Low Entry Trolley Jacks?

[longsh07]

Im looking into getting myself a proper trolley jack since the Halfords jobby that I keep borrowing off my Dad is now too tall to fit under both my 106 and my 350

 

Happy to spend decent money on one as I know it will get a lot of use but wasn't sure if it was worth going with a light weight aluminium one or a regular (steel?) one.

 

Lightweight would be easier for me as I don't have a garage to work on the car in so it cant just be wheeled over to the car (will be stored in the shed and dragged/carry it across my gravel drive). On the other hand I've read people don't rate the aluminium ones because of their strength? I always use axle stands when I work on my car so the Jack is never the only thing taking the full weight so does that really matter?

 

:wacko:

 

These are the ones I've been looking at at the moment

 

Aluminium Jack

1.8 Tonne

http://www.sealey.co...uiredresults=16

 

2.5 Tonne

http://www.sealey.co...uiredresults=16

 

2 Tonne

http://www.clarkeint...nsmission-jacks

 

Steel Jacks

2.5 Tonne

http://www.sealey.co...uiredresults=16

 

2 Tonne

http://www.clarkeint...nsmission-jacks

 

Any opinions/advice greatly received.

[Flex]

Bloody hell, they aint cheap, I wanted one but I guess it'll be a while yet!

[thetranquilbass]

I went for this one http://www.sgs-engin...um-trolley-jack

[R35LEE]

Nothing wrong with Alloy jacks mate, we use both alloy and steel at work. Allow ones are great if your moving them around a lot. Strength has never been an issue with any of ours. You should never rely on a jack alone and always use axle stands while under a car

[Ewen@Clark Motorsport]

The Arcan one that Costco do is by far the best and under £100, I have used one for the last 8 years and its still going strong

[R35LEE]

I have two of the 2T Arcan ones in my garage at home Good quality too :thumbs

[SamN]

I have a nice big Clarke 2.5T Aluminium one, it was something like £155 from Machine mart and as fantastic! They do a slightly lower profile one for a little more money also but I've found mine fine and I have some low cars! It's generally ok but if not a plank of wood solves the problem. It has a nice big cup too

[longsh07]

Cheers guys - Will fork out the extra for an Aluminium one then and maybe ask nicely for some shiny new axle stands for Christmas

I expect I will be told by this missus this is a boring present but what does she know.

[R35LEE]

Cant beat man presents!

[AliveBoy]

I just have 2 blocks of wood I park the car on, then under the diff and up from there, much cheaper then a new jack The blocks are also useful for a million other things when I'm under the car too

[Richf]

Halfords well these caravan ramps for about £20 , another option which helps get the trolley jack under

 

[longsh07]

I also have a million blocks of wood of all shapes/sizes which get used for propping up various bits of car never thought to park on them!!

 

The ramps are good temporary solution actually while I decide on what to get. At the moment the 350 I just have to move around the drive until I find a dip that lets me get the jack under and the 106 I have to jack the rear then the front which is annoying if everything you want to get at is at the front

Edited November 13, 2013 by longsh07

[peteman35]

I have one of these..

http://www.machinema...um-trolley-jack

 

By far best thing ive bought in a long time..

 

EDIT: also have a set of ramps to get the front up. Low enough to get it on the sub frame with ramps

Edited November 13, 2013 by peteman35

[longsh07]

I have one of these..

http://www.machinema...um-trolley-jack

 

By far best thing ive bought in a long time..

 

EDIT: also have a set of ramps to get the front up. Low enough to get it on the sub frame with ramps

 

Good to know. Was leaning towards that one as there's a machine mart not far from me

[bizz]

I got mine from the international tool company. Was a low entry 2.5t alloy Jack. Gets put through a lot and can handle it all. Worth a look

[Dblock]

I'd love an AC jack.

[longsh07]

I got mine from the international tool company. Was a low entry 2.5t alloy Jack. Gets put through a lot and can handle it all. Worth a look

 

Oh yes, I've been following your LS350Z thread.

Will have a look

[bizz]

Cheers man you can actually see the jack holding up the transmission. It's a good jack though

[R35LEE]

Why don't you get a group buy going? There must be a few guys wanting Alloy jacks now! Steel is sooooo last year

[longsh07]

Wouldn't know where to ask to be honest. Any tool traders on here?

[Ewen@Clark Motorsport]

I could maybe organise one on the Arcan jacks?

[R35LEE]

Good Idea!! I will vouch for their quality as I have hammered mine. lightweight, great build quality and unreal price

Edited November 13, 2013 by R35LEE

[longsh07]

Just for reference - this the one?

http://www.costco.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/cos_8,cos_8.5,cos_8.6.1/107255

[R35LEE]

The ones I bought were 2T Arcan Jacks. Let Ewen / Alex find out what spec they can get and a price

[Ewen@Clark Motorsport]

Just for reference - this the one?

http://www.costco.co...os_8.6.1/107255

 

yes thats them