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Post by gettinwiggy on Mar 29, 2010 16:58:56 GMT -4
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Post by obihann on Mar 29, 2010 17:03:50 GMT -4
princess auto is always a good try. That is where my jack and stands are from.
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Post by devin87 on Mar 29, 2010 17:22:59 GMT -4
The 3 ton jack from princess auto is nice, i got it for $99 on sale. It has the speed lift feature and is quite sturdy. It's alot better than the pos michelin 2 1/2 ton jack that i replaced. The speed lift on that stopped working after a couple months and looks like a toy compared to the 3 ton.
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Post by mrg on Mar 29, 2010 18:06:40 GMT -4
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Post by Hawkes on Mar 29, 2010 19:01:25 GMT -4
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Post by jmurphy on Mar 29, 2010 19:11:30 GMT -4
Height, height, height.
I bought a cheap one (Crappy Tire 2 or 2.5t?) and it only reaches 13.5" (or so). I basically need to put a block under it lifting anywhere except the diffs. It is still 100x better than the screw-type I was using before! I'm watching for a good sale and will buy a larger one first chance I get.
Jonathan
EDIT: I should also mention that it was $20.
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Post by gettinwiggy on Mar 29, 2010 19:12:42 GMT -4
The one you posted at CT looks short, maybe it's just the pic. Details says it is 25" long..............  |
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Post by smith on Mar 29, 2010 19:23:07 GMT -4
If you look at the 'questions and answers' section.. it says it has a 19" max lift. Can't say that is accurate but that is the answer listed..
I believe hawkes meant short... as in height. Not length
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Post by gettinwiggy on Mar 29, 2010 19:37:15 GMT -4
Height, height, height. I bought a cheap one (Crappy Tire 2 or 2.5t?) and it only reaches 13.5" (or so). I basically need to put a block under it lifting anywhere except the diffs. It is still 100x better than the screw-type I was using before! I'm watching for a good sale and will buy a larger one first chance I get. Jonathan EDIT: I should also mention that it was $20. I've been watching kijiji.....nothing!!!!  |
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Post by 90bronco on Mar 29, 2010 19:42:44 GMT -4
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Post by Paul Boudreau on Mar 29, 2010 20:14:37 GMT -4
dont get a crappy little 2 ton one , get at lest 3 ton and speedy lift
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Post by jrm on Mar 29, 2010 21:04:45 GMT -4
I have the 3.5 ton Michelin from Crappy Tire. It lifts to 22 inch high. It is a nice jack. Very Strong and heavy. Wait till it comes on sale. I think it is regular 159.99 and comes on for 99.99
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Post by 90bronco on Mar 29, 2010 21:11:58 GMT -4
I had 2 of the Michelin ones and they broke ,the one i have now is 3 ton and speedy lift . There are so many different jacks you will surly find people that have had good and bad of the same ones .
If i were on the hunt for a new jack it would be no less than 3 ton and defiantly have speedy lift . I went with ctc for warranty .
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Post by Hawkes on Mar 29, 2010 21:22:35 GMT -4
The one you posted at CT looks short, maybe it's just the pic. Details says it is 25" long.............. Yea I looked again and it looks normal, maybe it's just me.  I do recommend the bigger ones, but I also have a 2 ton that I used a lot and is still useful if you need a 2nd jack. Nice and light to throw in a vehicle vs the bigger ones. I carried it in the TJ a lot. |
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Post by stroh on Mar 29, 2010 21:22:49 GMT -4
I have a ? ton one from princess auto with the speed lift feature and it goes from 4" to 22." Best purchase I have made by far.
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