Harbor Freight Aluminum Racing Jack Comparison: Pittsburgh vs Daytona

Comparing the Pittsburgh 1.5 ton aluminum racing jack to the Daytona 1.5 ton high performance aluminum racing jack. Both of these jacks are only sold through Harbor Freight. Is the more expensive Daytona worth the extra money compared to the Pittsburgh?
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[@DonziGT230]

Something to beware of with the Pittsburg, and its Daytona variant, is the snap rings that hold the arms to the ram. Some have a tendency to press outward against the rings pushing them off and a few have failed allowing the jack to suddenly drop. Check the rings regularly, if they start bending you're getting into the danger zone.

[@yukonjack.]

Great Tip!!! Cuz that's EXACTLY what happened to me with my identical trustee? old Pittsburg last year, partially my fault. I was over working it and in a (pinch) almost literally in my slightly unlevel gravel driveway, I was trying to change the drivers side front flat on my 99 f150 V-8 and of course gave it that last stroke to max it out. It was at that moment I realized I fu**ed up😳 it was all in slow motion as it rocked to one side that is until the snap ring sheared off and down she came luckily only partially because it was leaning towards a bank along with the neighbors stockade fence yet still came down quite far since the wheel was already off and the bank was not hard packed like the driveway. Of course I should have known better but that rainy day it decided not to stay running if only for a few seconds to move it into a better position and damn it I was in a hurry and all alone.🙃 As many of us know that's when the 💩 always happens. The kicker of the story is I had a wrecker in route just to sell it for salvage yet I thought I needed the tires aired up to prove it runs and rolls to get it onto the flatbed plus it was in a tight spot to begin with, he said he could have just yanked it right up the ramp and didn't seem too concerned with it running. I could have been fubar'd💀 for only $650, oh well only hurt my little bit of pride. If you can't laugh at yourself who the hell can you laugh at? Live and learn people,,, or Learn patience -n- Live.😆✌️

[@JFord-bu5zb]

Well articulated. This review was exactly what I was looking for today. Thanks brother.

[@johnnymac1580]

Great presentation, thank you for the information ⚡️

[@kokolovitch56]

I bought this racing jack back in 2020 I believe well before the price increase. I only need it for changing a flat tire, tire inspection, etc. I replaced a super heavy floor jack from the 90’s.

[@ricardoquezada3109]

It was released late 2022

[@LynxStarAuto]

@@ricardoquezada3109They probably mean the Pittsburg variant that's been out for years.

[@yukonjack.]

Ahh yes price increases,💸🤬💰more crime, & open boarder thx in part to the Democrat party and their clueless ignorant puppet Joe LIE-den.

[@sonofsteve566]

where are you guys racing these jacks?

[@RustyZipper]

Daytona International Speedway is the host of this years stock Jack Racing event. It’s going to be big, a lot of stiff competition, got some heavy sponsorships and a lot of high and low skill level events lined up.

[@sadfur8728]

How effective is the rapid pump action if you only give it a short stroke from the horizontal position of the handle? With the older hf rapid pump jacki have, it wouldn't do much that way compared to my Craftsman, which was significantly faster. I'm usually laying on the ground monitoring the position of the saddle as I'm initially getting it set up, so being able to use the short horizontal strokes is a significant advantage in overall ease of use. If they come up with a model that can perform similarly it'd be worth the extra cost.

[@kenrodriguez9645]

my side skirt is right at 2.75 inches. How far can you insert the Daytona before that ramp hits 2.75 inches? the center of my lifting point is 5.8" in. I need 5.8" from the center of the lifting pad to the first point on the jack that is at 2.75" or higher.

[@angelisone]

Where did you get the clear car cover at & price? Those covers would be great for my uncle's f40 & 959.

[@croomcas]

Plastic cover? Where did you get that? Does it scratch the car at all? thanks

[@aaronbane969]

I just bought the blue racing jack. I'll just be lifting my 1992 Mazda Miata. The car only weighs 2094 lbs. It should be just fine.

[@DaveSimkus]

What you meantioned about using the jack on uneven ground was a little confusing and you didn't elaborate. What exactly is bad about using it on uneven ground?

[@wksreviews]

Great review!

[@cmongimme]

Thank you! Bought it today on sale for $259, will definitely bleed it before use as owners manual advises.

[@MrOffroadjunkie]

Its nice but $400 for a Harbor Freight jack and only 1.5 ton? No thanks

[@user-cg5gd2zb3t]

Well done Sir !!

[@MLeung-vl7we]

Wish your comparison was with Pittsburgh 1.5 vs. your 3rd option. That way we can compare who makes a better 1.5. or if there are any differences to begin with.

[@threadscrossedmechanic1622]

Yeah honestly, doesn’t make sense why he compared two different offering levels

[@james10739]

Ya I picked up one that looked the same probably is but from Walmart on clearance for like $35 if I recall correctly I have been pretty happy with it but it had bent a little nothing really noticeable it just catches on some pin going all the way down

[@yukonjack.]

Read my earlier reply @ the top.

[@chiefexecutive]

This jack actually looks really nice !

[@MarkVV045]

Need to make a Aluminum 2Ton Daytona jack

[@EnthusiastsGarage]

www.harborfreight.com/automotive/jacks-jack-stands/floor-jacks/2-ton-professional-racing-series-aluminum-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-58393.html

[@james10739]

Ya I think they have one but not the full racing

[@randywl8925]

@@james10739 They do as he mentioned. I bought one and glad I did. It 's 0 to 60 time is 10.8 times faster than my old yellow Wilmar steel jack. 😁 I hated that heavy little pos. It weighs less. 4.5 pumps versus 48 Lifts one inch higher It has two handles versus none It was $209 but very worth it. Like all the HF jacks, they will need to have the oil topped off as stated in the instructions. I'm happy with mine. It's longer than the 1.5 ton and I like the Flintstone roller up front.

[@RustyZipper]

I’m not concerned about 0-60 times, I’m trying to increase my top speed, should I spend the extra 💰 for the Daytona🤷‍♂️

[@randywl8925]

@@RustyZipper I couldn't tell you, it's similar to the Pittsburgh. I don't recall the Pittsburgh having a 2 ton capacity, I think it was one and a half. I'm really happy with the two ton Daytona that I bought. I just got an ad yesterday in my email and the 3 ton is $40 off. It's now $209, same price as I paid for my 2ton. This one's the Pittsburgh, not Daytona, but I really don't know if there's a difference. It's aluminum, and it says racing jack...... So do what you got to do. If it's a deciding factor, check to see how thick the frame is, mine is 5/16 in thick aluminum. That 3-ton Jack may or may not be more substantial. The money is one issue the weight and size might be another. I'm done with $39 crappy steel jacks.

[@luyyyu]

I had a Pittsburgh one years ago, fell apart after around 200 uses.

[@rhoodj]

I own the Ultra rapid low profile Pittsburgh 3 Tons for $75 years ago new. I am not sure I need that pricey 🤔😓Daytona

[@NameName-eq7oe]

The single front wheel design is terrible. I had the blue one fall over sideways while supporting a car which dented my rocker panel. I wouldn't buy it again due to lack of front stability

[@jacobclark89]

My jack is getting stiff After being submerged under salt water in a flood a few months ago . 😥

[@davidf4133]

Take care of your stuff

[@bidensniffedmetoo1005]

Why is no one giving attention to how satisfying it is to watch a jack decompress….👌

[@yukonjack.]

Sa-whooosh, 😄

[@zatoichi101]

Brother, great video. But, man, your garage is way too clean -- and added with the protective cover over your car, it is a cry for help. LOL!!!

[@seanf6868]

Will a 3 ton lift my truck

[@cardo1111]

Usually a 6000 lb. capacity jack will lift at least one side or end, it depends how much your truck weighs and if you're lifting just 1 corner or the entire front or back.

[@RustyZipper]

Yes, I know exactly what truck you own and also where you intend to Jack from

[@Johnnydoe33]

@@RustyZipper 😂😂😂

[@RustyZipper]

@@Johnnydoe33 - 😆 if you’re thinking about buying one wait until next weekend they are on sale for $89. It did Jack from the rear diff on my fathers ‘18 Silverado 1/2 ton ext cab with no problem. I even tried lifting the back of his mid size Kubota tractor and it started but I ran out of height.

[@yukonjack.]

​@@RustyZipper🤣😹

[@danbrown8310]

just get a 3 ton jack

[@slowgoat6089]

9:01 The car is 3,700 lbs but your using a jack that is only 1.5 tons or 3,000 max.

[@johnpoteat9774]

He's only lifting half the car, so the jack is only lifting roughly 1850lbs.

[@dontdoxmebro]

Bruh, you can’t lift the entire car with a jack…

[@slowgoat6089]

@@dontdoxmebro - True but you should always use a jack that can carry more than the car weighs

[@ZJasko]

😂 Proudly produced in China $15 to $50 99,9% of car jacks come from Alibaba

[@theservco]

They are both junk just in a different frame.

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

Tard lmao

[@bradfordpruett]

I have the high dollar one and its awsome.