So My Jack Just Shat Itself..

[TOPG34R]

Hey Guys,

Thought I'd throw a couple more into the mix:

1) Kincrome Aluminium Racing Jack - Low Profile for $384.00 (80mm height)

http://www.transquip.com.au/product.aspx?I...&PARENT=605

2) 3 Tonne Aluminium Racing Jack - 93mm height @ $535.00

http://www.apachetools.com.au/index.php?productID=128

Jacks above available locally in OZ.

Cheers,

Ben

[chook]

Does anyone know where to buy or have any contacts regarding the Blue-point jack in QLD ? thanks

[Beer Baron]

your local snap-on man will have one. they are nothing like the ones pictured. they are very low and have a very low snout which is at minimum height.

they are the way to go for sure. and they are not a new model, i've been using one for nearly 10 years. at least 7 years +.

[PSI Parts]

I'm currently overseas and don't have any contact with the Snap On dealer, can anyone who has one able to take some pictures for me?

[colt75]

ahh, glad this thread iss till going

that kincrome one is only rated to 1000kg..?

also in the look out for a low jack.

[PSI Parts]

Although it is rated at 1000kg, (from memory) in Australia the jack has to support three times the rating actually stated.

Pics please people...

[Beer Baron]

forget the kinchrome one anyway. the one you want is the bluepoint one. it's much lower, goes under the car much further, and is not much more exxy.

[FineLine]

My home workshop jack is a western tools number . It isnt low by any standard. about 150 mil high but it does lift to a full 80cm height. It rox the schizz for getting the line up off the ground with more than enough room to skate around under the car without feeling clausto. Rated to 1800 kilo too.

Another point to remember if you do purchase one of these higher lift style jacks is that you will also need bigger stronger jack stands to take advantage of them. Like most on here i wont get under a car supported by a jack only so its pointless having a mega lift jack and short jack stands.

[Craved]

My home workshop jack is a western tools number . It isnt low by any standard. about 150 mil high but it does lift to a full 80cm height. It rox the schizz for getting the line up off the ground with more than enough room to skate around under the car without feeling clausto. Rated to 1800 kilo too.

Another point to remember if you do purchase one of these higher lift style jacks is that you will also need bigger stronger jack stands to take advantage of them. Like most on here i wont get under a car supported by a jack only so its pointless having a mega lift jack and short jack stands.

true enough

i have 3 tonne jack stands, but they are so big my current jacks dont raise the car high enough to use them lol

im getting one with the krudd money

[Primordial]

true enough

i have 3 tonne jack stands, but they are so big my current jacks dont raise the car high enough to use them lol

im getting one with the krudd money

I've got the same problem... massive jack stands and a dodgy low lift jack

[moO moO nEL]

I have got a blue point jack for sale

brand new just delivered but found it's too big for track day use

good if you have a garage

paid $543 but willing to sell at $500

Edited May 1, 2009 by moO moO nEL

[some_cs_student]

I have got a blue point jack for sale

Can you post pics and specs?

Just want to compare it to what I have

[PSI Parts]

I'm also eyeing off this: http://www.transquip.com.au/product.aspx?ID=5893

[flame_this]

have u tried bleeding it... made my jack 100 times better

[Luke_GTS-T]

Thought id revive this thread as im currently looking at doing some work on my car and thought it was about time i got a good jack.

Is the snap-on jack the pick of the lot?

[PSI Parts]

I ended up getting a CP Low Profile Jack from VEK Tools Long reach and extremely low profile.

[Luke_GTS-T]

I ended up getting a CP Low Profile Jack from VEK Tools Long reach and extremely low profile.

How much did that set u back? did u buy straight off the site?

[PSI Parts]

How much did that set u back? did u buy straight off the site?

$460 from memory. No I went into the shop.

I'll take some pictures of it if you are interested?

[Luke_GTS-T]

$460 from memory. No I went into the shop.

I'll take some pictures of it if you are interested?

Wheres the shop located? yes pics please.

Is it good? any problems with it?

[PSI Parts]

Shop is in Smithfield. It is good, however the pin that holds the top handle in place fell to pieces and I haven't had time to replace it.

The foot pump seems to be good, however I really need to go over it and make sure everything is tight.

I'm going to use this jack at the track (even though it weighs 50kg) because the reach and height allows me to easily change tyres without having to drive onto blocks to get jack access.