Jack questions

[phoenix827]

Hey there guys, I am not sure where this should go, but this looks like the best place.
I am looking for a GOOD 3-3.5 ton floor jack.
Needs to be good, cheap, and lift at LEAST 23". Also needs to either be able to get locally, or have free shipping.
Any ideas??
Thanx!
Chris

[76chevyman]

Check out costco i got my jack there for $80 bucks its 3.5 ton heavy duty floor jack ive had it for two years no problem and i still see it in the store when i go. They also have a nice motorcycle jack i may buy too.
The jack i have is the same as napa's that goes for close to $150 so for under ahoundred is good. And i can lift the front of my truck with the plow in the up [osition as well.

Hope this helps

Rich:burnout

[ratlover]

sears has deccent jacks for 100 or so gennerally with jack stands

Lincoln makes really good jacks but unfortunatly they arnt made in the USA anymore :( (I think they were the last to leave?)

One thing I hate about my sears and other cheaper jacks is that they have those goof POS spider gears at the end of the twisty handle :mad: The U joint ones are much nicer/smoother and make it easier to not drop the car harshly.

Stay away from Al for an every day type jack IMO

[BWhite]

Got this Jack from Sears for Xmas its great , well built 2 ton capacity . DONT forget jackstands too. Weighs about 40 pounds

[WoofsPlow]

One of our sponsors, JC Whitney has a 3ton for $60

http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=10101&langId=-1&productId=155054&mediaCode=ZX&appId=458980

[phoenix827]

Cool! Thanx guys!

[GLS]

If your looking for a good but cheap jack, then I would go with this on: click here (http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00950148000)

I bought one a few months ago. It's very nice, a lot better than the "2.5 ton" wal-mart jack I had that was crap from day one.

It is a 3.5 ton jack that comes with 2 3.5 ton stands and I got a free creeper when I bought mine.

However, lift height is 20in. You could probably put a 6x6 block on it though if you need 23", but use a stand if you are going under:)

I paid $100 plus tax for the package (jack, stands, creeper).

[phoenix827]

I knew someone spent about 2-3 weeks in the hospital from haveing a car drop on him. Luckily it was just a fiat!:D I ALWAYS use stands!! :greenange As Far as useing a block, I am going to no matter what if I put bigger tires on! lol Oh well. Thanx guys, I may just end up with a big bottle jack. Cheap and stable, plus 20 tons! lol:D

[Roger Dodger]

This jack is small enough to carry in your cup holder, so it's with you all the time! Price ain't bad either. I saw on up close... pretty kewl! They even sell matching alloy jackstands.

racing jack! (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90767)

[Roger Dodger]

Originally posted by phoenix827
I may just end up with a big bottle jack. Cheap and stable, plus 20 tons! lol:D
20-tons is a bad trade for a jack that's unstable from having nowhere the footprint a floorjack has. A bottle jack will tip very easily unless it's welded to a large, heavy steel base. At that point the rolling floorjack still wins!

[phoenix827]

Right, Thats why I was thinking a BIG bottle jack.
I know my 5-6 ton base is only 3-4 inches square.
I have seen some of the bigger ones on a 8-10" wide base.
I can use the wood for my hi-lift if I need to use it on dirt. (16x20" or so)

I like the Harbor freight one tho! lol:D :grinz