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Offline DAYLEY/CHALLENGER

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3 Tons
« on: March 10, 2015 - 05:21:58 PM »
Well over the years I have uses one of those small floor jacks you buy at Walmart..... has worked well.  But I got a new one.......Tractor Supply......was $99 for $79.......3 ton and much heavier  almost 80 #.......I think I will like it...............
Dave or David




Offline roadman5312

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Re: 3 Tons
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2015 - 05:31:15 PM »
Cool, those jacks are very tough, along with their jack stands. You sure took care of the little shaver, not even dirty/greasy.  :2thumbs:  I'm anal that way too with my stuff.   :cooldancing:

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Re: 3 Tons
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2015 - 10:13:43 PM »
now don't forget to wrap the handle with some foam pipe insulation to help protect the finish you everything you lift with it.    good insurance because sometimes stuff happens
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Offline DAYLEY/CHALLENGER

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Re: 3 Tons
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2015 - 10:23:39 PM »
One brand of the jacks had foam so I do intend to put some on the handle.   The pics really don't show the differences too well, but the new jack really is a lot larger .
Dave or David

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Re: 3 Tons
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2015 - 09:16:23 AM »
made that same upgrade a few years ago....you will like the bigger jack!

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Re: 3 Tons
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2015 - 11:54:52 AM »
made that same upgrade a few years ago....you will like the bigger jack!

Jason
Me too. Then about a year later I bought another one. Keep one always available for the daily driver.
I've had my torin 3 ton jack for about 6 years now. No issues yet.
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Offline dpcd67

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Re: 3 Tons
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2015 - 07:09:14 PM »
Check out Harbor Freight; they have some nice jacks for $79 or so.
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Re: 3 Tons
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2015 - 06:03:57 PM »
I have a 5 ton craftsman jack that has crappped out. I know I need to replace it some day, but haven't gotten around to it. This might be a good deal to do that.

Offline jimynick

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Re: 3 Tons
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2015 - 10:36:43 PM »
My 40 year old Blawkhawk works as well as the day I bought it. A good jack is a necessary thing and I wish you the enjoyment of it!  :thumbsup:

Offline brads70

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Re: 3 Tons
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2015 - 08:24:55 AM »
I keep looking for a good deal on a circle track 3 pump aluminum jack. But nothing yet..... :money:
I have a big old jack that will lift anything but it weights a ton!
Brad
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