Need a new Jack...

BillyGoat · Jan 22, 2021

Splines are chewed up on my current 2.5 ton jack. Any suggestions on what size and brand to hold a PW?
I don’t think I would trust anything from harbor freight nor do I want to spend $900 for a snap on...

Thanks!

Overlander · Jan 22, 2021

Not $900, but not cheap either.

https://safejacks.com/products/safe-jack-bottle-jack-recovery-kit-with-bottle-jack

G. Mcpherson · Jan 22, 2021

Check Costco if there is one in your area. I have a 3 ton Purchased from them and it works well and has a good Review.

Trailmaker · Jan 22, 2021

For off road I use https://hi-lift.com/hi-lift-jacks/x-treme/

and a floor jack is what I use in my shophttps://www.autozone.com/engine-and-vehicle-lift/jack/duralast-3-ton-dual-piston-jack/847109_0_0

Grand Mesa · Jan 22, 2021

I purchased a 3 1/2 ton Powerbuilt after my Harbor Freight didn't last more than a few years (leaked) and it's much better built and has lasted a decade longer so far. However, my Powerbuilt isn't as well built as my 3 1/2 ton Napa Professional that I purchased soon afterwards due to I needed two floor jacks. Everything about it is stronger, beefier, larger, and better quality.

Trailmaker · Jan 22, 2021

Overlander said:
Not $900, but not cheap either.

https://safejacks.com/products/safe-jack-bottle-jack-recovery-kit-with-bottle-jack

Added to cart!
Thanks

Grand Mesa · Jan 22, 2021

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NLE7916420

3.5 ton is on sale. Was $456. Is $199

BillyGoat · Jan 22, 2021

Grand Mesa said:
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NLE7916420

3.5 ton is on sale. Was $456. Is $199

Cool, thanks! I found one in stock at my local NAPA....good enough

Thanks all....

Gamedog · Jan 22, 2021

Overlander said:
Not $900, but not cheap either.

https://safejacks.com/products/safe-jack-bottle-jack-recovery-kit-with-bottle-jack

Ordered.

beebop · Jan 22, 2021

If you have a Northern Tool store close to you, their ARCAN 3.5 ton is on sale for like $145.00. I've had mine for 4 years now and it's been great. When I bought it, I also grabbed a 3 ton, and it's also still working like new.

Scotts26 · Jan 22, 2021

Overlander said:
Not $900, but not cheap either.

https://safejacks.com/products/safe-jack-bottle-jack-recovery-kit-with-bottle-jack

Nice. That would make a great trail jack kit. Not too terrible of a price for a ready to go kit either. Bookmarked for possible future purchase. I wouldn’t want to use that as a service jack though.

OP made a good choice for a service jack with the Carlyle 3.5 ton from NAPA.

The Daytona yellow super duty 3 ton jacks from harbor freight are actually pretty good jacks. Made in the same factory as one of Snap On jacks and Snap On actually sued them over it. This only applies to the yellow Daytona super duty’s not all of the Daytona jacks though.

Should go without saying but whatever jack you use please make sure you use properly rated jack stands that are in good condition.

Overlander · Jan 22, 2021

Scotts26 said:
Nice. That would make a great trail jack kit. Not too terrible of a price for a ready to go kit either. Bookmarked for possible future purchase. I wouldn’t want to use that as a service jack though.

OP made a good choice for a service jack with the Carlyle 3.5 ton from NAPA.

Agreed. Wasn't clear from the original post if it was for shop, trail, or recovery use.

Meister · Jan 22, 2021

Buy the cheapest HF one you can get when it fails and you lose some toes or finger you will get your truck for free

Overlander · Jan 22, 2021

There's also the ProEagle if you need extra height out of a shop jack or need to roll the jack across rough surfaces.

Keith67 · Jan 22, 2021

Overlander said:
Not $900, but not cheap either.

https://safejacks.com/products/safe-jack-bottle-jack-recovery-kit-with-bottle-jack

I have this one and love it, best jack I've owned. My hi-lift and big floor jack just collect dust now.

BillyGoat · Jan 22, 2021

Overlander said:
Agreed. Wasn't clear from the original post if it was for shop, trail, or recovery use.

Sorry, shop use only.

SkeeterBait · Jan 22, 2021

BillyGoat said:
Splines are chewed up on my current 2.5 ton jack. Any suggestions on what size and brand to hold a PW?
I don’t think I would trust anything from harbor freight nor do I want to spend $900 for a snap on...

Thanks!

You can't beat a "Hi-Lift" jack for off-road stuff.
Have any of you guys tried the off-road jack that I've see at Tractor Supply? Is is the type you'd buy at "China Freight" ? or better than HF...

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