Hi-Lift HA500 Customer reviews
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Category: Automotive
Brand: Hi-Lift
Model: HA500
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Hi-Lift HA500 Review
Hi-Lift HA500 Review by Jeremy Morton
I don't have a lot of extra cargo space in a Jeep to carry a load of full sized tools like these. Honestly, the quality of this kit exceeded my expectations. The extendable handle is solid and the attachments fit firmly. I couldn't imagine having my Jeep without this kit in the back when offroading.
Hi-Lift HA500 Review by Alberto Vargas (San Francisco, CA USA)
I bought this set based on recommendations from a book, online forums, and reviews here. It looked very promising at first because it is very compact, and you get four full sized tools with a bag for a decent price.
However, I was quite disappointed during a recent offroading trip. After using the shovel, I decided to keep it assembled in my rather full trunk in case I needed it again down the road. As I was driving, a bump caused the shovel to jump and make an alarming sound (like glass bottles being smashed with a shovel). I examined it, and at first it looked like everything was OK. Later in the evening, when setting up camp, I checked out the shovel and was shocked to find that the little metal loop (spiral) thingie which keeps the metal pin from pulling out (the pin that keeps the tool from detaching from the handle) was completely missing. It was getting dark. I found it eventually in my trunk. However, I can't imagine what would have happened if I had been using this tool at night in the field and it broke on me. It is even scarier to imagine the axe detaching from the handle during heavy use, which I am now very sure is quite possible.
There are two pins for attaching the tool of choice to the handle and the two parts of the handle to each other. If one of these pins is lost, or the flimsy loop thing keeping the pin from pulling out is lost, you are screwed. It is probably a good idea to find bolts with the same diameter as the pin, and keep them as a backup for when the inevitable loss happens.
In a nutshell, this set of tools is too flimsy to withstand frequent or heavy use. The tools are OK for occasional and careful use, preferably during daylight. I wish I had bought dedicated and sturdier tools. For the price, I bet you can find a nice shovel, sledge hammer, etc with proper wooden handles second hand and they will serve you better. The only good thing going for this set of tools is the compact size when folded.
I gave it 3 stars because it is decent overall and not useless for my occasional needs, but please be careful if you will rely on this in difficult situations.
Not recommended.
Hi-Lift HA500 Review by Leterbuck (SouthCentral, Montana - USA!!!)
A great bag to have along in the backcountry. Most all essential trail items in one bag. Well constructed and thought out, does not take up much room - easily ported from one vehicle to another, and the tough bag has ample room for extra handle pins, a pair of gloves a short chain or recovery strap and other related small tool accessories.
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Hi-Lift Jack HA-500 Handle-All Multi-Purpose Tool:: Features
- Full sized sledge hammer head
- Telescoping implement handle
- Full sized shovel head
- Full sized axe and pick axe head
- Branded gear bag for storage
- Item Dimensions: 234 x 108 x 138 inches; 0 pounds
- Brand: Hi-Lift
- Model: HA500
- Product Type: Automotive
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