Floor Jack

MIGZ · 03-08-2008, 09:56 PM

I have been using a POS 3 ton floor jack but its gotten to the point where I need an new one what all are you all using.

I was looking at this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/6000-POUND-ALUMI...QQcmdZViewItem

blackseabk · 03-08-2008, 10:54 PM

You might want to check out the Sears they also have nice aliminum ones and they have a better return policy, Good luck. Good jack is a good investment alone with jack stands.

Elefex · 03-08-2008, 11:08 PM

Try to stay away from some Craftsman jacks. They have always leaked and doesn't last too long.

truckhigh · 03-11-2008, 04:26 PM

i have had that one in the pic for like 3 yrears now. i got it from harbor freigt for $80. its still going strong. pepboys and costco have a rebadged on for around the same.

if you plan on lifting you truck i would recomend a bigger jack. i can only change a a single tire with that jack. imma ipgrade to something that will lift my frame(w/3inlif) enough to take off both tires

MIGZ · 03-14-2008, 07:09 AM

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truckhigh previously said:

i have had that one in the pic for like 3 yrears now. i got it from harbor freigt for $80. its still going strong. pepboys and costco have a rebadged on for around the same.

if you plan on lifting you truck i would recomend a bigger jack. i can only change a a single tire with that jack. imma ipgrade to something that will lift my frame(w/3inlif) enough to take off both tires

the one I posted is a 3ton which should be more than enough to lift the truck.

Are you sure the one you have is not the 1.5 ton? I also have that one and it looks just like the one pictured just smaller..

LEASTBAY · 03-23-2008, 08:38 PM

I have that same one you posted, $80 at walmart about 4 years ago, its very nice and the aluminum is great to move around, very light.

LEASTBAY · 03-23-2008, 08:40 PM

maybe it is the lighter one, if they jack to the same height I would just get the 1.5 ton and save yourself some money

Fjamming · 03-23-2008, 09:17 PM

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MIGZ previously said:

I have been using a POS 3 ton floor jack but its gotten to the point where I need an new one what all are you all using.

I was looking at this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/6000-POUND-ALUMI...QQcmdZViewItem

Looks like it won't lift very high. Only 19.3 inches.

FJ Tex · 03-24-2008, 08:06 PM

not to sound smart-assed, but the only thing i can think of needing a jack for with this truck is tire removal, in which case wouldnt a hi-lift work just fine? besides you should have one anyway.

Fjamming · 03-25-2008, 12:24 AM

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FJ Tex previously said:

not to sound smart-assed, but the only thing i can think of needing a jack for with this truck is tire removal, in which case wouldnt a hi-lift work just fine? besides you should have one anyway.

Hi-Lift is not very stable and also not the easiest thing to use. Floor jack and jack stands are the way to go.