Pressure, so it actually rests on the safety locks and not the jack

 

Thanks!

 

That isn't why I bought my chock, but it can be used for that purpose.

The only downside to the mod and/or lifts such as the J&S is that the lift pads are in the way of the isolators. If you are doing a mod such as installing true-track, this is where a wheel chock becomes helpful. You can't lift your bike AND work on the isolators.

A wheel chock and a small automotive jack is necessary in that instance.

 

The Sears jack is a good jack (almost identical) but you can get the H.F. one cheaper. Been using my H.F. almost a year now with no problems. Just hold onto the handlebars when you lower it and step on the pedal all the way down.

Here's a good shot of Dyna mod, moves pads to miss the Dyna oil pan which drops down below the frame. Bought grade 8, longer 1/2" dia. bolts (drilled out holes a bit) to move the pads to the 'outside' of the lift frames. Takes maybe 10 mins to do the mod (not including the trip to Ace hardware). You will need a good sharp 1/2" drill bit. Most folks don't but I still use plywood pads to raise it up a bit off pads so it leaves more clearance on clutch cable underneath. Put scrape leather strips on plywood to keep from slipping. Holds good.



If you look at the bottom just inside the rails next to floor, you will see the jagged teeth that the locking bar sets into that the previous posters were talking about. This will keep the jack from settling if the hydraulic leaks down some (mine don't) but should always have the locking bar set.

 

Does anybody know where I can get a rebuild kit or a new bottle jack for the HF big red jack? I've tried adding hydraulic fluid but it won't stay up with weight on it.

 

I assume you mean the HF yellow jack, since the red one is a Sears jack. I don't know for sure where to buy a replacement bottle for them. I did look once since I was curious if mine ever failed. They had none on the shelf at HF that would match it verbatum. However if you just measured the compressed height of it, you very well could find one that would fit and you might have to drill and tap new mounting holes.

However since a complete parts list comes with the jack I would imagine if you contacted HR online at their website they could sell you a replacement. Be carefull of how much they want for it since you can just buy a whole new HF jack on sale for $79. Good luck with it.

 

Just bought my jack and did this mod today. It worked great! Thanks for the help.

 

I have the big red torin, I bought it used and don't know if it's worth repairing....Maybe I'll buy a new one and use it for parts

 

Coke habit?

 

Well, after a day of fun here in DC, I can offer some good news about the stability of the modified Sears lift. I had my bike up on the lift fully raised and locked with the safety lock arms and no straps when the quake hit today.
I thought for sure I would find her on her side in the garage... But no, she stayed on the lift just as she was before the quake. Not bad for a 5.9 quake and a $100.00 lift.