Walker Manufacturing made the strong and durable Walker-Badger jack for automobiles and trucks. The Racine Economy Spring Company began making bolster springs for wagons in 1888. J C Moore & Company acquired the spring company in 1912. Brand names included Little Jumbo, Triumph, Badger, and the Racine Tire Saver. The name Walker-Moore was used in 1914. Perfect and Fordezer brands were added. Walker Manufacturing was incorporated in 1915 with Willard T Walker president. Additional brands included Victor and Jump-Jack. Ajax Auto Parts was acquired in 1929. Ajax manufactured the Rapco pressed steel jack.
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