Originally Posted By: JHZR2
Originally Posted By: dlundblad
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
I posted a review of the HF aluminum jack a few years back. Is it great? No. Is it the "undisputed king of the garage" as they claim and they paid some magazine to state in a comparison? No.
But it's as light as I think you'll find, more compact in size than some others, and works decent.
A quick search will find a coupon for it for $68.99 right now.
You can find some great quality US and European steel jacks, but Aluminum seems tougher to me to find.
Would the scissor Jack fit under with a flat? I'd assume yes, but you never know.
I am very surprised to see you mention HF as a consideration.
Please find me a US or at least first world Aluminum Jack that is remotely available... Perhaps some digging will find one, I didn't. I have a US made steel Jack that I find most trustworthy. In a pinch, that HF Jack is indeed handy.
If you can't beat them, join them I guess? You just seen to bash on HF any chance you get which is why I was surprised to see you mention them.
Personally, if I disliked a store so much and there wasn't an option available that fit my needs (in this case, a USA made aluminum jack), I'd change my needs a bit. A USA made steel jack being the case here.
You are correct. HF does make some pretty handy tools that are great in a pinch. Go there buying a $1.99 set of drill bits and I am afraid you'd end up highly disappointed though.