Two jacks... which do I keep?

just1randall · May 6, 2017

Hello
Recently started a thread on a newly acquired Hein Werner Model K... and yesterday I get this Snap-On.

Both need rebuild kits, otherwise similar condition.

I only need one for home use on my yukon, sierra and civic. The other will move on to someone else.
So which would you pick? Any help would be appreciated

Thank you

walrus · May 6, 2017

I'd keep them both. I have 2 jacks, makes it's easier to rotate tires, do brakes etc.

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22george · May 6, 2017

X2 for keeping them both.

Richard Cranium · May 6, 2017

agreed, keep both of them.

CNGsaves · May 6, 2017

x10000 on keeping them BOTH !! :thumbup:

Use one while you're restoring the other . . . if required.

However, if you must dump one, I'll drop by to pickup the SnapOn !!

paulsomlo · May 6, 2017

I concur on keep both, but if you really want just one around, figure out which one is going to be easier to rebuild and cheaper to get parts for (don't overlook the casters), that's the one I'd keep.

Cope · May 6, 2017

With tools, as with anything else, two is one and one is none.

doogdoog · May 6, 2017

unslow1 · May 6, 2017

If I was down to one jack I would buy another. Besides rotating tires a lot of suspension work is much easier with two.

just1randall · May 6, 2017

Grrr... you're not making it easy on me!!!

I appreciate the feedback!

thesilverone · May 6, 2017

keep both!

wmm2 · May 6, 2017

I'd suggest that after you have them both restored, take your time and sell the Hein Werner. That way, many years from now, when you're ready to hang up your wrenches, you'll have a Snap On jack to sell, which will probably be easier to move for a fair price.

Lassen Forge · May 6, 2017

I think I'd keep them both, for all the aforementioned reasons - both fine machines, and when you need that second jack and only have one...

Right now... I have an old "lightweight" Lincoln (needs seals), A lo-pro I got thru Rock Auto, and an old military jack which looks a lot like my old Lincoln... and I still wish I had my granddaddy's long reach. To me, that's one thing I can never have enough of... especially when it comes time to do a clutch or transmission job, or something where I need to lift different things different amounts.

So why do you want to off one? They don't take a lot of space to store, and by god, you will use them both if you have 2.

anndel · May 6, 2017

keep neither and sell both to me :lol_hitti

rt dak · May 6, 2017

Did you really expect to hear anything other than "keep both"? :lol_hitti

ryan20021982 · May 6, 2017

As I clicked on your post I said to myself, ( well keep both for rotations) but others beat me to it.

maxdustington · May 6, 2017

Ditch the model K. Wayyyyy too heavy for 3.5 ton? capacity. It's not as desirable or practical as an o boy or ws. That snappy will provide similar performance unless you need the extra length.

I did the exact same thing and got a model k first. I then got a hw93642 and never looked back. I later picked up an o boy and ws. Anyone who would want to buy a vintage hw now or in the future will be looking for an o boy or a ws unless they are a ******** collector.

mlum6969 · May 6, 2017

you will need both..

Major Ramifications · May 6, 2017

Floor jacks? I never use 'em. I just slide underneath the vehicle and think **** thoughts! :lol_hitti

Check into parts availability and cost, then decide. But I'd HATE to only have one floor jack.

PelicanPines · May 6, 2017

The third one...

KM223 · May 6, 2017

Definitely dump the Snap On jack.......

And sell it to me!!

Lassen Forge · May 6, 2017

Wait a minute... you were asking on THIS forum which jack to sell? More than likely, the answer is "Get a third one, and then a parts jack for each one..."

TracField · May 7, 2017

They are both no longer made.Keep both.You need one to use,and one to rebuild alternatly.The Hein Werner sold now is a chinese copy of the Lincoln/Snap on jack you have.I use my smaller size jack the most for suspension work, Jacking in a new coil spring/combined with compresser.What a job. A lesser jack would not have givien the controlfeather down release these do,nor saftey.The big s/o does lift higher.With my two good jacks working for the next 50 to 60 years combined,I can keep fixing my truck till I am 110 years old ! Also,one can be nicely stripped down,painted and stored away safely if you really need to save space.

disston · May 7, 2017

I've owned 2 Hein Werner jacks. One was sold and the other was stolen. If I had to only keep one I'd keep the Hein Werner. In this case Snap On is just a name. The real thing is the Hein Werner.

Having made my case I also must say there is no reason I can think of to justify getting rid of one and I would keep them both.

just1randall · May 7, 2017

Okay, I hear ya... well, at least for now. I'm going to hold off until I get them both rebuilt. I'm actually looking forward to doing this myself, and found a how-to video on YT for the YA700 so I'll start with that one.
Thank you for the support... oh, but my wife hates you all now.

ajchien · May 7, 2017

just1randall said:
Thank you for the support... oh, but my wife hates you all now.

This is only the beginning ...

maxdustington · May 7, 2017

just1randall said:
Okay, I hear ya... well, at least for now. I'm going to hold off until I get them both rebuilt. I'm actually looking forward to doing this myself, and found a how-to video on YT for the YA700 so I'll start with that one.
Thank you for the support... oh, but my wife hates you all now.

When I was researching my model K, Hiball informed me that the K has drive style zerks that from what I understand cannot be replaced. Consider inspecting those before you buy a kit for it.

I was curious, does the horizontal knob located on the handle of your Model K function? Apparently it is supposed to change the stroke of the handle or something. My model K is beat and it doesn't work anymore.

just1randall · May 7, 2017

Hi
The knob simply unlocks the handle from engaging the three locking points within it's travel. Mine works but my brain forgets and will ease up on it just enough for it to kick in when it shouldn't. &#55357;&#56854;
Thank you

disston · May 7, 2017

just1randall said:
Thank you for the support... oh, but my wife hates you all now.

That's what we are for. You are welcome.

Good job guys.

48548 · May 7, 2017

KM223 said:
Definitely dump the Snap On jack.......

And sell it to me!!

That's what I was thinking....

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larry_g · May 7, 2017

just1randall said:
Okay, I hear ya... well, at least for now. I'm going to hold off until I get them both rebuilt. I'm actually looking forward to doing this myself, and found a how-to video on YT for the YA700 so I'll start with that one.
Thank you for the support... oh, but my wife hates you all now.

This is the correct decision. You may find in the rebuild process that one of them is damaged beyond what is reasonable to repair. Once you have one good working jack then you can decide if you want to rebuild the second or send it down the road.

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