go jacks

[destroyertta]

hey first time posting here i was looking for a set of go jacks to move my car around i always use my friends so i wanted to get a set of my own but they are expensive i was looking at set from harbor freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/automo...lb-capacity-mechanical-wheel-dolly-67287.html
any one ever try these dont want to waste my money thanks for any help

 

[MrSnicks]

I can't speak for the knock off's, but the actual GoJak brank dollies are EXCELLENT! It took me about a year of watching craigslist to get a set of 4 at a decent price. I think I'm into my set of 4 for $175.00. Now I'm looking at getting the stand. They take up a lot of space sitting on the floor.

Patrick

 

[Sincitymetalworks]

I have them from hf I use them daily moving cars in my shop. There a little tricky to get used.

 

[jayoldschool]

I bought the Canadian Tire versions. They are hydraulic, and they work great!

 

[BigAl62]

How heavy a car are you putting on them? I know someone who used the Harbor Fright ones under a Ford Crown Victoria and they collapsed under the weight (approx. 4,000 lbs). If you can afford them, get the real GoJak ones, they'll hold up much better (my buddy uses them at his shop and has never had one fail).

 

[destroyertta]

yea the real go jacks are great i use my friends all the time right now he got his ls1 and six speed on it so i dont want to bother him i mostly use them to move my 88 camaro and 57 chevy not as heavy as a crown vic but how are the casters on them that seems like it would be a weak point and what failed on the jacks if you know thanks for the info

 

[jayoldschool]

I move full size GM RWD station wagons with them. Mine are rated at 1500lbs each.

 

[destroyertta]

I move full size GM RWD station wagons with them. Mine are rated at 1500lbs each.

are those the harbor freight ones and what did they cost

 

[jayoldschool]

No, they are from Canadian Tire. Wouldn't be surprised if they are the same as HF, though.

Canadian Tire positioning jacks

Have a look at the specs and compare to HF. They list for $199/pair, but they go on sale for 60% off (and that's when I bought). They work great.