I came into work late today so that I could go to the Harbo Freight Retail Store Grand Opening. :embarrasm

It's all of .5miles from my house, and I can really see it being a cause of problems in my marriage. :stickoutt

But I just use the WWTTD idea, and go with it. ARHH ARHH ARHH, MORE POWER :evil2

I came into work late today so that I could go to the Harbo Freight Retail Store Grand Opening. :embarrasm

It's all of .5miles from my house, and I can really see it being a cause of problems in my marriage. :stickoutt

But I just use the WWTTD idea, and go with it. ARHH ARHH ARHH, MORE POWER :evil2

NICE!!!

Where is it????

You should have some WWTTD bracelets made.

Harbor Freight does pretty much rule, though. :buttrock

I want to get a cordless impact wrench like JVs and a new jack!

There were 2 lines that wrapped around the entire store. And the parking lot was full of pickup trucks. :)

Jed, it's next to Safeway, across Perring Pkwy from me. :D

I want to get a cordless impact wrench like JVs and a new jack!

I just want my jack to f'cking arrive. They never told me it was backordered when I ordered it online...

Cool! Maybe I can now get that jack I've always wanted!!!

Between hanging out at DMG and the new Harbor Freight store nearby, we're like the dudes from King of the Hill. Doby even has the couch! We just need beers...

Check out this jack on their site!

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91039

Description:
3000 LB. CAPACITY LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM RACING JACK

:eek:

Check out this jack on their site!

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91039

Description:
3000 LB. CAPACITY LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM RACING JACK

:eek:
I have that same RACING jack :eek:

Between hanging out at DMG and the new Harbor Freight store nearby, we're like the dudes from King of the Hill. Doby even has the couch! We just need beers...


Which one of us is Boomhaur.

(In a mumbled voice), I tell you what, them dang o'l german cars goi'n, by all the time......

Pete

I have that same RACING jack :eek:

:eek:

Wow...does that mean you are...

Dare I say...?

A... RACECAR DRIVER? :eek:

maybe we should go there Fri. night instead on DMG's?

Is the harbor freight jack reliable guys though? 3000 lbs?

Is the harbor freight jack reliable guys though? 3000 lbs?
:dunno I have had no problems with mine yet? I have used it on all of my cars, and even on a friends Pathfinder. I have heard some horror stories about them breaking, I just make sure I have jackstands under it at all times.

I'll make sure Greg is underneath benching my car just in case.

I'll make sure Greg is underneath benching my car just in case.

Yeah, and Ken should be there, too. :D

"Uhhh...where's the gym?"

Yeah, and Ken should be there, too. :D

"Uhhh...where's the gym?"

True! We have 2 other resident meatheads now-JV and Ken!

i am not a meathead anymore. just fat

"Uhhh...where's the fridge?"

good question

pretty good price, I think i'll have to pick one up.

too bad their RACING jacks break all the time.

Ive had to replace 2 within about a year and a half. Finally I said forget it and just got a Sears Aluminum one... :confused:

3000 lbs, man?


:eek:

makes good handle car, but makes grapping difficult.

too bad their RACING jacks break all the time.

Ive had to replace 2 within about a year and a half. Finally I said forget it and just got a Sears Aluminum one... :confused:

yikes! Thanks for the heads up Eric!

too bad their RACING jacks break all the time.

Ive had to replace 2 within about a year and a half. Finally I said forget it and just got a Sears Aluminum one... :confused:

Where did yours break?

I called up the HF folks and they said they had a batch of jacks that had saddles and <the piece you put the handle into> made as CAST aluminum, whereas they are supposed to be FORGED. They told me that their current batch of jacks have these pieces forged.

Another failure mode appears to be the ears on the saddle. They are not meant to support the weight of the car, but people are jacking up the car on them, causing problems.

John

doh...........how much does the sears one run for? My stupid Team MechaniX one just broke after a couple of years :(

nice photochop of your car, SoloII///M. I love it when ricers make it look like their cars lift wheels like proper racing cars.

:rolleyes:


:devillook

FYI, the retail store is not the same as the website. They carry most of what the online store does, and will match online prices if you bring in a printout of the item. :D

FYI, the retail store is not the same as the website. They carry most of what the online store does, and will match online prices if you bring in a printout of the item. :D

So you actually verified this with the store?

FYI, the retail store is not the same as the website. They carry most of what the online store does, and will match online prices if you bring in a printout of the item. :D

I am going to Photoshop the ads and print them up. Muahahahahahahahaha!

Cordless Impact Wrench: 2 for $5
Aluminum RACING :eek: Jack: Free

Yes, I went to the store again today and asked them that.

Which one of us is Boomhaur.

(In a mumbled voice), I tell you what, them dang o'l german cars goi'n, by all the time......

Pete
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---Eric

I have a similar one that I bought from Costco a couple years ago. It works fine. Some people have complained about the prongs near the lifting pad breaking. Mine twists unless it is absolutely perpendicular to the chassis. If mine lasts 3 years I will feel I got my money out of it. It works better than my old Sears jack did. It lifts the car higher than the Sears.

I threw out those impact wrenches that connect to the battery. I bought 3 of them at once. I was planning on leaving them in the car and giving one away. All 3 did not work. It was too late for me to return them.

Just realize, you get what you pay for. it is not a $600 aluminum jack that costs $90. My Costco may have been more than $200. If you get a year out of it I'd say you saved yourself a hernia from lifting a heavier jack.

Best impact wrench is the 18V Dewalt.

Just realize, you get what you pay for. it is not a $600 aluminum jack that costs $90. My Costco may have been more than $200. If you get a year out of it I'd say you saved yourself a hernia from lifting a heavier jack.

Best impact wrench is the 18V Dewalt.

If my crappy $60 cordless impact wrench (24V) lasts me two seasons I'll be happy. I'm not spending $400 on a snap on or $300 on a DeWalt to change my tires every weekend. It's just not worth it. If I had a garage to actually do work on my car, well, I'd probably just get an air compressor and an air impact.

I've used Eric's Snap on and it is WAY nicer than the POS I have, but for what I use it for it is just overkill.

I've heard the horror stories of the aluminum RACING jack, but I'm willing to take a chance on it.

If my crappy $60 cordless impact wrench (24V) lasts me two seasons I'll be happy. I'm not spending $400 on a snap on or $300 on a DeWalt to change my tires every weekend. It's just not worth it. If I had a garage to actually do work on my car, well, I'd probably just get an air compressor and an air impact.

I've used Eric's Snap on and it is WAY nicer than the POS I have, but for what I use it for it is just overkill.

I've heard the horror stories of the aluminum RACING jack, but I'm willing to take a chance on it.

Overkill :rolleyes: WWTTD? :evil2

Best impact wrench is the 18V Dewalt.

I respectfully disagree. The SnapOn 14.4 and 18V are hands down, the BEST.

My jacks all broke valves or similar as they would not hold pressure. I bled them as instructed to no avail. The first one I got HF to replace for me because a friend had just bought his so I claimed it was new and we just bought it.... second time around, no such luck.

damn, I might have to move into John's den if he's only 0.5 mile away.

---

been using this set for the past 3 years with no complaints. :)

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00950134000

Well maybe not .5miles... I'll have to clock it... It may be .4miles :stickoutt

And I just bought another welding helmet last night. It's an Autodimming one that they had their G O sale price of $50. :D

And other random stuff too.

There's something else you need at the Garage...

You need Heidi from Home Improvement!

Too bad you can't get her at Harbor Freight!

Nah, I have this: :icon23:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum///attachment.php?attachmentid=58727

I don't see any tools?

Not for you! For me!

I don't see any tools?

I guess John was clipped out of that pic. :D

Sorry, I couldn't resist that one! :stickoutt

:lol: Dork, not tool :rolleyes:

There's something else you need at the Garage...

You need Heidi from Home Improvement!

Too bad you can't get her at Harbor Freight!



MMMMMM Heidi. :ylinlove:

Pete

I respectfully disagree. The SnapOn 14.4 and 18V are hands down, the BEST.


OK. I retrac t my statement. My 12v Snap-On sucked. I could never break free the bolts even with a full charged battery. When I bought a 14v battery it made all the difference. I like Bill's Dewalt. Now this reminds me, I need a spare 14.4 battery.

Bill has a Millwalke (sp?) And I have it now MWUHAHAHAHAHAHHA:evil2:

Bill has a Millwalke (sp?) And I have it now MWUHAHAHAHAHAHHA:evil2:

"Milwaukee" fool. As in my home town.

"Milwaukee" fool. As in my home town.

Home to Cheeseheads, Kringles and John V.

So you are a Good Tool?

"Milwaukee" fool. As in my home town.

what does milwaukee have to do with omaha?

:nono

Bill has a Millwalke (sp?) And I have it now MWUHAHAHAHAHAHHA:evil2:
bump :stickoutt

I need it back so I can sell it to buy........http://www.dewalt.com//ProductImages/PC_Graphics/PHOTOS/DEWALT/TOOLS/LARGE/8/DC821KA_1.jpg

always talking about you playing with your tools.....

:eek:

Wow...does that mean you are...

Dare I say...?

A... RACECAR DRIVER? :eek:


NO, it means he can change tires in 14 seconds.

Joe

harbor freight ftw I dont know how many parts my dad and I have bought from there. Some thread bumpage from quite a while ago :shifty

Bump

always talking about you playing with your tools.....;)

Bump will you help me build a new desktop computer in addition to fixing Mere's laptop? I'll pay with a child, I gots two to choose from, both low miles.

bump

will you help me build a new desktop computer in addition to fixing Mere's laptop? I'll pay with a child, I gots two to choose from, both low miles.

I will build a computer for you if I can have the girl :naughty

bump :stickoutt

I need it back so I can sell it to buy........http://www.dewalt.com//ProductImages/PC_Graphics/PHOTOS/DEWALT/TOOLS/LARGE/8/DC821KA_1.jpg The Milwaukee 28V one is better. Lucky for you I have one for sale.

The Milwaukee 28V one is better. Lucky for you I have one for sale.Milwaukee is nice ....but, gotta keep it in the MAR. Here's our new 36V, 1/2" impact, a bit overkill for autocross and track, but a nice product.
http://www.dewalt.com//ProductImages/PC_Graphics/PHOTOS/DEWALT/TOOLS/LARGE/8/DC800KL_1.jpg

bill, i am waiting for my "sample" gun to try on Jesse's RACECAR