Hi Lift vs. Power Fist

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Hi Lift vs. Power Fist Feb 3, 2013 8:02:49 GMT -4

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Post by dodgeguy on Feb 3, 2013 8:02:49 GMT -4

I'm just getting started with off-roading and I figured a hi-lift jack would be a good idea. I was at Princess Auto where the 48" hi-Lift is $99. They also have a 48" Power Fist jack that is coming on sale this Tuesday for $49. I like to believe you get what you pay for but can there be that much difference in a jack. Does anyone have any experience with either of these products?

Last Edit: Feb 3, 2013 8:05:09 GMT -4 by dodgeguy

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C Monster Jeeper Posts: 2,272	Hi Lift vs. Power Fist Feb 3, 2013 8:35:32 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by C Monster on Feb 3, 2013 8:35:32 GMT -4 Hi Lift is the one to buy this is not the place you want to cheap out
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dan Jeeper Membership Co-ord - Valley Posts: 3,397	Hi Lift vs. Power Fist Feb 3, 2013 9:06:01 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by dan on Feb 3, 2013 9:06:01 GMT -4 There is no comparison. the price is all in the quality of the product.
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jmurphy Jeeper Trail Master 2 - Valley Posts: 994	Hi Lift vs. Power Fist Feb 3, 2013 10:36:48 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jmurphy on Feb 3, 2013 10:36:48 GMT -4 I saw the casting snap on a Power Fist jack, scary stuff. The shear pin did not shear when it should have. I would stick to Hi-Lift, they also go on sale time to time.
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dodgeguy N Posts: 19	Hi Lift vs. Power Fist Feb 3, 2013 15:05:14 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by dodgeguy on Feb 3, 2013 15:05:14 GMT -4 Thanks for the advice. I picked up the Hi-Lift this afternoon.
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Enos Hardcore Founding Member Posts: 8,513	Hi Lift vs. Power Fist Feb 3, 2013 16:01:57 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Enos on Feb 3, 2013 16:01:57 GMT -4 Hi-Lift or Jackall brand, avoid the others.
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The Garagemahal Moderator Build Thread King Resident Army Ranger , Navy Seal , Super-Warrior , Ninja !! Posts: 11,518	Hi Lift vs. Power Fist Feb 4, 2013 9:28:20 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by The Garagemahal on Feb 4, 2013 9:28:20 GMT -4 I have had a jackall for 15 years , and still going strong
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Enos Hardcore Founding Member Posts: 8,513	Hi Lift vs. Power Fist Feb 5, 2013 20:43:12 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Enos on Feb 5, 2013 20:43:12 GMT -4 Feb 4, 2013 9:28:20 GMT -4 The Garagemahal said: I have had a jackall for 15 years , and still going strong Had mine for just about as long, sat out on the roof of the XJ most of the time and still works great as long as I keep it lubed.
	Enos Justason 1997 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0L, Auto, Selectrac, 2" BB, 235 BFG ATs, 4 wheel dics and 3:07s gone to scrap 70 & 71 Commandos, Dauntless V6, T86, D20, Dana 27 & 44 (3.73). justasite.dyndns.org/

littlemulticoloredwagoneer Moderator Trail Master/Jam Co-chair - Valley Buy it, Build it, Break it!!...........REPETE! Posts: 2,310	Hi Lift vs. Power Fist Feb 5, 2013 22:29:32 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by littlemulticoloredwagoneer on Feb 5, 2013 22:29:32 GMT -4 Jackall all the way.. mine is 25 years old and still strong!.. the difference in cost could be your life or someone elses.
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Post by dodgeguy on Feb 3, 2013 8:02:49 GMT -4

Post by C Monster on Feb 3, 2013 8:35:32 GMT -4

Post by dan on Feb 3, 2013 9:06:01 GMT -4

Post by jmurphy on Feb 3, 2013 10:36:48 GMT -4

Post by dodgeguy on Feb 3, 2013 15:05:14 GMT -4

Post by Enos on Feb 3, 2013 16:01:57 GMT -4

Post by The Garagemahal on Feb 4, 2013 9:28:20 GMT -4

Post by Enos on Feb 5, 2013 20:43:12 GMT -4

Post by littlemulticoloredwagoneer on Feb 5, 2013 22:29:32 GMT -4

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