Floor jack on sale
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Topic: Floor jack on sale
Posted By: Pod People
Subject: Floor jack on sale
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 8:49pm
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There have been several posts asking about jacks and how to jack up the rpod for wheel bearing service, tire changes or other maintenance. We had a blowout while on a trip. We quickly discovered that our jack was too tall to fit under the axle when the tire was flat.I posted that I purchased a floor jack from Harbor Freight . I have used it several times for maintenance on the r pod and also on my utility trailer. It works well and is easy to handle. It is very short(3.5" if I remember correctly) and weighs about 35 pounds. I 'm telling you all of this because I just got a flyer from Harbor Freight that shows this jack is now on sale. It was $119 and now is $59.99. It is a Pittsburgh brand Rapid Pump 1.5 ton Aluminum Racing Jack. I have no affiliation with Harbor Freight. Just a satisfied customer(most of the time) . But, like most vendors, some of their materials are not the best quality. You must check them out and decide for yourself. I've had both good and bad products. I think this jack is good Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 9:37pm
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Vann, You convinced me a while back to get a floor jack. Although I've traveled tens of thousands of miles without thinking my 4Runner bottle jack would be fine with a flat, I never considered raising the pod with a flat. So I bought and now carry -- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BG6IJA0/ - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BG6IJA0/ Haven't had to use it, but do feel better having it! Thanks!! fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 9:49pm
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I'll go you one better. It isn't aluminum, but it is compact and fairly light. It should also work quite well since it is pretty low, yet has a 2000 lb capacity. I purchased one with a different name, but the same design. I saw one with a case at my local Wal-Mart for a little more. I wish I had seen it, as the case would have been nice for carrying it when not needed. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Torin-2-Ton-Hydraulic-Trolley-Jack/33348135 - Torin 2-Ton Hydraulic Trolley Jack ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |