New Jack needed for lift
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New Jack needed for lift
As the title said. I need a new jack for my lift. Not the big lift to raise it up high but the smaller one used for detailing or minor maintenance. The jack on mine jerks as it goes down and makes me concerned about the herky jerky movements. Any recommendations? Everything else on the lift I like.
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As the title said. I need a new jack for my lift. Not the big lift to raise it up high but the smaller one used for detailing or minor maintenance. The jack on mine jerks as it goes down and makes me concerned about the herky jerky movements. Any recommendations? Everything else on the lift I like.
Has it been leaking?
You may have air in the cylinder and need to bleed it.
Is there a fill port?
Harbor Freight has a variety of bottle jacks that you may be able to use on your lift/jack.
Does it jerk goinng down with no load on it?
You may need to just grease/lube the friction points of the lift if they are dry and not lubricated.
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As the title said. I need a new jack for my lift. Not the big lift to raise it up high but the smaller one used for detailing or minor maintenance. The jack on mine jerks as it goes down and makes me concerned about the herky jerky movements. Any recommendations? Everything else on the lift I like.
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As the title said. I need a new jack for my lift. Not the big lift to raise it up high but the smaller one used for detailing or minor maintenance. The jack on mine jerks as it goes down and makes me concerned about the herky jerky movements. Any recommendations? Everything else on the lift I like.
My guess is you will end up buying a new Motorcycle/ATV lift when you are there.
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