Craftsman 2-1/4 Ton Floor Jack Set with Jack Stands $39 + Free In-Store Pickup

I bought this last time it was on slickdeals probably over a year ago. I have a 2005 Trailblazer and use it to change the oil. It works fine and I'm completely comfortable using it.

Quote from toolman2 : If I were to get under a car I would have to be pretty sure that it's not gonna fall on me. There are no second chances. I am really surprised that they can sell these things with such lax regulations. Just look at the reviews and see how the jack wheels break under normal use. Look at how the hydraulic cylinder leaks over time. I heard that Walker jack stands are the best.

That's why you put your car on jack stands after jacking up your car. I wouldn't feel comfortable underneath a car with any jack holding it up.

The wheels falling off are an easy fix - just tighten the nuts holding the wheels on (they can get loose every so often).

My friend and I have used this jack for 2 years without any problems so far. The jack does take many pumps to get to the max height. If you get one that doesn't have any leaking problems, then this is a fine cheap jack.

Quote from lollerskates : 100% agree. 2 things I won't buy on slickdeals: Car jacks and condoms

Agreed! *slowly puts slickdeals bought condoms away*

For all those recommending a nice/premium/quality jack for regular DIYers...any specific suggestions?

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I bought this kit almost 10 years ago on a similar deal. It's rusty as F and i've never taken care of it, but it still gets the job done. I only use it a few times a year for changing brakes and oil and that kind of stuff. It's not for a serious mechanic. It's for people who want to dabble with a little car maintenance and want to do it with something better and safer than the jack in the trunk.

I bought this and then turned around and cancelled my order. I ended up using a coupon from Advance and getting a better jack (even though it was more money).

you guys know what, it's cheaper than a 2nd hand car jack i got for my car this week earlier from ebay, which only handles 950lbs of weight~ i wish this is the price of a mini size jack~

Quote from nebstrop : For all those recommending a nice/premium/quality jack for regular DIYers...any specific suggestions?

After having a couple of these cheap narrow jacks fail on me I finally bought this and have used it for a few years now with no problems.

http://www.harborfreight.com/floo...68049.html

You can tell the rebranded crapo jacks because all of them are super narrow. How is that narrow jack supposed to hold a load stable without tipping to the side and dropping everything? It can't. Even with tires chocked this thing can tip easily and shift the car sideways as it drops the car onto the jack stands, real fun if you're in a narrow garage when it happens. Not to mention it can't jack anywhere near the weight it's rated for (especially with that short handle), it leaks, it gets air in it and has to be bled all the time, and eventually won't pump up to it's original pitiful height at all anymore.

The jack I've linked is the appropriate width for a floor jack, uses much heavier duty components, and actually lifts the weight that it's rated for. HF prices it all over the place depending on their mood, so just wait for a good price or an emailed Super Coupon if you're subscribed to receive those.

I've had this set for several years. Works great for our small-mid sized cars, never tried it on anything else.

ALWAYS put your car on jack stands before going under it. You guys talking about going under your car with just a jack are insane, people get seriously injured/killed doing things like that.

Quote from Chrisman04 : If I tried to jack my H2 with this I'd probably end up dead. Need something to support 8600lbs cuz I really don't trust the jack that came with it either. Got my hopes up when I finally saw a deal for a jack

- You will not find any reasonably priced floor jacks that can handle 4+ tons anywhere. If you have to lift that much, the bottle jack is king (although not ideal).
- Unless you are somehow lifting the entire vehicle off the ground at once, you don't need a 8600lb rated jack.
- An H2 has a GVWR of 8600, it actually only weighs ~ 6600lbs.
- It's good that you don't trust the factory jack, you should NEVER trust any jack. Jacks are only for raising the car high enough to put jack stands under there and doing a tire change in an emergency where no part of your body is going under the car. Jack stands or ramps are the bare minimum for doing anything other than that emergency tire change.

I would much rather use a cheap crappy old rusty wobbly jack and a set of jack stands over a top of line super rated jack and no jacks stands any day.

Quote from toolman2 : If I were to get under a car I would have to be pretty sure that it's not gonna fall on me. There are no second chances. I am really surprised that they can sell these things with such lax regulations. Just look at the reviews and see how the jack wheels break under normal use. Look at how the hydraulic cylinder leaks over time. I heard that Walker jack stands are the best.

Quote from joshuaH : That's why you put your car on jack stands after jacking up your car. I wouldn't feel comfortable underneath a car with any jack holding it up.

THIS.

No matter how high quality the jack, you're trusting your life to a 50 cent O-Ring. That fails, and the car falls on your head. Darwin award in the making.


Always use jack stands.

Quote from metlfan2003 : The jack stands are pretty decent, the jack is complete garbage. After a few months (and a half dozen uses) the jack leaks like crazy and only lifts half as high as originally designed. Last time i dragged it out the back wheel spun off. Luckily my car is low and the limited lift is enough to get the jack stands under it on the lowest setting.

Well what is a good jack then, good brand, model and how much does one really have to spend to get a deal on a quality product. No use buying this one if it will break and/or isn't safe. Thanks.