Has anyone tried this lift from Harbor Freight?

[trikermutha]

I brought it back and bought a set of 6 ton jack stands that raise to 24". That should be good.

Really never need to go that high. But you have more than enough support now.

 

[jzeiler]

You don't need to go that high if you cut the old sway bar, then it will just slide out.

 

[Yowzer]

You don't need to go that high if you cut the old sway bar, then it will just slide out.

But then you still need to put the new sway bar in (and need the same clearance), unless you install a BajaRon Ultra bar, which is 3 pieces - yes?

(Bit of a noob question, as I haven't done this yet, just thinking/planning.)

 

[jzeiler]

But then you still need to put the new sway bar in (and need the same clearance), unless you install a BajaRon Ultra bar, which is 3 pieces - yes?

(Bit of a noob question, as I haven't done this yet, just thinking/planning.)

Why would you install anything else than the best?

 

[Yowzer]

Why would you install anything else than the best?

Just trying to figure the logistics for the job...

 

[jzeiler]

I am with you there. I had to raise mine up to install the front bumper/skid plate and I jacked up the A-arms and put blocks of wood under the tires until I had the height I needed. Having two floor jacks made this an easy choice.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Thanks for your input. I didn't quite get a definitive answer from the comments, but in doing more research, I have decided to return it. I already have a Harbor Freight 1500lb capacity lift, so I'll take Lamonster's recommendation from a comment I stumbled on and use that to lift the front of the bike, while leaving the back tire on the ground. I'll get taller jack stands to stabilize the front.

Raise it up as high as you can and put a concrete block under the back wheel and jack stands under the front. Then remove the the Jack and put the Jack on something like a pallet to give it more height and then you can raise the whole thing up some more.