Opinions On Floor Jacks

[blageo23]

I need some opinions.
My jack took a shit on me and instead of trying to fix it I just want to buy a new one. I want a low prfile jack so I can jack up some slammed honduhs :).
I was going to get a 2 ton craftsman but I have heard bad things(last less then a 1.5 years). Also was looking at an OTC one but thats a bit expensive. Im looking to spend under $200 for sure. Let me know what experience you guys have.

[Kracka]

I have a 2.5 ton low profile Craftsman jack and I'm happy with it. My first Craftsman jack held a car off the ground over a winter outside so I don't have any complaints.

[EclipseGST]

My Craftsman 1.5 ton (3000lb) died in a year. Replaced the hydrolic fluid with brake fluid and it has worked awesome for the last 6 years I've owned it.

If I was to ever buy another jack, I would replace all the fluid right away. But thats just me. Just because I've seen how well brake fluid works compared to jack oil.

[Kracka]

I've seen how well brake fluid works compared to jack oil.

Any idea why? This isn't the first time I've heard this.

[DSM_421]

Napa offers a nice low profile 2.5 or 2 ton jack for about 200 I think. I could probably even get it a tad cheaper for you if I went in with you.

I believe it is a lifetime warranty too.

[EclipseGST]

Any idea why? This isn't the first time I've heard this.

Think about how many times a car uses the brakes in its life time. Normally you dont change the fluid more than a couple times in a cars life, if ever.

I dont know if that is correct, but just my thought on it. Makes somewhat sense to me I guess.

[JET]

I got a nice aluminum one at Northern Tool for under $200. I think this is the one I have, I can't see if it is the twin pump one or not, I have the twin.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200345428_200345428

[turbotalon1g]

i was gonna say northern is good, if not good ole C-list usually has some deals.

My friend has a harbor freight jack that has done him well.

[Halon]

I have a 2.5 ton low profile Craftsman jack and I'm happy with it. My first Craftsman jack held a car off the ground over a winter outside so I don't have any complaints.

Same one I got also and it's treated me well, isn't too heavy, and wasn't all that spendy.

It's 2 years old, and I think I need to change the fluid now. Guess I'll try the brake fluid swap you guys are talking about.

[xveganxcowboyx]

After several crappy 2-tons I bought a craftsman 3 ton. It's held up for a year or two now and seems to be doing great. The nice thing is it was pretty cheap (~$50 on sale, maybe $70 normally).