAPS. I wish. It's full up. On the same subject, anything special about the hydraulic fluid these things use? I always wondered what I should use if I had to top mine off. Dan On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:38 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Might just be low on oil. Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I have the same, or similar jack and stands - they've been fine for the 10 years or so that I've had them. The creeper was not part of the package I bought back then. On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 8:10 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Cheap is relative. A US made hein Warner is $400-500. It's also fully rebuildable. Get what u pay for. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2013, at 10:04 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: For what it's worth, my Crapsman jack was not cheap, although it may very well have been made in China. That was one of the reasons why I bought it - I wanted a good floor jack that was substantial. Dan On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:35 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: The cheap Chinese jacks leak because the rubber o rings fail. The high quality American or European made jacks use leather seals that last much longer. You get what you pay for. That being said I have a couple of Chinese jacks made by Larin that I bought about 15 yrs ago at BJs and they aren't leaking! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:21 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have a 3 ton Crapsman floor jack that was great until about 2-3 years ago (it's probably 10 years old). It doesn't leak externally, but it does leak down in a matter of a minute or two if it's under load. It also takes a lot of effort and pumping to get it to raise under a load. I suspect it's leaking internally. The sad part is that it hasn't been used all that much. Dan On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:16 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Jon, The Craftsman jacks actually don't have the best reputation. Look at the reviews. They are prone to leaks. I would consider a Harbor Freight aluminum 2 or 2.5 ton or a Harbor Freight low profile steel jack. The Costco Arcan jacks are also considered good. If you want to splurge you can get a Hein Warner American made jack but it'll be expensive as would be the Griot's Garage jack. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:10 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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dseretakis wrote: Cheap is relative. A US made hein Warner is $400-500. It's also fully rebuildable. Get what u pay for. I asked my sons for a NAPA USA made Lincoln hydraulic jack 20 years ago. It still remains in very good operating condition. Yes, get what u pay for. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
