Most of what they sell is junk, but there's some okay stuff mixed in.
If you're a pro buy Snap-on, if you're a shade tree mechanic buy
Craftsman, if you use a tool only occasionally (e.g. 600 lb torque
wrench for center lock wheels) buy Harbor Freight.
Brian E. Buxton wrote:
Harbor Freight sells junk. Everything I've ever
bought from them (which isn't much, but does include a floor jack and
jack stands) has been defective, has failed or broken somehow. I'd pay
double what they charge for double the quality.
Brian
On 3/18/12 12:37 PM, Larry Bard wrote:
Thanks, I assume you're referring to this one, for
$160:
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-lightweight-aluminum-racing-jack-with-rapid-pump-68051.html
and implicitly opining that the minimum saddle height of 3.25 inches
should work (which sounds right).
Larry
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:29:01 -0400
From: MStark [at] Copper.net
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Floor Jack -- clearance/recommendation for 512TR
CC: ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com
To: larrybard [at] hotmail.com
I, too, use the aluminum jack from Harbor Freight. It's really light
weight and portable, but adequately study for lifting half a TR.
Michael James wrote:
Ferrari chassis being the stiff beasts that they are,
I've found that half the car arises when either front- or back-lift
point is used. For a 4,000 lb. car, a jack will have to lift 2,000
pounds as the whole side will get airborne. For a 308, I use a 1.5 Ton
race jack - it works fine, but can be a bit of a struggle. Charles
Perry had found a 2-Ton racing (read- low profile) model, same
manufacturer, for his TR. Both units we use are available from Harbor
Freight. Sure, Griots Garage or Jegs will sell you a low-profile
'racing jack', but you'll pay big-bucks for it. Its a simple
contraption - unless you're running a NASCAR pit crew, I doubt you'll
recover an investment in a 'pro' model. The 2-ton racing jack at
Harbor Freight would fit the bill, they're surprisingly well-made.
I've had nothing but problems with my 308, and it has spent more time
on/off jackstands than it has on its own wheels, so I use my jack a LOT.
Jack stands? Consider your garage floor - if you have
a painted/finished surface, you'll want FLAT feet or you'll crush the
finish and damage your floor coating. Otherwise, your standard,
garden-variety Craftsman 2-ton jackstands would do just fine.
M
Shopping for a floor jack that can be used for my
512TR (and 993), and pair of jack stands, I guess. Don't expect to use
it for anything more than changing tires. What's the minimum "saddle"
clearance specification I need? Most regular models seem to be 5",
which is clearly too high, so if I get a low profile model that is,
say, 3 1/2", will that be low enough? What minimum weight rating is
recommended, e.g., 2.5 tons (I have seen a few rated 1.5 tons, which
seems too low)?
I'm willing to put up with a relatively heavy jack if it translates
into significant cost savings.
Also, any guidance on jack stands? I certainly don't want to try and
save a few bucks if the tradeoff is stability/safety.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Larry
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