Go Jaks?

[speadrider]

Has anyone here ever used Go Jaks to move their car in the garage?

 

[Jay H 237]

Yes, I have the 6200s and use them to move my Mustang around when I'm working on it and need more space. I even tried them on my Caprice Classic wagon and I was able to push that car around by myself.

 

[SWA Guy]

My Brother-in-law (a huge Buick guy) wanted to get some but couldn't justify the price. One day I was browsing the Harbor Freight web site and was surprised to see a set of clones that they sell much cheaper at $139/pr - Item 94682 They also have a matching stand - item 95409.

Yes I know that you get what you pay for, and I will only buy certain things from HF. However, these look to be a decent and much lower priced alternative to the Go Jacks. This is not an endorsement or recommendation as I have no first hand experience, but my Brother-in-law is quite pleased with his.

 

[cotton]

I bought a used set off craigslist and love them.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

I noted in a earlier thread a couple of weeks ago, that I had borrowed a 5000 lb set from a neighbor, I was impressed. They did everything I expected and more. A little tough to get moving till all the casters are pointed in the same direction, but other than that, they work great

Everyone pointed out the much cheaper OTC hydraulic units, and the price certainly is a draw, but the simplicity of a ratchet jack over the potential of a leaking, non repairable hydraulic unit ten years from now, really makes me wonder.

I've had a lot of expenses suddenly so I'll put them off till at least August. I told the neighbor I borrowed from I would buy a set, I don't like repeat borrowing, and even his wife (wonderful lady with a sense of humor) remarked, "why buy a set when you can come over here and borrow them?", and she meant it.

Charles

 

[Vicegrip]

I have some experience with both "real" Go jacks and copies. From my experience I would avoid the knock offs including the hydraulic types if you have the luxury to do so. They do work just fine but there is a difference and the oil systems can be problematic even more so when storing a car on them. We have moved large Mercedes Benz ML type SUVs and sedans many times with the small 5K Go jacks and they have lasted well. The wheels and casters are one point where the real ones tend to be better than the off brand units. This is the only real wear point I have seen after much dealership use. You can get replacement Go jack wheels and casters assemblies. I have a mixed set for the home shop consisting of 2 of the smaller one and 2 of the larger ones. The rack helps to keep them organized as they are heavy, don't stack or store well and take up a lot of space when not in use unless racked up.

Dig around on the internet you might find that some online sellers discount and have specials from time to time.

 

[Jay H 237]

Dig around on the internet you might find that some online sellers discount and have specials from time to time.

When I bought mine I looked around and found that www.thetoolwarehouse.net had the best prices on them, even when factoring in shipping. These are for the GoJaks, not any knockoffs.

If anyone finds them at a better price anywhere post it here. Maybe thetoolwarehouse.net will match the price, who knows.

I know I may get another set as I find them very handy. Nothing like being able to move the car around in the garage while working on it to get more space. Now if there wasn't a lolly column in the center I could spin my Mustang completely around!

 

[The Hot Rod Grille]

I, too, am shopping for a set of the "real" Go-Jack 5000 dollies (I'll be using them on the Corvette and '34 Ford street rod, so I don't need the 6200# model). The two best prices that I've found are The Tool Warehouse @ $283.50 / pair and $59.25 for the storage rack with free shipping over $500 and Trackhaus @ $288.95 and $68.95 for the rack with free shipping over $550 for Internet orders.

Jim Winter
The Hot Rod Grille Garage

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