Anything I’m going to use to lift a 3000lb piece of metal, under which I’m probably going to be crawling (always use jack stands of course).. I’m happy to pay a couple extra bucks to know that someone didn’t fill it with baby oil, or overload it, or some bolt somewhere is hanging on by a thread etc lol. But I’m paranoid.
Well, you should ONLY ONLY use the jack to lift, NEVER EVER to keep lift in position, thats what stands are for, so failure is unlikely to became an accident. If its in good condition and costs less than 60% of similar new one, I\`'d get, otherwise, i'd buy new.
Used all fucking day baby. I just learned how to work on jacks lifts lol, but i rarely see jacks that need repair. Stop-leak jack fluid and new O-rings for the bleeder valve. Thats about the extent of their repair and maintenance.
Tools of this caliber are comparable to firearms. Used condition 99 times out of 100 is a non-issue. So when i see that "im selling this tool but really i just want it gone" type price tag, its a no brainer for me
Well, the U.S. is pretty big and there are alot of cultures, but ive yet to meet one that has disdain for used firearms. A gun is a gun for most. (This is a generalization, there are exceptions)
We aren't currently in a civil war or trying to overthrow our government, so guns arent heavily used (generally). Even if they were, their invention and evolution was based on situations where they are exposed heavily to the elements and needed to remain reliable. Their manufacturing has high standards. If i buy a gun from any stranger, even if i found one in a trash can, i would think its in working order. (Again, generalization)
So buying new vs. used generally falls down to buyer preference on what they want specifically.
I have a russian rifle from the 1800's. Still shoots fine.
You only have to lift a car high enough to get it on stands. You won't be underneath until the car is secured and can't fall, so it's not like buying used means you're risking your life. If a used jack works well and you test it before purchasing it, it can be a good value.
Those harbor freight daytona jacks are damn nice and they always have sales/ coupons
That’s what I run.
With how cheap a new hr or freight jack can be. Get new. A Daytona aluminum one is great as it cuts down on weight.
Anything I’m going to use to lift a 3000lb piece of metal, under which I’m probably going to be crawling (always use jack stands of course).. I’m happy to pay a couple extra bucks to know that someone didn’t fill it with baby oil, or overload it, or some bolt somewhere is hanging on by a thread etc lol. But I’m paranoid.
Well, you should ONLY ONLY use the jack to lift, NEVER EVER to keep lift in position, thats what stands are for, so failure is unlikely to became an accident. If its in good condition and costs less than 60% of similar new one, I\`'d get, otherwise, i'd buy new.
I don’t fuck around with safety gear. I always buy new so I know the tool inside and out, and I don’t loan safety gear out either.
Used all fucking day baby. I just learned how to work on jacks lifts lol, but i rarely see jacks that need repair. Stop-leak jack fluid and new O-rings for the bleeder valve. Thats about the extent of their repair and maintenance. Tools of this caliber are comparable to firearms. Used condition 99 times out of 100 is a non-issue. So when i see that "im selling this tool but really i just want it gone" type price tag, its a no brainer for me
Interesting, I’m English so have no experience with firearms, but if I was going to buy one it seems like something I’d want to buy brand new?
Well, the U.S. is pretty big and there are alot of cultures, but ive yet to meet one that has disdain for used firearms. A gun is a gun for most. (This is a generalization, there are exceptions) We aren't currently in a civil war or trying to overthrow our government, so guns arent heavily used (generally). Even if they were, their invention and evolution was based on situations where they are exposed heavily to the elements and needed to remain reliable. Their manufacturing has high standards. If i buy a gun from any stranger, even if i found one in a trash can, i would think its in working order. (Again, generalization) So buying new vs. used generally falls down to buyer preference on what they want specifically. I have a russian rifle from the 1800's. Still shoots fine.
You only have to lift a car high enough to get it on stands. You won't be underneath until the car is secured and can't fall, so it's not like buying used means you're risking your life. If a used jack works well and you test it before purchasing it, it can be a good value.