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Old Feb 7, 2019 | 04:33 PM
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yup....lots of different opinions. Please do a search and see what has been discussed in the past.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2019 | 10:19 PM
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bought this one at Menards. Works great

https://www.menards.com/main/tools-h...8840947&ipos=1
 
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Old Feb 8, 2019 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. P.
Needing to do some front end work and needing a bike jack. Read a lot of horror stories about jack braking and letting bikes fall, do not want to be there. Any help about good ones to buy or bad ones to stay away from would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance 07 ultra
Have had my RK up on a craftsman -- https://www.sears.com/craftsman-prof...190208142542:s
for months this winter while I have been doing upgrades. Good solid jack and has locks that kick in twice on your way up.
 
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