Can I adjust my hydraulic lift??

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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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I know its off topic, but Ive got questions about my lift. I bought a Harbor Freight 2.5 ton floor jack. When I go to lower the car, it goes from lifted to ground in about a nano second, scaring the hell out of me. This is not the first jack Ive used, so I know how to twist the handle just right to regulate it coming down, but there is just no in between with this thing. I tried adjusting some of the 'bleeding' screws, but all that did was cause a leak. Any suggestions how to slow this thing on its way down?
 
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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breather screw
 
Old Dec 24, 2006 | 01:42 AM
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Wheres it at?
 
Old Dec 24, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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Its that habor freight quality
 
Old Dec 24, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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Millions of underpaid Chinese workers HAVE to produce a quality product.....or they get shot! Duh!
 
Old Dec 24, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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They dont get shot any more.....they just dont get thier bowl of rice with a fish head to feed their family for the day.
 
Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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need pic of jack
 
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