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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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You get what you pay for. If you make a living with your tools, you will want a J&S or a Pitbull. If you are a weekend warrior trying to keep it on the cheap ...

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Honestly, if yo are careful any will work "good enough". Personally, for a jack, I would go J&S. I have used them and they are fan-flucking-tastic. Well worth the extra cash with customer service that is beyond top notch. Yes, if you buy the service plan, HF will warranty the bottle jack in theirs. However, you better register the product 3 days after purchase or keep that receipt real close and real safe. J&S warranties theirs and offers replacement bottle jacks for a good price. Their customer service is second to none.
 
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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I also have the Sears Yellow Jack. It serves my needs. I use it for detailing and LIGHT WRENCHING....



 
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 06:16 PM
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I have a four by six block that i trimmed with a band saw. Set it next to the high side and lift bike off stand, then slide under bike. It cost me 0 dollars.
 
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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I really like the j & s jack. Check their web site. Some folks get a little freaked out if you don't do a search first. Don't worry about it.
 
Old Mar 8, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockyriver
Sears yellow jack here. See the pics below
lol what a POS check my other posts
 
Old Mar 9, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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thanks for the support folks. I think i will start with a cheapee.
 
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 05:21 AM
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Don't worry about the search function police. I got the Harbor Freight yellow on sale for $59, and it works great.
 
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 05:29 AM
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Get the red J&S with yellow pitbull trim from harbor freight.........JUST KIDDING!
Had the red Sears for years and it worked great, son-in-law has it now and to my knowledge it is still doing the job.

Bought the J&S and love it.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 05:39 AM
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I've had a Craftsman Red jack for a few years and used on at least 4 or 5 scoots. Caught it on sale at Sears for $50. It's done a good job so far. I only use it to clean and inspect the lower part of the scooter. Not used for heavy maintenance or repairs.
 
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by mutantslab
thanks for the support folks. I think i will start with a cheapee.
good luck
 



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