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This old school Hi-Lift worth fixin?

14-Bolt

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Found this in garage at grandmas. I recognized the mfg address and did some reaserch. Turns out this old 48" Handyman Jack is from the 50's or 60's and its made by Hi-Lift. Its missing a handle socket, handle and few extras. I have a piece of dom the right OD I can use for the handle. But is it worth spendng $40 bucks on the handle socket, pitman, pins. And if I want to be able to use it like a clamp its another $15 for the clevis. And a rebuild kit for another $20. Total I could by a new one. Anyone know if these are stronger or weaker than the latest ones?

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I would just buy a new one... It's hard enough to make them work if it's had a few muddy trips under it's belt... They can be tricky... Anyone who's used theirs on the trail enough times knows what I'm talking about...

That old jack would look great leaning against a tree by the backyard fire pit...
 
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