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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Default J&S or Pitbull?

Looking at picking one of these jacks. They both look like they are sturdy and will fit the bill, and they both get great reviews. It looks like I can run the Pitbull off a compressor, but I won't be needing that. Any input on one vs. the other?

The Pitbull is a little more expensive and lifts the bike a little higher. Any other input?

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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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The Pitbull is a little more expensive and lifts the bike a little higher. LOL

Really not much more to say than that. I bought the J&S because they are made about 40 miles from here, my dealer has them in stock, and I got 15% discount. Can't beat that. Aside from that, the jack does everything I want it to. I can put my SG up on it and push it around the garage with one hand. I can raise it high enough to work on it or detail it easily (I have an adjustable height seat) and it's great for winter storage.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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I have the J&S and have been very happy with it.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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Pitbull for sure!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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Pitbull (taste great) J&S (less filling)

tasts great!, less filling!
taste great!, less filling!

nope no difference at all
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by kjelders
Pitbull (taste great) J&S (less filling)

tasts great!, less filling!
taste great!, less filling!

nope no difference at all
Probably a good analogy....less filling is always a good thing...
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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I went with the J&S. Very friendly service on the phone. I don't need the extra height or the larger footprint. I don't think you can go wrong with either choice.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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J&S for me - great people to work with
 
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What about their respective wheel chocks? Anyone with experience with either brand?
 
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Originally Posted by TexasJR
Probably a good analogy....less filling is always a good thing...
That's not what she said.....
 
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