Harbor Freight Transmission Low Lift Jack Review Pittsburgh Automotive 800 LB 69685 , 60234

I bought it at Harbor Freight with a 25% off coupon, after using it once, it was worth it!
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I have been wanting a transmission jack for a long time, so I finally sprung for one, I am happy with it, for the dollar its a good buy, I did have to modify one thing. The angles that are supposed to fit the transmission pan are too short for the trans I used it on.
It still would have worked fine that way, but I used some longer pieces of angle iron and welded them to the INSIDE of the angles, as it barely went small enough to fit the trans I pulled out. Other than that, love it.
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HIT:
- Price
- Fully adjustable head
- Handle pivots to any side
- Wheels big enough to roll on the uneven floor I used
- One person can lift it easy enough, but its very HD built.
- I would recommend it
MISS:
- Safety chain is a little hokey, but it does work
- Id like to see longer angles on the pan holder
Description
This transmission jack can lift and raise your vehicle's transmission to the height you need to install or make repairs. Featuring durable 1 in. x 2 in. diameter swivel casters for mobility, this tough jack is also formed and welded with strong steel plates for ultimate durability. The thrust bearings on the saddle bolt allow smooth operation when in use. This transmission jack is perfect for any professional auto garage or for automotive hobbyists!
Adjustable tilt saddle
Heavy duty welded steel frame
Extra stable wide base
Heavy duty 2 in. swivel casters
Includes 48 in. safety chain
Specifications
Name 800 lb. Low Lift Transmission Jack
SKU 69685 , 60234
Brand Pittsburgh Automotive
Saddle tilt backwards (deg) 8°
Saddle tilt forward (deg) 55°
Saddle tilt side (deg) 30°
Maximum Lift Height (in.) 22-1/2 in.
Minimum height (in.) 8-1/2 in.
Product Height 8-1/2 in.
Product Length 30 in.
Product Weight 75 lbs.
Product Width 17 in.
Shipping Weight 79.10 lb.
Accessories Included Safety chain/strap

[@ridgerunner106]

Been using mine 20 years Now. Don't leak down or anything. I have easily used it 100 times or more. Was tied in with a guy that had a used car license. We bought things that needed engines transmissions. Lot of clutches too. Biggest with that Jack NV4500 and transfer case together was no problem at all.

[@geecrawdad]

Just used mine to remove the trans on a 2003 Impala. I used two ratcheting straps to hold it and I didn't want the nuts projecting from the plate to dig into the trans pan so I put the adjustable arms on the bottom of the plate and bolts going up from the bottom into the plate so the plate itself was flat. Hope that's clear! Anyway, it went well and I was able to do it alone (sadly, no friends). Replaced the torque converter and seal, removed the valve body to replace the pump drive, all still sitting on the jack. The jack's oil fill hole isn't easy to access and the plug is rubber and real hard to get back in so I'll replace that. An excellent purchase. Usually, you can't use the %off coupons but frequently this jack goes on sale for $119. Sign up for the monthly catalog and emails.

[@JohnVHLife]

I just used it two weeks ago to remove a FWD trans out of a jeep, working great for me so far!

[@thegfxmech5475]

Move to west Sacramento, I need fellow gear head friends to bribe with a beer for cheap labor.

[@vanquishstorm3806]

geecrawdad How were you able to reinstall the oil fill plug? I'm having a tough time reinstalling the rubber plug.

[@geecrawdad]

@@vanquishstorm3806 It's been a while so I had to take a look at the jack. It's not all the way in, still about 1/4" high. I think I used a small screwdriver prying it in little by little. It's really in a tough location. At some point, I'll find a replacement in the hardware store that goes in more easily and still won't leak.

[@vanquishstorm3806]

@@geecrawdad Thanks for the reply. After much time spent, I was finally able to reinstall the plug. I used the end of closed needle nose pliers and gently nudged into the plug as I was pushing it in. I will for certain be ordering a new plug. HF should have used a fill bolt instead of the rubber drain plug.

[@gman31088]

Thanks for the video. Answered all of my questions. I will put it together tomorrow and add any additional comments.

[@JohnVHLife]

Awesome!

[@mathewsmathison1849]

Great video 👍 I bought a used one without the manual. Thanks for covering EVERYTHING !!!

[@JohnVHLife]

Great! Im still using it!! Thank you!

[@conradmaceo]

God i wish I bought this jack! I bought the cheap jack and it was hell! Transmission almost slid off while all the way up in the tunnel, then the ratchet tie down that comes with it cranks right on the side of the transmission, so if you don’t have a huge transmission tunnel your pretty much screwed, because the ratchet gets lodged in between your transmission and the side of the tunnel. Don’t be cheap! Lesson learned!

[@thegfxmech5475]

Ye got me at the swivel functions. Was gonna get the little red $99 one since my Torqueflite 904 only weights 127lb but i need that swivel!

[@MustangGuru]

You will regret Getting the red one. It will fall. Trans will hit the floor.

[@CantKillMe]

nice i have a old one and boy that one looks nice to have one

[@chickenfoundation9323]

Problem I got is that the trans pan will be sitting on four bolt heads rather then a flat surface

[@JohnVHLife]

Thats why I made the legs longer with short pieces of angle iron

[@kylewhitstine1982]

For you think it would reach on a lifted truck? 6 inch lift?

[@JohnVHLife]

Hmm, might be marginal

[@DennisNedryisStillAlive]

Good luck getting the oil plug back in on this jack. I have the exact same model and it’s a pain in the rear end to plug back in after bleeding the jack.

[@vanquishstorm3806]

How were you able to reinstall the oil fill plug? I'm having a tough time trying to reinstall it.

[@DennisNedryisStillAlive]

@@vanquishstorm3806 I honestly bought another fill plug off of eBay and wedged it into the little fill plug hole. www.ebay.com/itm/10PC-Horizontal-Jack-Rod-Filler-Plug-Plunger-Auto-Part-Hydraulic-Jack-Plunger-US/383521758181?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item594bad9be5:g:nN0AAOSwrUdepqRF&enc=AQAEAAACcIQvEcHUrT7nmUC3yY5qbPyaBN1nJEDYW8MyypsJPgXKaFyUg1tw9TQKj31K0YJ0%2Fz9Mw7TssDfWwJiSLMphDbYvfEUdk%2FcR21hkGQO5zT5%2FD%2BjXlWegPvsNaB4KQnC9rOOG2cc%2BKcThF%2F2jTLWxwmqOQCkT23eeuV2krrxuFe%2B%2FfsZ90c99U3CG3Oz2bdVJ4GsdDEMrGuBiSWf%2BUJggsYowMIl8pzSwwJ6p%2BRy2WyByHH4K55H5ooIO9cGZIvqCKzhV8Iia0BN5LJ9fnuM2E8jyl3pO2X79wwsEy1PnWj%2Fg%2F9Vhv95vnALInxORNp5hCl2sTugI4vLTDa5gVtKmqOgnCPP1FH2gZ4dxXd%2BsLTlSaBJSnplXMckkpnwi7JIonYXPAAlWz747CaIcoBzEJlinSgKZr5j6rigvz45bzSF2PXXQibgAds2Hrl%2BWXC8BjDfRCtyxbPWhAXU35%2FaYmbhn1qS7W66%2Bw0MdPbwQQoqG6in%2FnjKCWWIiYhdrnf4%2Bc8bCrhawCX0tRDDfLYySOST5J5mrzDr7MOi8EsgHnPvbdxNG06nF9j8l71qEgw2QgeMLAa5q0DSYr%2BwGEhy5dkj6M0xoA8gn5NhE%2FjhVU56InzoUiGSKFVycMgtLyr5d9OYzqd3Rva%2Bp9HhC00%2F4kxTnmfLUg0W15SnXft36aXA6tVUJwjxOWP1rCjouHPTSrhTCaz7zzPsRNehlRD6%2B8v4nQ%2BMSUiCft8XdakKkzhIFJiFNieCDbMxziOioSDhbPZXEnm7NzdsC5Pp61PvTCMHAuJXIFw5oFpAEkmFGF9ewvplTb3oxIzMQBpsXy43Vkg%3D%3D&checksum=38352175818133f4b4a3076d43d0ae743d30c0a6af5e

[@DennisNedryisStillAlive]

@@vanquishstorm3806 I used a pair of pliers and flathead screwdriver to press the plug in the hole. The original plug Habor Freight gives you is too thick to squeeze in there.

[@vanquishstorm3806]

@@DennisNedryisStillAlive Thanks for the reply and link provided. After much time spent, I was finally able to reinstall the same plug! I used the end of closed needle nose pliers and gently nudged into the plug as I was pushing it in. I will for sure be ordering a new plug. HF should have used a fill bolt instead of the rubber drain plug.

[@DennisNedryisStillAlive]

@@vanquishstorm3806 I totally agree. A fill bolt would save a lot of time and trouble! I tried getting the original in there but couldn’t get it to fit inside the fill hole. My trans jack hasn’t been maintaining pressure even prior to me getting a new fill plug.

[@juancarlosnunezbecerra6307]

Como cuanto kuesta

[@MultiRiverbend]

I bought one that came bent and twisted. Not from shipping. I sent it back and after a month got a replacement that worked for a month then would bleed off with a transmission on it. I called Harbor freight about the warranty. They said to send it back and they would warranty part of it plus I'd have to wait a month or longer to get another jack. No more cheap crap for me. I'll never buy from Harbor freight again.

[@JohnVHLife]

Dang, that sucks! I just used it for another trans job a couple weeks ago, works great!

[@MattSeals]

Maintain the great work and producing in the group!

[@chvydrptop]

I see you left the transfer case connected, how did the jack handle that load? Any pointers to share on that part?

[@JohnVHLife]

Worked fine. Have to basically balance the load in the stand. You don’t want it too off balance as it will make the tilt adjustments hard to turn. But I’m happy with it.

[@roshanwadbude773]

Price kya he

[@callofdutyguy9]

This has enough height for dropping a transmission from a midsize truck ?

[@JohnVHLife]

It’s close. I’ve used it on an explorer

[@JavedKhan-fr3gz]

How much

[@xquakexx]

Did you have to purge yours when it came in? How the F do you do it? My sht dont work

[@JohnVHLife]

Mine has always worked, didnt have to do anything, did you try the instructions on the jack?

[@xquakexx]

@@JohnVHLife Thanks. Turns out Fed Ex jammed and broke something when it shipped. Thanks tho!

[@venom17a]

so how'd it work...wuts your thoughts or review on this? Im thinking of getting same ina few weex

[@JohnVHLife]

+Venom Blueangry worked great. Happy with it.

[@venom17a]

ok well the problem Im seeing is there warrenty only goes 90 days but others like craftsman is lifetime which I'd expect...I recently got new HF jack already not wanting work anymore so Im hesitant to go there again for anything

[@JohnVHLife]

Thats the chance you take when you buy stuff half cost.

[@venom17a]

I decided to order jegs low pro 1000lb trans. jackbut manual didnt even come with it & wheels were NOT put 2gether as yours was in vid so took me hours get all 2gether! any idea wut these things weigh? idk how I'm going get this thing out of house honestly without ramp haha

[@shrewm]

Did you ever remove the oil plug? I did to fill it up and now I can't get the rubber plug back in.

[@JohnVHLife]

I never have

[@DennisNedryisStillAlive]

I am having the same problem as we speak

[@russcarter336]

@@DennisNedryisStillAlive I save my down with a knife just a little bit and then went right in

[@russcarter336]

Shaved

[@DeeJayHouser1]

How high does it jack up?

[@williamfrench9973]

Read the box at the beginning of the video. As the man said, you can see all the specs right there.

[@DeeJayHouser1]

@@williamfrench9973 I bought that jack over a year ago. You are telling me now to check out the specs. Thank you so kindly William! I have no clue what I would do without that Year plus late comment telling me to check specs of something that Someone Else is reviewing, that I bought! William French did you actually watch the video and understand my question? If so, you would not be such a smart Ass! Do you own this jack? There are No specs of the Height that the jack goes up! I've also changed 2 transmissions and several mounts since I bought it! Williams French I watched this video again, and it tells you nothing about maximum Height of the jack! So Your 2 cents ain't even worth that! I not sure what you do with your Monday mornings but it is definitely not auto-mechanics!

[@williamfrench9973]

@@DeeJayHouser1 Its in the first 15 seconds of the video. It’s on the box when he says “here are the specs”. The point, since it obviously alludes your superior intellect, is that it is patently ridiculous to post a question that even a cursory glance at the video, or the oh so quickest of internet searches would reveal to you. Get it? Do you require someone to come chew your food for you as well???????

[@DeeJayHouser1]

@@williamfrench9973 Yes. William, I am both Physically and Mentally Challenged from hitting a rock at 70 mph without a helmet in 1987! Do you remember when 3-wheelers were banned? I was in the hospital then! 9 weeks in patient and a year and a half outpatient. My life started over at 15 with 1/4 of my brain dead! Do you have a problem with that??????? The Specs and the video show height of jack, not height that hack jacks up! Are you Mentally Challenged as well? FA-Q William! I did not ask for this life and I am not wrong here! It is you that does not understand! Whom ever highlighted a bullying comment to a mentally challenge man that only asked a question should have a heart to heart conversation with God... As far as the moderator, I will unsubscribe.

[@AntonioLopez-kw3ev]

@@williamfrench9973you are handicap you could of said with 1 second notice hat the height was beta male mommas boy

[@topstopborracharia452]

foi top top.

[@ryry8210]

This jack is dangerous 😬 Check out farmcraft101's video where he uses this jack and could have been crushed. The video is titled Dump Truck Repair: Clutch, Transmission, and Near Disaster. Black Sheep Garage has a review on this jack showing the dangerous flaws. There are other videos showing fails with this or similar jacks.

[@JohnVHLife]

What I use it for, is perfectly safe, his load was not centered, thats why he was struggling with it, if I was working on semis Id probably think about a higher quality one.

[@jasonguthrie7677]

looks the same as a regular jack stand if im just taking a transmission out why would i buy one of these when i can just use a regular trolly jack not trying to be a smart ass just curious

[@JohnVHLife]

+Jason Guthrie not sure what your talking about. Your jack stand has tilt?

[@garysegan7413]

Cuz using a Reg floor jack, to drop a trans or t-case is very unstable. Done it prob 40x, but getting a trans jack now, seeing that I'm not 18 any more

[@jesusvilla5951]

Not the same. Can plumb, or level the transmission. A regular jack can only roll forward and back. These can roll foward and back and also left to right.

[@davidblackwell6914]

Regular jack is a headache for stability transmission sits flat on this one

[@nuclearknight8543]

Absolute biggest piece of 💩 I’ve ever bought from HarborFreight. And I say that because I’m actually borrowing it from a friend of mine and broke it. All I did was use the tilt feature and now it’s stuck in that position. I broke the stupid little plastic Chinese handle off because it will not rotate back to a flat surface and now the all thread piece is bent like a banana I can’t even use the jack