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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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Arrow walmart "hi-lift" jack

saw this today at walmart and was wondering if its any good. anyone here have any experience with it?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Torin-Jack...-Jack/14560049
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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Review on botom of page said

Foot does not fit on jack. Poorly designed. May be able to fix with a cutting torch and welder. Cannot be used just have it sitting there. Total waste of money.


check out tractor supply co. there pretty sturdy
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 12:13 PM
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A genuine hi-lift is that same price...
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 04:38 PM
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Even the knock off at Harbor Freight is cheaper.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mr white
A genuine hi-lift is that same price...
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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There's only one hi-lift
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by rmoore1031
Even the knock off at Harbor Freight is cheaper.
Harbor freight has them for 34.99 right now with a coupon
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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Be careful with the knock offs. I've seen farm jacks from TSC bend lifting a vehicle. I own 2 hi lifts and wouldn't buy another brand.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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A real one is literally only $35 more than a Chinese HF one. Buy the damn real one.
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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 09:40 PM
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I went with the HiLift myself but was considering the smittybuilt version to save a few bucks. Decided not to chance it for a few bucks.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Winches-W...FWXZQgodsV0ASw
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 05:31 AM
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I just spent 15 minutes with a sledge hammer trying to get the base off one of those for a customer. Get a Hi-lift, you can do much more with them safely.
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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 06:21 AM
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When you consider that your life could depend on this piece of equipment working properly and quality materials, does literally a couple of dollars make anything else even a consideration??

Buy a Hi-Lift and be done with it. I bought the Extreme this time and really like the extra features it offers.

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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 07:22 AM
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I went with the xtreme 60 myself
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