what's with floor jacks?

doubleG370Z · 10-07-2010, 05:02 PM

Hey looking for floor jacks, what type are you using and why? Aluminum worth the extra cost and are they durable?? I know they can be expensive, any trustworthy but economical ones?

kenchan · 10-07-2010, 05:04 PM

i have 2 harbor freight racing jacks made by american general (i think). ive had them for over 3yrs now no issue.

kenchan · 10-07-2010, 05:05 PM

wait, US General.. lol

here's one on sale:

3000 Lb. Capacity Aluminum Racing Jack

fuct · 10-07-2010, 05:37 PM

US General, but made in china. good ol harbour freight!

kenchan · 10-07-2010, 05:39 PM

more than half of your house is made in china. yay!

daleks · 10-07-2010, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubleG370Z

Hey looking for floor jacks, what type are you using and why? Aluminum worth the extra cost and are they durable?? I know they can be expensive, any trustworthy but economical ones?

An aluminum jack is easier to push around. If you've ever tried to slide around a 100lb jack you'll know that lightness is a nice feature. The heavier it is the more difficult to make fine adjustments in position.

The hydraulics can fail on a jack over time so it's up to you to determine how important that is an spend accordingly.

ProfessorDave · 10-07-2010, 08:06 PM

I bought a 3000 lb aluminum Craftsman jack. Was not cheap (although I got it on sale). The handle splits in half and the bottom portion of the jacking handle is padded. This allows me to get under the rear diff and jack up the back all at once.

ClemsonWill · 10-07-2010, 08:20 PM

Sorry Professor Dave but don't get a Craftsman. I love Craftsman but I refuse to get another jack from them. I paid $200 for one of their aluminum jacks, barely used it, and the hydraulic seal went bad. Mine was out of warranty. They won't fix them either. My friend owns a shop and he has worn out about 20 of them for the same reason. Only positive being that he wears them out within 3 months so he just takes them under warranty. Check the internet. Other people have had the same issues.

I have US General aluminum one now. I have had it about a year and no issues.

cossie1600 · 10-07-2010, 09:40 PM

I got lucky and was able to get mine replaced after 3 years. They gave me a new one, it still works great and I use it all the time.

ProfessorDave · 10-07-2010, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Sorry Professor Dave but don't get a Craftsman. I love Craftsman but I refuse to get another jack from them. I paid $200 for one of their aluminum jacks, barely used it, and the hydraulic seal went bad. Mine was out of warranty. They won't fix them either. My friend owns a shop and he has worn out about 20 of them for the same reason. Only positive being that he wears them out within 3 months so he just takes them under warranty. Check the internet. Other people have had the same issues.

I have US General aluminum one now. I have had it about a year and no issues.

Now you tell me!

speed_BMW330i · 10-08-2010, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Sorry Professor Dave but don't get a Craftsman. I love Craftsman but I refuse to get another jack from them. I paid $200 for one of their aluminum jacks, barely used it, and the hydraulic seal went bad. Mine was out of warranty. They won't fix them either. My friend owns a shop and he has worn out about 20 of them for the same reason. Only positive being that he wears them out within 3 months so he just takes them under warranty. Check the internet. Other people have had the same issues.

I have US General aluminum one now. I have had it about a year and no issues.

I've read the same thing on the net. Kinda surprising as Craftsman positions itself as a reliable brand. Does anyone make anything decent nowadays, or are all mfg's aiming for the bottom of the bargain bin?

doubleG370Z · 10-08-2010, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Sorry Professor Dave but don't get a Craftsman. I love Craftsman but I refuse to get another jack from them. I paid $200 for one of their aluminum jacks, barely used it, and the hydraulic seal went bad. Mine was out of warranty. They won't fix them either. My friend owns a shop and he has worn out about 20 of them for the same reason. Only positive being that he wears them out within 3 months so he just takes them under warranty. Check the internet. Other people have had the same issues.

I have US General aluminum one now. I have had it about a year and no issues.

I read this issue too, someone suggested craftsman b/c Sears sells them, no shipping required. I'll have to check out US General, thxs.

ClemsonWill · 10-08-2010, 08:18 AM

Sears (Craftsman) typically have good products. I have a garage full of their stuff. The jack is the only tool I have ever had issues with. Knock on wood.

SiXK · 10-08-2010, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Sorry Professor Dave but don't get a Craftsman. I love Craftsman but I refuse to get another jack from them. I paid $200 for one of their aluminum jacks, barely used it, and the hydraulic seal went bad. Mine was out of warranty. They won't fix them either. My friend owns a shop and he has worn out about 20 of them for the same reason. Only positive being that he wears them out within 3 months so he just takes them under warranty. Check the internet. Other people have had the same issues.

I have US General aluminum one now. I have had it about a year and no issues.

I had the exact same experience. Craftsman jack lasted about two and a hlaf years with very little actual use. seal went bad and jack was out of warranty.

CBRich · 10-08-2010, 08:31 AM

Omega 29023. Only 2.5 inches tall and a reach of 42". This will slide right up in for the rear diff and the front crossmember.

10-07-2010, 05:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
doubleG370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 257 Drives: 09 370Z blk 7AT NAV Rep Power: 15	what's with floor jacks? Hey looking for floor jacks, what type are you using and why? Aluminum worth the extra cost and are they durable?? I know they can be expensive, any trustworthy but economical ones?

10-07-2010, 08:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	I bought a 3000 lb aluminum Craftsman jack. Was not cheap (although I got it on sale). The handle splits in half and the bottom portion of the jacking handle is padded. This allows me to get under the rear diff and jack up the back all at once. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

10-07-2010, 08:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	Sorry Professor Dave but don't get a Craftsman. I love Craftsman but I refuse to get another jack from them. I paid $200 for one of their aluminum jacks, barely used it, and the hydraulic seal went bad. Mine was out of warranty. They won't fix them either. My friend owns a shop and he has worn out about 20 of them for the same reason. Only positive being that he wears them out within 3 months so he just takes them under warranty. Check the internet. Other people have had the same issues. I have US General aluminum one now. I have had it about a year and no issues. __________________ Slightly modded

10-08-2010, 08:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	Sears (Craftsman) typically have good products. I have a garage full of their stuff. The jack is the only tool I have ever had issues with. Knock on wood. __________________ Slightly modded

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i have 2 harbor freight racing jacks made by american general (i think). ive had them for over 3yrs now no issue.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	wait, US General.. lol here's one on sale: 3000 Lb. Capacity Aluminum Racing Jack

10-07-2010, 05:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	US General, but made in china. good ol harbour freight!

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	I got lucky and was able to get mine replaced after 3 years. They gave me a new one, it still works great and I use it all the time.

10-08-2010, 08:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Omega 29023. Only 2.5 inches tall and a reach of 42". This will slide right up in for the rear diff and the front crossmember.