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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Da Gumpmeister
Well, intead of advertising it as a 'jack', call it a boat anchor. They cost more 'round here. J/K (But boat anchors do cost more here)

Yea, 30-40 if someone wants/needs it.

Finally making the move to a J&S? Or so frustrated, not gonna work on it anymore?
considering the j&s....the red one just sits in the corner....
 
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Have had no problem in 4 years with my red jack. Had my 09 UC up in the sky yesterday to put a air ride system on it.
 
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by learfxr
I have one my dad gave me. I've never used it on a bike, cause I didn't have a bike last year. I needed a way to get the transmission installed in my lifted Jeep without it landing on my head. That jack is awesome for that job. It also was great for axle swaps on the jeep. I can put it under the rear axle of the YJ and pick the whole thing up in the air if I work on the back section. I have put that thing to some good use.

You can kinda see mine under the back of the YJ and the front is supported on stands and blocks.


That's how I've been with mine - shown it no respect at all. I do have a floor jack, but I've used the red jack for the front of my tractor, and on and on. It still works fine.

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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by schumacher
if you read the reviews on the Sears site, they should pay you to take it
I have the Sears red motorcycle jack.It has been great for me.I have used it at least 10 times and it has never failed.I don't know why people on here hate this jack,but mine has been flawless.


I used it to replace my drive belt,and the jack was flawless
 
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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So, for those who have negative opinions of the red jack, what are some of the specific problems with it?
 
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