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]

Originally Posted by EclipseGST

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]

Originally Posted by Kracka

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/w...5428_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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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).

[Matt D.]

Floor jack review: http://www.vorshlag.com/tech_jacks6.php

Thanks to cdeutsch for the link.

[mdost03]

I currently have this one:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...Lift+Equipment
and love it!

I went through 2 other craftsman jacks within a matter of 2 months each. They were black and yellow and around 100. This one has been going great for almost a year and it jacks up very fast.

[TkrPerformance]

I have a 2ton alum low pro jack from harbor freight have had it for over 4 years and still works great it is a 3 pump to full extention

[blageo23]

A friend of mine had this one in his basement and wasnt using it so I picked it up. Its brand new. Hopefully it works good!

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...3355_200313355

[CDeutsch]

Here's a good review/comparison:
http://www.vorshlag.com/tech_jacks6.php

If you work in the shop a lot and don't plan on getting a lift anytime soon, the AC Hydraulics DK13HLQ is worth the money.
http://www.evomn.net/cd/pics/acjack.jpg

[dragonforce]

You put brake fluid in worn out hydraulic jacks to swell up the o-ring seals. I don't recommend putting brake fluid in new jacks.

[crazy_skier]

chris... is the by chance the stealth i saw when i picked up the 2.4,, the green one at the time? (sorry for thread jack haha)

[DoughtCom]

I got this 3 Ton for 59.99 when it was on sale.

Harbor Freight is bitchin!

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94629

[CDeutsch]

Originally Posted by crazy_skier

chris... is the by chance the stealth i saw when i picked up the 2.4,, the green one at the time? (sorry for thread jack haha)

No, that was the car I had before the green one, the Evo, and the black 2G talon.