HF Aluminum Jack + Pro Eagle Parts?

I hope it works out for you.

I ordered the pad & extension from SDHQ (thanks!) and my 1.5 ton conversion should be quick and painless. I think I just need to stop at the hardware store for a fender washer.

 

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While I'm waiting for the parts to arrive, I have to mention that the location of the handle is poor. It's not weight centered and makes carrying it a bit awkward. I can see that relocating it is in order.....

 

I received the Pro Eagle extension and saddle today. Fitting them was pretty easy. The only item I needed was a 1" ID x 2 1/2" grade 8 washer. Both the PE saddle and the washer required the use of a step drill to open up the center hole a small amount. Once done, place the washer and saddle where the original saddle was, tighten the original center bolt (10mm) and you're done. Easy peasy!

I'm working with the Harbor Freight 2 ton aluminum floor jack #64542
The wheels and axle will be here next week and that's when the real fun begins....

 

A little something. Same for my 2Ton is next.

 

I received the front wheels and axle and got right to work. On the PE 2 ton axle, the center spacer section is just a little longer than the original HF axle. Ideally, it would have to be put on a lathe to duplicate the original but the difference was very small and I took a gamble that actually payed off. I removed the side plate with the handle and then used a step drill to open up the original axle hole to 3/4". I then removed the handle which will have to be relocated because it interferes with the new 6" wheel. Then assemble the side plate onto the main body of the jack.

This phase of my project isn't complete. I thought I would have the axle nuts on hand but that wasn't the case. A trip to the nut & bolt shop is in order.....

My next step is how to fit a rear axle to the jack.....

 

The axle nut size is M18 x 1.5 (2 ton axle).

 

Almost done but not quite......
I need to change out some of the bolts with longer ones but the pictures tell the story. I will compile a list of the parts I used and the cost..... The rear wheels & axle are now supported with 3/8" aluminum plate and 5 bolts (originally only 3 bolts secured the rear wheels) secure that to the frame....
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Rolled it around the driveway. Piece of cake! It rolled with ease. At this juncture I'll give it an A+. I'm waiting on longer button head bolts to finish it up...

 

I run a 2 ton version with the extension. I built my own skid plate. Works great and did not cost a fortune like the Pro Eagle

 

This is awesome!

@TacomaDad18 has something like this too

 

What’s the total cost for this?

 

I'm compiling a parts list now. I will tell you that it wasn't cheap. If you already have this jack (2 ton) then going this route (using Pro Eagle parts) makes it more cost effective. If one has access to a metal lathe and/or a welder, then you could do this conversion cheaper.....

 

Harbor Freight Low Profile Aluminum Jack 2 Ton #64542 Off Road Wheel Conversion Parts List

Front Axle

Pro Eagle front axle - $24.99

Pro Eagle 6” front wheels - $29.98

(2) M18 x 1.5 nuts

(2) M18 flat washers



Rear Axle

Pro Eagle rear axle - $24.99

Pro Eagle 8” rear wheels - $49.98

(2) M18 x 1.5 nuts

(8) M18 flat washers

(4) 12.9 M8 x 1.25 x 30 button head bolts

(8) M8 washers

(4) M8 x 1.25 nylock nuts

(4) 12.9 M10 x 1.5 x 25(30) button head bolts

(4 ) M10 split washers

(4) M10 flat washers


Rear Adapter Plate

3 ½” x 3½” x 3/8” aluminum flat stock



Optional Parts

Pro Eagle saddle - $24.99

Pro Eagle 8” saddle extension - $59.99

1” grade 8 flat washer

Stainless steel metric external snap rings – M14, M16, M18

(2) 13” aluminum grab handles

(8) 12.9 M6 x 1.00 x 25 flat head bolts

(8) M6 washers

(8) M6 x 1.00 nylock nuts

 

Pro Eagle parts = app. $215, plus hardware,shipping & tax. This still doesn't get you the skid plate they offer and the extension clamp. If you buy the HF 2 ton jack on sale for $109, add the PE parts, that brings you to $324 plus hardware.

If you have access to a lathe and/or a welder, you can change the design a bit to shave off some of the costs. Ironically, I started this project after I had just retired from a metal fabrication shop so I wanted a conversion that virtually anyone could do with the average arsenal of tools. The only help I had was cutting the 3/8" aluminum plate to size.

The only "special" tool I used here other than transfer punches was a step drill that was metric to drill 18mm holes and a 90° countersink (for the flat head bolts).

I knew going into this project that it wasn't going to be cheap and I probably will go beyond the retail price of the PE jack but I had a lot of fun laying out this project and have a tremendous sense of satisfaction when I completed it.

I opted to add side handles. The one that came with the jack was located poorly and interfered with the larger front wheels.

In addition to everything else, I replaced some of the external snap rings with stainless steel snap rings.

I'm hoping to see itinerations of the conversion from others........

 

Finally checking back in here since I pulled the jack out of the crawl space yesterday to put on the PE parts... It doesn't work with the 1.5T HF jack Part # 62160

The center pin for the pad holder is larger diameter than the HF jack has. Next time I have spare time from working (yes, I'm still working), I'll do some measuring to see if there's more to it than just drilling out the hole on the jack piece where the PE pin goes through.

 

Hah, I just saw this in the reviews on Harbor Freight's site:

 

Looks like using a step drill to open up the saddle base to accept the saddle is in order. Might need a washer between the saddle and the base....