J&S jack or lift table? Pros and cons?
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J&S jack or lift table? Pros and cons?
Looks like I'm finally about to buy a house with a nice garage. I'm looking at either a J&S jack or a lift table like one from Complete Hydraulics. If you could only have one, which would you go with? Is one particularly better for certain tasks? I like to do my own wrenching and don't want want to pick one and then wish I had chosen the other down the road.
I like the idea of having a nice lift table but it seems like a good jack like the J&S would provide better access to a lot of areas on the bike. Thoughts?
I like the idea of having a nice lift table but it seems like a good jack like the J&S would provide better access to a lot of areas on the bike. Thoughts?
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Go with the lift table. Make sure you get one that secures the front tire. If your worried about getting to the underside of your bike you can always get a sissor jack with a wide footprint. You can get one from Harbor Frieght. I got my table from them about a year ago with a coupon that was in American Iron. Total cost out the door was less than 3 bills. The table is rated at 1200 lbs.
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I have both and only use the lift. With the front tire clamped and the black jack scissor jack under the back of the frame, I can change the rear tire. By using tie downs on the back of the bike and the scissor jack under the front of the frame, I can change the front tire or remove the forks. Plus you never have to get on your knees.
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I've got both,since I got my table from Complete Hydraulics with the scissor jack,I never use the J&S jack.I can change both front and rear tires using the scissor jack and with a lift height of 33" no more bending over, so its easy access no matter what the task,great addition to the garage for both cleaning and service work.If I could only have one it would be a table lift.I've had the table from C H for 3years now with no problems very good quality,I use it at least 4 or 5 times a week.
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J & s jack a winner!
Looks like I'm finally about to buy a house with a nice garage. I'm looking at either a J&S jack or a lift table like one from Complete Hydraulics. If you could only have one, which would you go with? Is one particularly better for certain tasks? I like to do my own wrenching and don't want want to pick one and then wish I had chosen the other down the road.
I like the idea of having a nice lift table but it seems like a good jack like the J&S would provide better access to a lot of areas on the bike. Thoughts?
I like the idea of having a nice lift table but it seems like a good jack like the J&S would provide better access to a lot of areas on the bike. Thoughts?
