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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > Tools! - Crimpin ain't easy but it is necessary.
 
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multiprotocol
Sep 16, 2004
label switching is fun. i can relate to that.
I need a new jack, and if you can vouch for it like that, I think I might have to head up there tomorrow.

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# ¿ Apr 27, 2024 05:50
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multiprotocol
Sep 16, 2004
label switching is fun. i can relate to that.
Does anyone own a set of Big Red jack stands?

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200313355_200313355

I had the opportunity to work with some during some emergency maintenance on miklm's car at a DE last weekend, and I thought they were really well made, and perfect for the paddock area at Barber (where you have to have the jack stand weight evenly distributed). Any feedback on them?

* # ¿ Jun 1, 2008 15:36
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multiprotocol
Sep 16, 2004
label switching is fun. i can relate to that.

ChiliMac posted:

I know the HF racing jacks are fairly well received--but there are a few options now and I'm not sure whats the best option.

I have a coupon for $90 for this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96562

Or $135 for this (on sale):
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47246

Plus I can take off another 15% [coupon] for the second one since it's only on sale and I wouldn't be combining coupons which puts it at around 115.

If you have printable coupons, please share. :) I'm about to pick up a new jack this weekend, and this would absolutely make my day.

* # ¿ Jul 10, 2008 14:28
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multiprotocol
Sep 16, 2004
label switching is fun. i can relate to that.
Got a 1-ton folding shop crane (read: engine hoist) from Harbor Freight today with a $68 off coupon - normally $164.99, on sale for $97. :hellyeah: Will post some pics and thoughts after i get it assembled this afternoon.

* # ¿ Sep 6, 2008 19:18
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multiprotocol
Sep 16, 2004
label switching is fun. i can relate to that.

hippynerd posted:

I got that one, and found it was too small to lift my little 4 cylindar motor :(

The 2 ton was overkill, but it worked great.

Anyone wanna buy a used 2 ton engine hoist? I think im done with it.

How was it too little? I'm about to yank out a 6-cyl/transmission from an E30 325. :tinfoil: You have me paranoid now.

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multiprotocol
Sep 16, 2004
label switching is fun. i can relate to that.
Craftsman shop vacs? I need a new smallish shop vac, and the 4 gallon one looks like it's pretty decent. Thoughts or alternative recommendations?

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