Tire Rack Aluminum Jack ????
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Tire Rack Aluminum Jack ????
Hello All. Did a forum search for the Aluminum Jack being offered at Tire Rack and nothing shows. I'm about to add a jack to my track kit and am wondering if anyone has experience with this jack. It's a 2-ton and weighs 50 lbs., 15 pounds heavier than the Harbor Freight 1.5-ton favored by a lot of folks here. Opinions welcomed. Here's a link.
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...m=TRJACK&ID=67
Thanks!
Bob
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...m=TRJACK&ID=67
Thanks!
Bob
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Le Mans Master
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Racer
Hello All. Did a forum search for the Aluminum Jack being offered at Tire Rack and nothing shows. I'm about to add a jack to my track kit and am wondering if anyone has experience with this jack. It's a 2-ton and weighs 50 lbs., 15 pounds heavier than the Harbor Freight 1.5-ton favored by a lot of folks here. Opinions welcomed. Here's a link.
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...m=TRJACK&ID=67
Thanks!
Bob
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...m=TRJACK&ID=67
Thanks!
Bob
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But to me, given the money we all spend to satisfy our addition, $150 - $200 isn't too much for a piece of necessary equipment that will last for several seasons. Maybe a HF jack for less than $100 is the answer. Just doin' a little homework.
Thanks!
Bob
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Race Director
Lightweight and low profile. I love mine. One thing, check the nuts and bolts on a regular basis. They will loosen up over time, and if you aren't watching, you will suddenly realize one is missing. When I have time, I will add a little red locktite to all of them and call it a day.
#12
Instructor
Biggest difference I see is the lifting height. 14.75" for the HF jack, 19" for the one from Tire Rack. And the extra 500lb capacity of course. Personally, I will be looking at the one from Tire Rack.
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Safety Car
I have the low profile Sears Craftsman I got for $55. Fits under my pucks without using ramps. I have used it frequently the past 2 months with no issues.
#14
Melting Slicks
I just bought the smaller one on sale for $79. It weighs 24lbs. More useable for track weekends. Less bulky to bring with me just to change tires or bleed brakes.