02-12-2013, 11:37 AM | #1 |
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Craftsman Aluminum Floor Jack=Garbage
I was just lifting my camaro up to put the catback on when my $200 4 year old craftsman 4000lbs Aluminum Floor jack blew a seal and slowly lowered the car. I went online to find a rebuild kit and found over 140 reviews about the same thing happening to others.
I use the thing a couple times a year, kinda thought it would last for that kind of money. No help from Sears or Craftsman. So much for a quality product from a reputable company. Buyer Beware on that thing. |
02-12-2013, 11:44 AM | #2 |
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So solly Chinese jack did not last. Be glad you were not under it.
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02-12-2013, 11:51 AM | #3 |
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Where do you buy a quality non-chinese jack these days that isn't a down payment on a camaro?
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02-12-2013, 11:53 AM | #4 |
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I have one I got from my grandfather over 15 years ago. It just weighs a hundred pounds. Kinda thought craftsman was decent compared to Harbour Freight. Guess not
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02-12-2013, 11:54 AM | #5 |
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My floor jack crapped out a few months ago (after about 20 years) and I have been casually looking around. Costco has a 4 ton jack...I'm not sure who makes it but my thought is Costco is very good about returning any merchandise bought from them. I think the price was about $120.
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02-12-2013, 11:57 AM | #6 |
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I've had my 7 1/2 ton Craftsman steel floor jack for probably 10 or so years now. It weighs a metric ton but it's a beast. Never had any issues with it. Sad to see that stuff just isn't made like it used to be. No quality anymore. :(
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02-12-2013, 12:08 PM | #8 |
SYBIL
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is a 2 1/2 ton low pro jack enough for a 2SS/RS ?
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02-12-2013, 12:20 PM | #11 |
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02-12-2013, 12:37 PM | #13 |
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Several people die every year doing just that.
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02-12-2013, 12:39 PM | #14 |
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Believe me there are people that do......
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