Today I got an email with the 20 percent off any item coupon.

Makes the purchase more affordable.

This is mine with the mods done to it.

 

 

Ive never had forward tipping issues as of yet. I will say the only real problem Ive seen is that it can be slippery as hell. I changed the front wheel chock, added a few U bolts here and there and bought a center jack for under the frame, so I can lift the rear wheel.
Other than that I'm all good.

 

I have thought about scrubbing the deck and ramp with a Scotch-brite pad, then wiping down with denatured alcohol to get as much residue and grease off as possible, and then using 3-4 coats of truck bed liner, on mine. I have had decent luck with the type that you apply yourself (with a roller), fairly durable and non-slip on metal and wood. I considered the non-slip tape that people use on skateboards / surfboards, but afraid that the diamond plate texture on the table, would prevent it from sticking very well.

 

Well I broke down and got the Harbor Freight lift. Have not had a chance to try it out yet but I feel a lot better about the purchase after hearing the success stories here. I like the truck liner idea, may have to give that a try.

 

Go the auto store, buy a bottle of hydraulic jack oil, top off the cylinder reservoir, and bleed/stroke the valve before your first use. Most of the hydraulic equipment from China is shipped with just a little bit of oil - it'll quit working after the first lift or two without filling.


Hope this helps,
John

 

Brought mine last month $279, already modded out.

 

Very nice. Can you post a pic of the bottom? I would love to see how those boards are quick attached

 

They're a decent lift for the dough. Go to the HF website and you can sign up for coupons and deals. I get them weekly and once in a while you'll get some outstanding deals if you keep on the BOLO.

 

3/4 or 5/8 conduit into 1 inch square tubing.