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Mar 10, 2009 | 05:54 PM

#21

RDKingRider

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I have both and the yellow one is more user friendly

Mar 10, 2009 | 06:03 PM

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golfblues

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From: Danbury CT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marsh

I need a new jack and like the yellow Sears Pro model, but not only are both locations near me out of that model, I also hate to spend that when they have the red one for arounf $100.00. What would be the disadvantage to using the red one. I know the yellow works well.
Marsh

Here's a yellow for sale cheap in the HDF classys & it's in your state. What a coincidence, ya think?

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/motor...ale-cheap.html

BTW, I have the yellow too & it works fine for limited use meaning maintenance or cleaning & such but if it's for heavy use & major repairs I would go with the J&S.

Last edited by golfblues; Mar 10, 2009 at 06:07 PM.

Mar 10, 2009 | 06:53 PM

#23

budnlucy

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I have the red one and had no problems with it. Alittle to high so I just put a 2x4 under the jiffy stand and that gives me the clearence I need.

Mar 10, 2009 | 08:55 PM

#24

Dorkman

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I think this is our semi-monthly jack thread...

Mar 10, 2009 | 09:15 PM

#25

bcox

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Check out these videos. It speaks for itself. You get what you pay for. These videos are why I got a J&S.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QLAB065qj4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySDR9ogg6Ac

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO4-UTl5CiQ

Mar 10, 2009 | 09:48 PM

#26

NavyPT

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From: Florida Panhandle

I had the red Sears jack, not a great experience with it. The jack mechanism became "jacked" up and I ended up selling it. Personally I won't consider another low budget Sears jack.

Mar 10, 2009 | 10:07 PM

#27

wolfshead1

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Had both,yellow is more maneuverable and lighter.You can get by with the red one.Yellow is better,how much better depends on you and the check book.HF is as good as the Sears red one and cheaper I think.

Mar 11, 2009 | 10:25 PM

#28

Marsh

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Quote:

Originally Posted by golfblues

A coincidence indeed. Turns out I know this guy, in fact have ridden with him. He e mailed me today and mentioned he had a yellow jack for sale and I said "SOLD"!!!
Life is good.
Marsh

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Mar 12, 2009 | 11:08 AM

#29

golfblues

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From: Danbury CT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marsh

A coincidence indeed. Turns out I know this guy, in fact have ridden with him. He e mailed me today and mentioned he had a yellow jack for sale and I said "SOLD"!!!
Life is good.
Marsh

You're welcome