I don't get the low reviews. I have this jack i bought at local store on sell for $119 was in a pinch my clutch went out on my 06 3500 ram 5.9 diesel. I did no research just grabbed the first heavy duty jack i could get my hands on. I had to have one that you can take the round plate out of so i could put a transmission adapter on. I use to be a metal fab welder and made my one as i needed one that day. that and most the ones you buy are junk and set too high to use with out a lift but that is a different point. So as for my review. The jack had no problem lifting the one ton truck i placed it up on blocks to give me more room under it. I can see how people say it drops fast but if you take your time and turn the handle slow it has a very slow decline. the foot petal is ok I think it does what it says it is. It just brings the jack up to your frame so you don't need to pump it as much it is not made to lift the car. Also i see it as a bonus as it is bolted on and can be removed with one bolt. Basically if you don't like it take it off it does not effect the jack. It worked very well for me a was able to stab the big six speed transmission by my self had no help except my big red jack. So far it has been worth every penny it is a very heavy duty well made jack that i think will be in my shop for many years to come. I think there are to many want to be mechanics that want to compare to a $500 floor jack. not that i don't think this could stand everyday use but if you do it for a living this might not be for you. if you need a heavy duty well made floor jack for your garage or home shop this is the most bang for buck. keep in mind this is made for shop use it is nothing you want to throw behind seat for flat tires. It is almost 100 lbs very heavy duty. i have only had a week if it gives me any problems i will adjust my review but like i said too many want to be people trying to compare to snapon or mac. for the money you cant beat it and unless you got rocks in your head and cant understand to twist the handle slow the dropping fast is not a problem. I hope this review helps you decide what you need. I love it
