So My Jack Just Shat Itself..

[TokyoTaxi]

BTW, I've ordered one of the Gasweld ones @ $215 ( ) so I'll give some feedback when I get it and try it out.

Won't be able to give feedback for a while since Gasweld are out of these jacks. Won't have any in stock until late August

[Craved]

found the blue point jacks - 68mm at the front and real long.

$509 incl GST

if anyones interested in NSW - rep is real local to me, let me know

[some_cs_student]

I went and checked out that jack on sat, the saddle height is fine BUT the rear of the jack(143mm) is where u will have trouble esp if u want to reach under the front cross member.

I need i trolley jack that is under 125mm at its highest point.

I suggest we keep looking

Regards

Trev

Hmmm, I was looking at this Omega jack was well on http://www.tradetools.com.au/Catalogue/Pro...tCode=GJLUQ1500 GJLUQ1500 jack, 63mm at lowest point but it's not super long.

Its cheaper than anything else I've found so far ($275 + postage to Vic) and the car is approx 13cm off the ground on the side skirts, do you think this could get to the cross member?

Or, is there anything better under $400?

UPDATE: Also found the "J041", from https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=J041# , its $229 incl GST, only 90mm off the ground but looks like its long 84cm and 51kg, they make a racing version https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=J042 but its shorter...

Note: I do know this thread is ancient but it still seems relevant.

[mosoto]

Good Jack: https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=J041 It's actually a tradequip jack. Double pump too

not "super low" profile or light so best for the workshop (it's bigger than it looks)

The SPI never made it to production if anyone bothered to contact the Oz Dist.

I would also be dubious about supercheap Ally jacks as they've had so many recalls.................

Also a true ally "racing" jack will only be rated to about 900kg.

I found if the car was just a smidge too low for the jack, i'd just drive onto a peice of wood or wide paving brick under each wheel and that would gain enough height to get the jack under.

Edited February 14, 2009 by mosoto

[some_cs_student]

Good Jack: https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=J041 It's actually a tradequip jack. Double pump too

not "super low" profile or light so best for the workshop (it's bigger than it looks)

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I would also be dubious about supercheap Ally jacks as they've had so many recalls.................

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Also a true ally "racing" jack will only be rated to about 900kg.

True, thanks for the info. Yes avoiding the supercheap auto jacks for now, I'm trying to buy quality.

Its for personal use, not a workshop, I only visit the track every 6months if I have the $$$ so I'm not too worried about weight (at the moment).

The second jack I mentioned can only support 1000kg, its 19.5kg and a little shorter than the first jack, its 74cm vs the 85cm.

As long as I can jack the car up and the jack will last a long time I'm happy

Also the price is very reasonable for both of them...

[mosoto]

Sorry m8 I meant workshop = Home garage/personal use, just like I use it for. Not to say it couldn't be used for pro workshop, it's pretty sturdy.

[PSI Parts]

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Prices:

DK 13HLQ $950 + Shipping

DK20 $620 + Shipping

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[Dahtone Racing]

blue point is lower

[PSI Parts]

I don't agree at all, just look at the profile. It raises very quickly. Unless they have another?

[Interloper]

For those of you who are looking for the ultimate jack, I am now able to supply AC Jacks.

Prices:

DK 13HLQ $950 + Shipping

DK20 $620 + Shipping

damn, i want one! but they are mega expensive...

[Dahtone Racing]

I don't agree at all, just look at the profile. It raises very quickly. Unless they have another?

thats not the low profile one i just bought a new one two weeks ago

68mm at the front and its a long reach jack too

[some_cs_student]

Anthony which product name did you buy? I've looked online and the "low" jack for Bluepoint is the cheap one posted above, but its priced at $500 or something crazy.

Did you pay more $$$ for a super low version or something?

[Dahtone Racing]

part number is SNX1LLTJ

cost me $550

[PSI Parts]

Got any pics and/or specs on it?

[babyskyline]

After the same info ^^^

[some_cs_student]

part number is SNX1LLTJ

cost me $550

Interesting, had a quick look on the website and found it as ~$540 as you mentioned and supporting 1 tonne but that was it, no more info.

This old post, which does appear to the be the pictures of snap-on jacks we had earlier claim its most likely a re-branded Torin jack:

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/688353

Probably this one:

http://www.torinjacks.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductId=10

In the end I bought:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1-5-TON-ALUMINIUM-R...%3A1|240%3A1318

Which appears to be the Torin 2 tonne low profile jack:

http://www.torinjacks.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=17

Its not super low or super long, but its good enough, and its $330 with dual pump / dual piston design so I'm happy.

If you do search on ebay use the part number, and ensure you tick the "search description" button, the seller seems to list one every couple of weeks....

Probably not the ultimate jack but its reasonably priced and is ~82mm off the ground with some length (>70cm's ). And its 23kg so fairly lightweight.

Thanks,

Gareth

[Dahtone Racing]

thats not the jack i got

sorry for the delay but ill get some pics up tomorrow

[some_cs_student]

Yes they probably released a new model, but I'm not spending >$330

Pics will be interesting because they are not keeping there website up-to-date with pics or info

[Craved]

found the blue point jacks - 68mm at the front and real long.

$509 incl GST

if anyones interested in NSW - rep is real local to me, let me know

blue point is lower

thats not the low profile one i just bought a new one two weeks ago

68mm at the front and its a long reach jack too

part number is SNX1LLTJ

cost me $550

i'll have to check my paperwork and call the rep again, i hope they havent gone up again

[NZM.031]

i am in the market for a new jack also.. ive dealt with these guys before and most of their stuff is pretty good so im assuming this would be aswell.

https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=J042

$330 isnt too bad.