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
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!
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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
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
@@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!
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 🤘🏻
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 👍😎
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.
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.
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.
