Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

[sixdogs]

These 6 ton jacks DO NOT suck and really do the job. Not when you use them sideways, however.
This is what 4,000 lbs looks like sideways on one of those jacks. I'd say pretty strong and it did not fail.
A new pair is on my short list and now I have a real reason to go to HF.

 

[crazyal]

I have one of the Load Handler unloaders and I like it. I was quite surprised at how well it works. Lots of things to improve its action, and no matter what you will mess up the paint on the tail of your truck, but if you own a truck you shouldn't care if the paint is messed.

Anyway, NO a drill will not work. The first bit as you unload is pretty taxing to get one rotation. You would need some sort of major stepdown gear to get the weight moving

I have a bed liner in the truck and on the tailgate. I figured I would be able to leave it on the tailgate but may need to pull it out of the bed.

 

[PhysAssist]

I have a bed liner in the truck and on the tailgate. I figured I would be able to leave it on the tailgate but may need to pull it out of the bed.

It all depends on the style of your liner, but don't ask me what the difference is...

 

[California]

These 6 ton jacks DO NOT suck and really do the job. Not when you use them sideways, however.
This is what 4,000 lbs looks like sideways on one of those jacks.

4k load on one jack, and it got nudged and tipped over sideways??? I don't understand what I'm seeing here.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Looks like he set 4k lbs on the side..

 

[sixdogs]

Sorry to confuse. Jack must have twisted when the implement shifted. I could not see underneath because the jacks were wrapped in plastic since I was painting. Anyway, I was shocked when I unwrapped things and saw the damage. But the jack held.

 

[oliver28472]

Load Handlers are $39.99 right now at HF!

 

[sixdogs]

This extendable handle ratchet is a best buy and a must have. Others here have commented favorably on it, which is where I got the idea and I don't know how I got along without it. It's build in Taiwan, is ruggedly made and the handle gives an excellent grip. Sears would likely sell this for maybe $60 but on "sale" and with a 20% off coupon I paid $11.

 

[BigE_]

This t post puller worked great... for the first 3 posts. Broke on the fourth. So, it moved quickly from the don't suck column to the suck column.

 

[California]

This t post puller worked great... for the first 3 posts. Broke on the fourth.

Weld a piece of angle iron on top and it will be better than new. That's why they sell the $89 welder - So you can make their stuff into something usable!

BTDT.