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hi lift
« on: January 21, 2008, 03:26:08 AM »
Is $70 a good deal for a 60" hi-lift (used, including shipping)?
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Re: hi lift
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2008, 03:32:02 AM »
cost you about $70 PLUS shipping for a new one
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Re: hi lift
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2008, 03:34:47 AM »
NO DEAL

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Re: hi lift
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2008, 03:35:50 AM »
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1973 Chevy El Camino: 383 sb, lots of power
2004 Toyota Tacoma TRD 3.4L xtra cab 2.5" skyjacker coilovers/leafs, 32x11.5-15" Super Swamper TSL/SXs, Bent-up front bumper, smittybilt winch, 4xInovations sliders, Bud-built skids, custom rear bumper/light bar, hella lights, "custom" body work

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Re: hi lift
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2008, 03:36:08 AM »
i wouldn't give 20 dollars for that one.  it's covered in rust.  JCWhiney sell one for around 40 new


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Re: hi lift
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2008, 03:39:24 AM »
most stuff from jcwhitney is junk, don't personally know about big red off road jacks

I bought my latest from tractor supply company, but they don't stock a 60" only 48"
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Re: hi lift
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2008, 03:40:27 AM »
NO DEAL

Maybe i should have asked before i bid, too late. :D
1973 Chevy El Camino: 383 sb, lots of power
2004 Toyota Tacoma TRD 3.4L xtra cab 2.5" skyjacker coilovers/leafs, 32x11.5-15" Super Swamper TSL/SXs, Bent-up front bumper, smittybilt winch, 4xInovations sliders, Bud-built skids, custom rear bumper/light bar, hella lights, "custom" body work

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Re: hi lift
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2008, 03:43:33 AM »
most stuff from jcwhitney is junk, don't personally know about big red off road jacks



i've used a few big red products including a bottle jack i still carry.  havd had it for 9 years now, every few years i change out the fluid, works great.  definatly under-rated

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Re: hi lift
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2008, 03:43:55 AM »
there's nothing wrong with a rusty hi-lift.  they're cast, and very solid.  I'm sure the rust is only surface.
if it really bothers you, you can clean it up and paint it
as for the mechanics, if he says the switch operates easily, that's usally the biggest problem, and since it's a REAL hi-lift, you can get rebuild kits for them
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Re: hi lift
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2008, 03:46:21 AM »
there's nothing wrong with a rusty hi-lift.  they're cast, and very solid.  I'm sure the rust is only surface.
if it really bothers you, you can clean it up and paint it
as for the mechanics, if he says the switch operates easily, that's usally the biggest problem, and since it's a REAL hi-lift, you can get rebuild kits for them


yup, the moving parts freeze up prudy easily if they aren't kept oiled up.  never had a "high lift" brand one before.  but i have had a few old-school 'bumper jacks' rust through on me

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Re: hi lift
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2008, 03:47:04 AM »
but a rebuild kit for a used 60" jack is still cheaper at that price than a new one  ;)

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Re: hi lift
« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2008, 03:54:28 AM »
I'm not worried about it.  If it works perfect: GREAT!  if it needs a little TLC, no big deal.
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Re: hi lift
« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2008, 04:08:05 AM »
Harbor Freight, 48", $29!! That's what we got for JD's Jeep...Can't beat that with a stick...