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Apr 21, 2018 | 07:36 AM

Tarkus60

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From: Salem IN

Jack help

I installed progressive 944 rear shocks, they lower 1 inch.
Now my harbor freight jack will not fit under the frame.
Fully compressed it is 6 inches high.
Anyone have a J&S or pit-bull jack could you measure the fully compressed height?
Thanks in advance.......

Apr 21, 2018 | 08:08 AM

chamokie

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From: Milton Mills NH

I use a couple of 2x6 boards. Angle both ends, you can drive on and drive off. You will also need a piece for the kick stand. Heck of a lot cheaper than buying a new jack.

Apr 21, 2018 | 08:10 AM

RHPAW

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From: Driftless Area

I have Progressive 412's on my Shovel...same thing.
My wife gave me one of those roller chocks that allow you to spin the wheel when cleaning. I just pull the bike up onto it, and it raises it just enough to get the bike lift under it.

Apr 21, 2018 | 09:20 AM

Bluraven

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarkus60

The Sears yellow jack or HF equivalent drops to 4” which I believe is the same as the JS and Pitbulls.
You could also just simple drive up on a 2X6 on the front or back tire and that might get you high enough.

With the evergoing 20% off coupon you can get the HF version of my Sears yellow jack for $144. I seem to recall seeing it on sale for $129.
With the aluminum jack you not only have less than $150 in it but it’s light enough to hang on the wall when it’s not in use.

Last edited by Bluraven; Apr 21, 2018 at 09:24 AM.

Apr 21, 2018 | 10:14 AM

dixonk

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I have the HF blue jack which looks identical to sears yellow jack. It fits perfectly under my lowered FX. Lowest point is less than 4" fully compressed.

Apr 21, 2018 | 12:11 PM

ttyndall

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Tarkus60,
My J&S has the 2 support arms at a slight angle when lowered. The highest end (back side) is close to 5" from the ground. However the highest point the frame touches at the point I push it to is not quite 4 3/8th's inches.
I can roll it under my FATBOY Lo.

Apr 21, 2018 | 01:25 PM

09fitz

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I think the OTC is the lowest on the market @ 3.5" to 16.75". I bought one due to my softail sitting so low. I have no complaints as it has proven to be a good jack.