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My 20+ year old 2-ton craftsman needs a rebuild. I have looked into getting a rebuild kit, or taking it to a shop, but no luck. Been looking at the jacks at Harbor Freight, and it's too bad that the 68050 super low profile model isn't the one on sale for 50$ cheaper than the 68049. As you can see from the links, the 50 is super flat all the way back to the piston housing, where the 49 starts to slope upwards 'sooner' providing less jacking depth for the cradle. This isn't an issue if you are just going to jack at the pinch welds or at the areas close to wheels as discussed in the 'proper jacking' thread, complete with color coded Boss image on it's side.
http://www.harborfreight.com/low-profilehigh-lift-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-2-ton-heavy-duty-68050.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/low-profile-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-25-ton-heavy-duty-steel-68049.html
I was looking at the 'recommended area' of the frame rail that was labeled '2x4' on the above mentioned diagram. Seems like the 50 jack would reach no problem, but the 49 might just miss it. The 49 is listed as on sale for 79.99$ until 1/31, but online coupon gets it for 5 bucks cheaper. You get a different handle design with the 49, no knob at the top, and no foot pedal.
I realize you are rolling the dice big time buying anything from HF, and some folks purchase an extended warranty. Others recommend replacing the jack oil with your own, and bleeding it yourself as supposedly this can remove contaminates that can destroy the seals that will lead to leaks and premature failure.
I could always buy it just before the end of the month, and then return it if the 50 goes on sale, as that looks like the model that is ideal for our low to the ground Boss Mustangs. I have also heard that the Arcan 35 is available at some Costco's and is a great jack, but pictures seem to show it's more like the design of my old Craftsman, that is only good for jacking by the pinch welds are just inside of them. I had inquired on a craigslist ad for a 'vintage' floor jack that looked to be perfect, but it was gone before I could meet the guy.
http://www.harborfreight.com/low-profilehigh-lift-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-2-ton-heavy-duty-68050.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/low-profile-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-25-ton-heavy-duty-steel-68049.html
I was looking at the 'recommended area' of the frame rail that was labeled '2x4' on the above mentioned diagram. Seems like the 50 jack would reach no problem, but the 49 might just miss it. The 49 is listed as on sale for 79.99$ until 1/31, but online coupon gets it for 5 bucks cheaper. You get a different handle design with the 49, no knob at the top, and no foot pedal.
I realize you are rolling the dice big time buying anything from HF, and some folks purchase an extended warranty. Others recommend replacing the jack oil with your own, and bleeding it yourself as supposedly this can remove contaminates that can destroy the seals that will lead to leaks and premature failure.
I could always buy it just before the end of the month, and then return it if the 50 goes on sale, as that looks like the model that is ideal for our low to the ground Boss Mustangs. I have also heard that the Arcan 35 is available at some Costco's and is a great jack, but pictures seem to show it's more like the design of my old Craftsman, that is only good for jacking by the pinch welds are just inside of them. I had inquired on a craigslist ad for a 'vintage' floor jack that looked to be perfect, but it was gone before I could meet the guy.
