Lift or Jack?
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Last edited by sifularson; Nov 13, 2010 at 12:28 AM.
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From: New Jersey
I got a floor jack and a lift. Floor jack is great to maintain the front end/change the front tire. Lift hands down is awesome to have. I got mine from Greg Smith Equipment for $600, hold up to $1,000 pounds. Can't ask for anything more and it will last a long time!
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Depends on your needs...jacks are good for cleaning, minor wrenching (major too, if you wish) and storage. Lifts are great for major work on the bike. Go with what works, or get the best of both...
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From: Overland Park, Ks
Thanks for all the replies. I think I'll get a lift. Since my area is 12' by 22' and we have two bikes I think I'll set up the lift to were I can park on it as well. As someone mentioned above I could just pull up into the wheel chock and get off. Should be convient enough and save space. Now I have to decide on what brand.
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Likewise, I have both. Got the lift years ago and just recently got the jack. The lift is great for almost everything. One thing you can't do very easily on the lift is remove the front wheel/tire. The jack on the other hand makes front wheel removal easy. The jack is also great for getting the wheels off the ground when cleaning them. It's nice to be able to rotate the wheel. Before the jack I use to do a section of the wheel then roll the bike and do the next section, then roll it again and so on - pain-in-the-***!
And one final point. I'm never concerned with the stability of the bike when it's on the lift. I can't always say that with the jack.
And one final point. I'm never concerned with the stability of the bike when it's on the lift. I can't always say that with the jack.
One of these and you don't have to drag your jack out when your cleaning your wheels.