Working alone - tools or tips? (1 Viewer)
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CharlieS
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Yes, frequently.
Adding: I use it for all kinds of stuff, but slider install is one where this worked great. It is especially useful for any maintenance that requires skid plate removal. I have Budbuilt stainless skids and they are VERY heavy. Having everything up and level makes it easier to remove them (with a jack where needed). It is also great for drivetrain fluid changes. I find it nearly as useful as a lift for many things - I can grab four rhino ramps and have them under the vehicle faster than I can wheel out and set up my MaxJax.
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Yes, for checking the transmission fluid level.
CharlieS
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Update - my Maxjax lift can't get my 200 fully off the ground in it's current configuration with front and rear metal bumpers, full stainless skids, partially loaded Trekbox cargo boxes, and the stock and LRA 12.5 tanks full of fuel. I must have just crossed the weight threshold.
I used it this weekend/week to do some work, and I can use it to get the suspension flexed out and the wheels just barely off the ground, but even with the rear wheels removed, the lift stalls out and can't get it any higher. I put a floor jack under the diff for extra security while I did rear springs and welded in a panhard correction kit.
It seems as though there is an internal pressure bypass that stalls the lift out over a certain weight. And I just crossed the line.
Didn't know these have a limiter.
Have you scaled your 200 or know how much weight it's at?
CharlieS
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I haven't put it on a scale. We don't have any around here. The nearest scale is a long drive to a nearby state. I am going to be traveling out west soon, and if stars align, hopefully I will have a chance to weigh it at a truck stop along the interstate. Someone (@linuxgod maybe) mentioned that Love's truck stops may have a weigh station. I remember seeing Love's everywhere on the highway last summer.
Most of the ones I have seen have "CAT scales" somewhere on their property.
Yes, often I do find scales are often located nearby Love's. Get the catscale app. They also have a locator here
Back on the MaxJax, IIRC, they can be wired to 220V. Not saying it's safe to lift anymore weight, but this will protect the motor with less current and heat especially lifting near max. Stalling the motor can't be good for it. Maybe just a tad more performance.
I second this.
Any Loves or Pilot truck station should have a scale. Use the app, makes it super easy and keeps a record
Looking at this thing (after buying it), it’d be perfect for solo slider installation! I made sue with some wood, but this thing would’ve been great!Ah, another Harbor Freight special in my garage that I don't reach for as often. Also useful to lift the whole side of the car with one floor jack.
Steel Floor Jack Cross Beam
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for sure .. or skid plates.
As it happens, this light is on sale at HF this coming weekend for $20 (1/3 off). Though I haven't found a Panasonic replacement battery anywhere. All I see on Amazon and eBay are no name options. Any link for a quality 18650 battery?Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977
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Like others have mentioned, I'm not a huge HF fan but for non critical and seldom used tools I will shop there. These magnetic lights really help you see what you are doing. Get 2, charge 1 while using the other. They come with a cheap Chinese 18650 battery with only a few hours of working time on high, but swap in a $10 Panasonic and it will last almost a full day.
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I have had pretty good luck with Panasonic, but other higher end brands work too. Huge difference in how long they go before needing a recharge compared to whatever cheap Chinese battery comes with these lights. You need a "button top" 18650, but I went with the in stock non button top and found some rare earth magnets on ebay that will work as a "button."
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I have had pretty good luck with Panasonic, but other higher end brands work too. Huge difference in how long they go before needing a recharge compared to whatever cheap Chinese battery comes with these lights. You need a "button top" 18650, but I went with the in stock non button top and found some rare earth magnets on ebay that will work as a "button."
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Great thread. I too use HFT stuff sparingly but have no ragrets on my Daytona floor jack and 72" US General box. Borrowed a trans dolly to rebuild the split case on my 60 and it was a life saver. Only thing not mentioned already that I use all the time is a cheap LED shop light and magnet hooks to flood an engine bay. I have great lighting in my home garage for my needs but there are always dark corners I need to see in. I have a second strip that is drug around and used under vehicles.
Who made that rear bumper? Post a full pic?Great thread. I too use HFT stuff sparingly but have no ragrets on my Daytona floor jack and 72" US General box. Borrowed a trans dolly to rebuild the split case on my 60 and it was a life saver. Only thing not mentioned already that I use all the time is a cheap LED shop light and magnet hooks to flood an engine bay. I have great lighting in my home garage for my needs but there are always dark corners I need to see in. I have a second strip that is drug around and used under vehicles.
