I've been in need of a new jack since I moved a few months ago and have been looking at Harbor Freight jacks. A buddy of mine that I work with has been using this one for 5 years now with out a problem. His only complaint is that it can be a little tough to raise, but it has never dropped an inch on him.
Price: $69.00 - 20% off coupon = $55.99

I've been thinking about buying their newer 4000 lbs Lightweight Low Profile Aluminum Rapid Pump Racing jack:
Price: $179.00 - 20% off coupon = $143.20

Today, while browsing the internet, I stumble upon a few coupons for the smaller, 3000lbs Lightweight Low Profile Aluminum Rapid Pump

Original Price: $99.99
Sale Price: $59.99 - 20% off coupon = $47.99
I can't decide which to get, the 3000lbs or the 4000lbs. I had my mind set on the 4000lbs if I didn't find anything better by the time I had the money together, but the 3000lbs one is so cheap right now it's hard to pass up. The only down side to it is that it only lifts to a maximum height of 14.75" and the 4000lbs lifts to 18.25." The smaller size, on the other hand, would be useful because I do a lot of mobile mechanic work out of my trunk.
To get to my question, does anybody have any experience with either of these aluminum jacks? Are they as good as the steel one listed at the top? I know some people wouldn't trust a Harbor Freight jack to lift a cassette tape off the ground, but after searching around on the internet I didn't find hardly any bad reviews of them.
Also, I'm open to suggestions if you know of a reliable lightweight jack for a similar price!
A link to the coupons, if any one is interested: http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html...e/magurl1.html
Price: $69.00 - 20% off coupon = $55.99

I've been thinking about buying their newer 4000 lbs Lightweight Low Profile Aluminum Rapid Pump Racing jack:
Price: $179.00 - 20% off coupon = $143.20

Today, while browsing the internet, I stumble upon a few coupons for the smaller, 3000lbs Lightweight Low Profile Aluminum Rapid Pump

Original Price: $99.99
Sale Price: $59.99 - 20% off coupon = $47.99
I can't decide which to get, the 3000lbs or the 4000lbs. I had my mind set on the 4000lbs if I didn't find anything better by the time I had the money together, but the 3000lbs one is so cheap right now it's hard to pass up. The only down side to it is that it only lifts to a maximum height of 14.75" and the 4000lbs lifts to 18.25." The smaller size, on the other hand, would be useful because I do a lot of mobile mechanic work out of my trunk.
To get to my question, does anybody have any experience with either of these aluminum jacks? Are they as good as the steel one listed at the top? I know some people wouldn't trust a Harbor Freight jack to lift a cassette tape off the ground, but after searching around on the internet I didn't find hardly any bad reviews of them.
Also, I'm open to suggestions if you know of a reliable lightweight jack for a similar price!
A link to the coupons, if any one is interested: http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html...e/magurl1.html
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