Turn a Harbor Freight Floor Jack into an OFF ROAD BEAST!
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- Need an off road floor jack? Convert the Harbor Freight 1.5 ton floor jack into an off road beast with a kit from 911 Motorsports! This video gives you a complete guide on how to do the conversion and a demo of using it on the trail.
FYI... this video isn't sponsored and I purchased the kit at full price. I'm very happy with it and will continue using it on the trail and in the garage.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Jack and Kit Overview
3:33 Installing Skid Plate
4:50 New Front Wheels
5:55 New Rear Wheels
6:59 Installing New Lift Base
7:35 Lift Height Comparison
8:42 Off Road Demo
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TOO EVERYONE SAYING THE BADLANDS JACK IS BETTER AND CHEAPER... It didn't exist when I published this video in 2022. I'll try and pick one up to compare to this conversion jack soon! Cheers! 😅
I'm debating the badlands or making a similar one. The badlands is definitely cheaper but I imagine if I go with a 2.5 aluminum jack would still be lighter by maybe 20#. Can you weigh your current jack with the extension used at the end of the video? curious at the total weight
$235 for the kit, $100 for the jack? Jesus, might as well buy a completed one
Yeah it's pretty cool because it turns into a lightweight offroad jack but when it's all said and done might as well just buy a 3 ton offroad jack. It would cost the same.
@@_JEBUSyeah carrying a 78 pound jack with regular wheels to use off-roading is really the same thing as using a 33 pound jack with off-road wheels. Do you also bring Bugattis to race trucks in the sand dunes?
While the badland is cheaper... it's also heavier, harder to use, less capable, made in Chyna, and the list goes on... Our conversion kit will fit many jacks NOT made by HF, has many customizable options, more accessories and is Made in USA!
yeeeup!
Hey Jason, Thank you for buying the off-road kit, showing the installation & the off-road usage.
Great video Jason
Great video.
I love that conversions like this exist. Sweet find dude!
Credit to Muddy Beards on CZcams. That’s how I heard about it.
Very cool! I think I’ll get one too. I prefer a floor jack much more to a hi lift!
Thank you , you solved a problem for me, and my 4Runner
Cool…and practical! Thanks for sharing.
The offroad 3ton jack is under $100 more than this kit...
Always need skid plate & bigger wheels for offroad. Great video!
Love mine!
My original thought: meh, this is just a video about a jack conversion
My final thoughts: i enjoyed that video way more than I thought I would haha. I think it’s your enthusiasm about everything. Now you have me shopping for one (my current jack is for a lowered car which doesn’t work so well for my lifted T4R)
Thanks Chris! Seriously, that’s feedback I love to here. Often I just make videos about stuff I need to do (or can do) so I try to make all of them as creative and entertaining as I can. That jack was a pretty awesome result. Almost like a happy accident because I’ve had it for years, and before I started off roading so much.
I have this exact jack from Harbor Freight that I bought on sale.
I was wondering if there was a way to convert it for my lifted jeeps.
Currently running a bottle jack from Harbor Freight with extensions & craddle from SafeJacks for off-road excursions on one of my jeeps.
Thx for the video 🤘🏻
Cool video. Watching this I think I will opt for the pro eagle. Yes it’s expensive but pro eagle looks well built and a bit beefier (that’s what she said). Thank for the video.
Yeah I think the main benefit is if you already have the jack. 👍
Although the conversion kit is appealing idea. Yet CAT has an off road 3 tons Jack ready to go with almost the same price 😉
Yeah it pretty much only makes sense if you already have the jack.
@@JasonExplainsThings I totally agree. Although not lots of people tested the CAT.
What's the total weight with the kit installed
You can keep the handle. Spin it 180 degrees and drill a new hole to bolt through. That what I did
That’s a cool kit. I bet if you played around you could find a new location for that handle and drill some new holes.
Agreed! I kept it and may reinstall it later.
The offroad jack with all of the extras is less than $100 more.
Quick, while the grass is still green on those hills! #palmspringsofwa
Cool idea I'm going today to harbor freight to get some heavy duty wheels under $20😅 put a wood block on top of the jack🎉🎉🎉😂
Is there a rubber pad you can put on top of the extension. That shape doesn't look friendly for the jack point that's integrated into the skid plate on the 4runner/GX
It does not. I’d agree it would be great if it had one.
@@JasonExplainsThings We do now offer a round saddle that comes with a polyurethane pad. There were enough requests that we made it happen. As a bonus the poly pad is Made in USA from Prothane!
Should’ve drilled new holes and mounted the handle more towards to the rear for front tire clearance. It’s nice having that carry handle on the side.
That looks badass…. However I would add some rubber pads to avoid scratches in the frame, specially there where you are since you get salt…. But looks good Sir
Good idea. May glue a rubber pad to the top piece. I’m glad salt isn’t used in the PNW.
Very nice! And still comes in way under the price of a Pro Eagle jack. 👍
Exactly!
not that much under. 1.5 ton Pro Eagle is $420. This ended up being $370?
@@antonkanevskyi5403 True. In my case I've had the jack for over 3 years. Also you can easily get the jack itself for under $100 most of the time using a coupon or buying it on sale. If I remember correctly I bought it for $80.
@@antonkanevskyi5403 the kit is probably over priced, this would be ideal to build yourself or just buy the pro eagle or even the cat version. These wheels in this kit won't work great in dirt.
You must be paid to say this, this kit is $230, the offroad 3ton jack from HF is $299! Comes with more than this kit.
Do they offer a "WIDE STANCE" Option for better Stability?
You could easily purchase a "Drawer Handle" that would be narrow enough to have clearance (once you make a new front mounting hole)... 🤔
The larger wheels make it pretty darn stable. If you want wider I'd just use a larger jack (2 ton or 3 ton). I may install a handle in the future... probably use reuse the original one and drill new holes.
Harbor Freight sells an off-road jack for about $300. Same price as the jack and kit when you're done, except no work involved.
Yep. This video was made before that new Badlands jack was released. 👍
Drill new holes and move the handles back
For me, it's the damned noise on the thing. I literally hate using it on my cobbled driveway. The giant wheels on the offroad jacks don't do that, and appeal to me for that reason.
Sad to see they stop at the 2 ton conversion for the Daytona line though. I have the three ton Daytona, and I'm not sure that would work.
Also... I see the prices are competing with the big offroad jack company, but now HF are selling 70lb offroad jacks complete for 300 dollars, it may no longer be worth buying the conversion kits that run at over 125 just for the wheels and axles.
Yep, you're probably right. I'd bet the popularity of off road jacks and conversion kits is why HF is making that awesome $300 badlands winch now.
Seems like if you did have a flat the jack with the extension would not have fix under the vehicle.
I see your point but I'm confident it would work. Worst case scenario is you would have to dig a little to get the jack a smidge lower and then raise things up. I carry a small military shovel every time. Standard off road stuff.
Nice conversion kit, but geez... For the price you could of gotten the Pro Eagle clones (CAT & now Bad Lands) and still have some change left over for gas.
Totally. It really only makes sense if you already have the jack. And yeah, that new badlands jack for the price of the conversion kit is a game changer (including for Pro Eagle).
But it is cool to support small businesses. I'd bet that the popularity of this kit was a big part of why Harbor Freight made the new jack in the first place.
Pro eagle seems more worth it for better jack, better wheels, better extension and extension holder. We race sxs and can't beat the pro eagle quickness and ease of use in a fast pit stop in dirt scenario. If I were on a budget I would do this but just build myself you can get everything from harbor freight for probably under 200$ with out an extention
Cool. To each their own. So far I’m loving the modified jack. I’d be happy to own and use a Pro Eagle jack as well. This is just cool because it upgraded something I already have.
@@JasonExplainsThings ya for sure, I'm just being one of those guys ranting my opinion. Cool those guys put a useful kit together
Yea! Badlands jack from Harbor freight is only 299. Great video. Thank You
Yep... that wasn't an option a year ago. I need to pick on of those up.
This is going to be more quality for sure. This is also lighter than the 3 ton offroad jack
Reads the title "wait, what?"
its to bad that the kits are 2 times more expensive then the jack it self. i been looking at doing this my self but at this point i think i am just going to build my own kit. i picked up the 2 ton jack at HF last week end for 65$ the inside track +15% off the sale price. super good deal. but the kit from 911 is like 290 bucks. thanks for the vod tho :)
I get your point for sure. I still feel good about the kit. It’s held up great in the years since. And 911 is a small PNW business I’m glad to support.
So~ did you save any money instead of just buying a off road jack?
Definitely. I’ve had that jack for 3 years. If I went out and bought everything new it would still be cheaper.
Now add an engine and a steering wheel 😂
Yes!
Combine this with the AGM Jack Rod Stand, and your offroad jack is complete !
Woah! Never seen that before. Very cool.
@@JasonExplainsThings They released like a couple of weeks ago. No need for jackstands anymore. Everything is now all in one. :D
Great video. But def not cost effective IMO. You are not saving much money by DIY. Their are other options out there that ARE better and a bit cheaper. But good video either way 👍😎
I mean it's cool but I'm pretty sure it can be done with less then $100 for wheels its a little over priced
This kit does NOT include the jack itself. You get the wheels, new lift head on the jack, and the rod for the wheels; $215? $215 for that WITHOUT the jack?! This has to be a joke. Who would pay for that and why? What does it weigh in the end?
Off road jacks cost $400 or more usually so even including the jack it's still cheaper. And like I said in the video I've had the jack for years. A lot of your negativity could be solved by just paying attention dude. I don't know what it weighs... maybe 5 pounds more than it did to begin with. And if you don't like it... don't buy it.
@@JasonExplainsThings Roger. I disagree; therefore I’m wrong? Crazy that anyone might have a different opinion. I’m sorry that any adversity or criticism is so brutal for you. Welcome to reality “dude.” Some of us don’t see the value. I did watch. How do you think I was able to itemize the parts list? Just block me then man.
@@spartan8390 You can't have any valid criticism unless you have proper knowledge of how much brand name off road jacks such as Pro Eagles costs. Not everyone is willing to drop half a grand on a jack they may only use once in a blue moon or a pinch while off roading.
Or Just get a new one for $300 🤷
Yeah the new badlands jack didn't exist when we made this video. That one is definitely an awesome deal. Only negative is that it's pretty big and heavy.
Dude you and that Jack and the kit are a little wacky $235 for four wheels and a little extension what fn ripoff
See the pinned comment. ✌️
Also even though this video is out of date I’m still glad to let you all know about 9-1-1 Motorsports. It’s a small PNW business ran by a couple people. And the owner is a great guy. I’m happy I bought the kit and supported his business.
It is designed to have all the extension on it, they do test it that way.
I'd check out the kit manufacturer's website to see how it's tested.