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s1k0 · 02-27-2012, 06:53 PM

That sucks! Whois fault was it the stand or yours?

v8 · 02-27-2012, 06:54 PM

Sorry to hear that, I have never heard of a jack failing like that, I am allways using my jacks on a regular basis (I do use jack stands once the car is up) I'm glad you are ok.

=Stephens= · 02-27-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

That sucks man, sorry to hear.

On a different note though, shouldn't Harbor Freight be responsible for the damage to your engine? If they sold you defective product (which they did because it broke first time you used it) then they are responsible for the damages.

Yah right, they will state manufacture defects and not seller and your case is with the manufacture. I don't ever buy crap from Harbor Freight anymore. Their tools break, the hoses leak and as you can see in the OP, the jacks suck. There is a reason the prices are so cheap. btw, sorry to hear about your car bro.

camarowa · 02-27-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by =Stephens=

Yah right, they will state manufacture defects and not seller and your case is with the manufacture. I don't ever buy crap from Harbor Freight anymore. Their tools break, the hoses leak and as you can see in the OP, the jacks suck. There is a reason the prices are so cheap. btw, sorry to hear about your car bro.

+1, sorry to hear. Hope you speak Chinese.

hightower · 02-27-2012, 07:23 PM

Damn that sucks to hear man! :(

Good luck with the repairs from the accident!

kylenewman · 02-27-2012, 07:28 PM

Harbor freight is gOod for tarps and tools your going to toss. I use there pulley puller and stuff I plan on using once or twice. A jack and jack stands which if it fails can kill you is not the place to skimP. I also always place a few 4x4s under the car as a last resort do I don't die.

skipinminn · 02-27-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Inferno v6

Here's my story. Last Tuesday I was changing from snow tires to my regular tires. I got out my brand new floor jack from Harbor Freight. Lifted up the front passenger side from the lifting point. Moved to get my jack stand and BAM the jack seal blew out. Hydraulic fluid everywhere, the car slams down and the jack slams into the engine. Broke the a/c condenser, power steering Len, radiator line, and the top radiator mounts. $800 to fix it all and jack is busted. Sunday at 11:00pm - flat tire. Take it to be fixed Today and the hole is in the sidewall, so,it's unfixable. I had to buy a new tire. The capper is on the way home today I GOT REAR ENDED!!!!!! I need to fix my karma or something.

I'd recommend not flying :(

pincoin · 02-27-2012, 07:41 PM

Wow, talk about a bad hair day! That really sux

Ocikat · 02-27-2012, 08:33 PM

:( sorry to hear about this, I think this qualifies as a " bad day " I never never never buy any tools from Harbor Fright that I would need to depend on, the tools they sell are very poor quality and not even worth the cheap price. The good part about this is that you were not working under the car when this happened, This could have been a lot worse. I have my doubts that Harbor Frieght would take any responsibility for this without going to small claims court or retaining an attorney. Small claims court might be an option for you as it doesn't cost too much to do, check with your local district attorney, they could advise you as to your local smalll claims limits etc. best of luck and buy " quality " tools in the future; especially if your saftey depends on it.

SnowVert · 02-27-2012, 08:45 PM

If I were you, I'd just lock myself inside my home, place bubble wrap around all sharp objects and sit in the middle of my living room floor. It will pass... tomorrow should be better

KEEP RT · 02-27-2012, 08:50 PM

Nothing good ever starts with Harbor Freight Tools. Just glad you're ok.

007s 'Vert · 02-27-2012, 08:58 PM

When I read Harbor Freight the first thing that came to mind is FAIL!!!!!!
Dude! what were you thinking when you were putting a $30k+ car on a two dollar jack?!?!?

Sorry, didn't mean to be come down hard on you, but to be honest with you, if I did that I would DEFINITELY not tell anyone in here or anywhere for that matter!

I feel bad it happened to you and that it was an expensive lesson for you, but at least you learned to go and get a quality jack.

I never go near ANY of my cars with a tool from them, in fact I actually never go into Harbor Freight.

Hendu · 02-27-2012, 10:41 PM

Not cool at all, sorry to hear. I almost took mine off this weekend too, but heard we've got 8-16 coming in the next day or two...yikes.

menendez1293 · 02-27-2012, 10:45 PM

Man dude sis you cross a black cat or break a mirror that is some bad luck. Sorry that happened hope it can all be fixed without any problems.

02-27-2012, 06:53 PM	#15
s1k0 Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal San Diego Posts: 1,225 View My Garage	That sucks! Whois fault was it the stand or yours? __________________ ....Oh yeah and A CIA Inc. Sold It..

02-27-2012, 06:54 PM	#16
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	Sorry to hear that, I have never heard of a jack failing like that, I am allways using my jacks on a regular basis (I do use jack stands once the car is up) I'm glad you are ok. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

02-27-2012, 07:23 PM	#19
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	Damn that sucks to hear man! :( Good luck with the repairs from the accident! __________________ My Camaro Story

02-27-2012, 07:41 PM	#22
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,650	Wow, talk about a bad hair day! That really sux __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

02-27-2012, 08:33 PM	#23
Ocikat Drives: 2012 2LT 45th convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 949	:( sorry to hear about this, I think this qualifies as a " bad day " I never never never buy any tools from Harbor Fright that I would need to depend on, the tools they sell are very poor quality and not even worth the cheap price. The good part about this is that you were not working under the car when this happened, This could have been a lot worse. I have my doubts that Harbor Frieght would take any responsibility for this without going to small claims court or retaining an attorney. Small claims court might be an option for you as it doesn't cost too much to do, check with your local district attorney, they could advise you as to your local smalll claims limits etc. best of luck and buy " quality " tools in the future; especially if your saftey depends on it. __________________ Top Ten Reasons I Procrastinate 1.

02-27-2012, 07:28 PM	#20
kylenewman Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: N.E Posts: 231	Harbor freight is gOod for tarps and tools your going to toss. I use there pulley puller and stuff I plan on using once or twice. A jack and jack stands which if it fails can kill you is not the place to skimP. I also always place a few 4x4s under the car as a last resort do I don't die.

02-27-2012, 08:45 PM	#24
SnowVert Drives: Inferno Orange 2013 SS/RS LS3 6M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 684 View My Garage	If I were you, I'd just lock myself inside my home, place bubble wrap around all sharp objects and sit in the middle of my living room floor. It will pass... tomorrow should be better __________________ With this in the garage, I smile every day 6/29/2012 New 2013 ordered... 8/21/2012 New 2013 picked up!!!

02-27-2012, 08:50 PM	#25
KEEP RT Wonderfully Awful Idea Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Battle Ground, WA Posts: 1,456 View My Garage	Nothing good ever starts with Harbor Freight Tools. Just glad you're ok. __________________

02-27-2012, 08:58 PM	#26
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	When I read Harbor Freight the first thing that came to mind is FAIL!!!!!! Dude! what were you thinking when you were putting a $30k+ car on a two dollar jack?!?!? Sorry, didn't mean to be come down hard on you, but to be honest with you, if I did that I would DEFINITELY not tell anyone in here or anywhere for that matter! I feel bad it happened to you and that it was an expensive lesson for you, but at least you learned to go and get a quality jack. I never go near ANY of my cars with a tool from them, in fact I actually never go into Harbor Freight. __________________

02-27-2012, 10:41 PM	#27
Hendu Drives: 2SS 45th Anniv LS3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SW Minnesota Posts: 316	Not cool at all, sorry to hear. I almost took mine off this weekend too, but heard we've got 8-16 coming in the next day or two...yikes. __________________ 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Mods: Hurst short throw shifter,Heritage Grille, CAI Inc. cai, Window tint, skip shift eliminator, footwell lighting To-Do List: New Exhaust (or muffler delete) P13w's and More TBD

02-27-2012, 10:45 PM	#28
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,686 View My Garage	Man dude sis you cross a black cat or break a mirror that is some bad luck. Sorry that happened hope it can all be fixed without any problems.

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