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Jul 31, 2012 | 10:18 AM

#11

Racer99

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Just Love my J&S Jack.

http://www.jsjacks.com/

Jul 31, 2012 | 10:20 AM

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Airborne350G

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I agree, that bike was swaying front to back. Also dropped like a rock when he let it down.

As for a floor jack do not use that on the crossmember. It will bend.

Jul 31, 2012 | 10:26 AM

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djbiker

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If anyone thinks that Sears lift is stable, you should see my Pitbull lift. You can lift it, and then two people can climb onto the seat and it never moves and isn't tied down. Amazingly stable. That video of the Sears jack is terrifying!!!

Jul 31, 2012 | 10:41 AM

#14

jjnoble

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They all wobble around. The pitbull has a wider base so even though the bike wobbles on it, the whole thing is much less likely to tip over.

Last edited by jjnoble; Jul 31, 2012 at 10:45 AM.

Jul 31, 2012 | 10:44 AM

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djbiker

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If you let the Pitbull down onto the safety catches and not just the jack holding it, it is wildly stable and the bike doesn't wobble at all.

Jul 31, 2012 | 12:17 PM

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Nicky Pass

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Look at this....then decide.

Jul 31, 2012 | 12:27 PM

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Terrabella

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[QUOTE=Nicky Pass;10145347]Look at this....then decide.

Wow, very impressive. J&S will be the one I buy. Thanks for the video.

Jul 31, 2012 | 12:38 PM

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Leftcoaster

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Oh yeah! Well my jack can beat your jack all up!!!
Come on now, none of those jacks are what you could describe as 'stable' ('wildly stable'? Really now.). They're great for washing bikes and light mechanicals but pretty lousy for oil changes.
If you want real stability and comfort while you're working, a table lift is the best (got one of those too).

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Jul 31, 2012 | 01:39 PM

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skratch

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Leftcoaster

Come on now, none of those jacks are what you could describe as 'stable' ('wildly stable'? Really now.). They're great for washing bikes and light mechanicals but pretty lousy for oil changes.
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what? my j&s jack is very stable and is great for oil changes. all 3 holes.