I'm looking for a new jack. Not sure if I want a jack or lift table. Primary use will be general maintenance, service, and maybe cleaning. I'm a novice mechanic but always learning to do more. Help me!!!!
I've had a aluminum Craftsman jack for 10 years now with no problems. Recently got a harbor freight table lift I like it not much use yet to give a good review. I will say you have to put a better wheel chalk on this lift. What it comes with is crap.
Been using a Harbor Freight table lift for a few years now. As stated, change out the wheel chock. I welded together some frames that are removable from the table and topped them with plywood so I can ride my bikes right up onto the lift
Been using a $100 Larin for 15 year without fail. Does everything I needed it to do. A buddy just bought a Pitbull lift. Its a nice jack and a much stouter jack than mine, but also cost a good bit more. In the end, they both do the same thing.
I used the red craftsman jack for several years without any problems. I did however buy the harbor freight lift table a couple of years ago and that's been great. I use that for everything. Comes in handy for a work bench when the bike isn't on it
I like my Larin lift for general maintenance and service. Helps to get the wheels off the ground or even just to support a bike upright. For building or major surgery I use my HF table. You can get the work right up in front of you and use the top as a work surface for tools and parts.
I've been using a Direct Lift table lift for 15 years. Without a doubt, one of the most stable lifts on the market. Very professional and works flawlessly. I do all my own maintenance and engine mods. Cant' imagine not have a table for this. I also have the center sicker jack to lift the back tire up on the table. I also use that for cleaning the bike in the driveway. It will lift the whole bike making it easy for washing front and bike wheels. It is the heavy duty professional sicker from Eastern Performance.
I have the red craftsman jack. it was on sale when I bought it. It works great, hiowever I have two complaints. 1) when stepping on the lever to let the jack down its very touchy and comes down WAY to fast and is very bouncy if your let off a little to slow it down. 2) it does not roll under my bike when its on the jiffy stand I have to stand the bike up and hold it with one hand and move the jack under with the other. I dont know what type of jack my friend has but his rolls right under my RG. and no my bike is not lowered. I would like either a J&S or a table but could not afford either at the time I bought this.
You can drill a hole in the end of the down pedal and put a nut and bolt in there as a stop, so when you step on the pedal it will only go down as far as you have the bolt adjusted to hit the frame so it just lets out a minimal amount of air when you step on the pedal, which will lower the bike slowly.
I've been using the 1500lbs Harbor Freight jack similar to the Craftsman one for many years with numerous different bikes. Still going strong and suits my needs.
I'm another believer in the J & S Jack!
Yes, it's pricey but my Roadglide is definitely worth it.
I never worry about the bike being on it and I use it in my driveway all the time.
If you're a Veteran make sure you let them know when you order it and they will give you a discount.
Mike U.
I use harbor freight lift I added some removable side plates that are 12 inches each 4 of them also added a harbor frieght wheel chock 1 man operation the bad part its in Arizona and I am here in Oregon
I have a J&S and it works great. I owned a pitbull prior and prefer the J&S.
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