I got my lo pro jack from costo.. its ****ing awesome!

 

thanks for the info and help guys...im looking into a makita impact wrench and probably gonna stick with the harbor freight jack with warranty, i always use jack stands so if all else fails with the floor jack ill just take it back

 

This thing has been worth every penny to me:

Pelican Parts.com - Low Profile High-Lift Floor Jack


And these stands:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...er=TOL-10498-1

 

I have the low profile jack from Costco, $90 I think. Instructions (with most jacks) say to bleed the air out of the oiled system before use. Costco return policy ftw as well.

 

are those jack stands 60 each or for a pair?

 

"ESCO Flat Top Jack Stand (sold individually) with rubber pad, 6000 pound capacity $69.95"

 

I have a 1/2 drive Craftsman cordless electric impact and it's an impressive tool.

 

so you do like the craftsman..heard its pretty weak and tat the quality of craftsman tools have been going south

 

Makita makes a nice combo.


Whatever jack you buy, can't go wrong with craftsman 4 ton jack stands.

 

This is the one I have, and while I don't have anything to compare it to, I have yet to find something that it won't break loose. Besides strut bolts. But it still got a couple of them, just not all of them.

Craftsman Impact Wrench Kit: Change Flats in Seconds with Sears

 

I hope you're not using that as shown in the advertisement.

You need to be using a torque stick.

 

I keep hearing that it's bad to remove lugs with an impact.

I do it all the time (but tighten with torque wrench). What danger will befall me?

Jim

 

i was checking that out to but i am totally confused on what the hell is the difference between an Impact driver and an Impact wrench... i figures i needed an impact wrench????

 

Makita impacts are a beast. My 12v has been going for over 10 years now with nearly daily use, while my Snapon 18v died after just 3 years.

As far as my floor jack and stands, I have the Costco ones and they've worked fine for years.

 

Impact driver for bits and adapters. Impact wrench =1/4, 3/8, 1/2 drive ( for sockets)