Bike jack

bigkelk9

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So I have a craftsman bike jack that I got for free that I have used before at work for numerous different things and brought it home to use on my bike and it don't work. I'm looking into getting a new one and don't know where to go for another with the clearance I need.. n e suggestions.. thanks in advance
 

Th3InfamousI

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Roll that bitch up on a couple 2x6's
and then slide your jack under.
X2

I do have a lower profile one that was given to me when I bought the k9 and it's nice. Called Stinger I believe. Don't use it much with the table lift though.

Just pulled it up same one dent said. Wow glad I didn't buy it.. Wow almost what I paid for my table lift haha





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bigkelk9

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OTC 1545 is what I've been looking at and another one I can't remember the brand but both go as low as 2.5 inches no need to get the biker higher just to jack it up it will fit under nicely , look on amazon for otc 1545
Roll that bitch up on a couple 2x6's
and then slide your jack under.
I've looked into that one, pricey little bastards for polishing.. lol.. and that's what I do now is wheel it up on a 2x6 to get it up on a jack and so on..lol
 

bigkelk9

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X2

I do have a lower profile one that was given to me when I bought the k9 and it's nice. Called Stinger I believe. Don't use it much with the table lift though.

Just pulled it up same one dent said. Wow glad I didn't buy it.. Wow almost what I paid for my table lift haha





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If I had room for a table lift I'd go that route, but I don't and the ones that I would be interested in with a jack in the middle are way outta my price range
 
So I have a craftsman bike jack that I got for free that I have used before at work for numerous different things and brought it home to use on my bike and it don't work. I'm looking into getting a new one and don't know where to go for another with the clearance I need.. n e suggestions.. thanks in advance
I bought one of mine through harbor freight. I believe it was under 100. It does what I need it to do
 

bigkelk9

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I am gunna take a look around.. may just get another bottle jack if possible and figure a way to fix this one.. not into spending a bunch on something that I will not use much.. maybe try a harbor freight one even though I am not a fan.. lol
 

Butch Cassidy

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I see them on Craigslist quite often; used, and less than $100. Got mine for $30. It only is 4 1/2 tall, but still about 1/2 too much. So I went to PepBoys (on line) and purchased two drive up ramps (non-metalic) for $27.50 shipped.. so, all is good.
 

bigkelk9

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This is what I got and the bottle jack just gave out on me.. I'm guessing after looking at prices my best bet would be to take it off and try and replace it??? Not a clue as to how to fix it.. lol
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bigkelk9

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I see them on Craigslist quite often; used, and less than $100. Got mine for $30. It only is 4 1/2 tall, but still about 1/2 too much. So I went to PepBoys (on line) and purchased two drive up ramps (non-metalic) for $27.50 shipped.. so, all is good.
Yeah realistically for the k9 it needs to be about 3 inches or so.. I would have to use a 2x6 before with this jack I have..
 

JR03CHOPPER

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So I have a craftsman bike jack that I got for free that I have used before at work for numerous different things and brought it home to use on my bike and it don't work. I'm looking into getting a new one and don't know where to go for another with the clearance I need.. n e suggestions.. thanks in advance
Do you have the red one? I have the Craftsman Aluminum and my K9 is lower than others. Haven't messed with the shocks yet.
 
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