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Submitted: Friday, Oct 09, 2015 at 20:02
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Member - Barry P (VIC)
have a px twin cab
ranger,standard
suspension but a lift coming up soon,not enthralled by the scissor lift jack,for changing wheels,trying to not use a hilift or a inflateable bag,any other suggestions would be appreciated,thanks for future answers bye barry
Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Friday, Oct 09, 2015 at 20:13
Friday, Oct 09, 2015 at 20:13
Some years back, Barry, I wanted a 2nd jack for my Landcruiser ute. Not a real fan of the supplied Jack.
Bought a 4tonne hydraulic jack from Supercheap, that has been okay, and is not really overloaded jacking up one wheel on a loaded ute.
If money is no object, I'd get a good quality stumpy, that will give you years of good service.
Bob
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Reply By: disco driver - Friday, Oct 09, 2015 at 20:23
Friday, Oct 09, 2015 at 20:23
You could try a hydraulic one with multiple stages (2 or 3 sections that all extend). Wont be cheap but should last for a lifetime with careful use.
Alternatively, there are some trolley jacks that have a good lift and also reasonably thin when released. (will fit under axles when tyre is flat)
However with trolley jacks you will need a base plate somewhat bigger that the jack as they tend to roll forward as they lift.
Trolley jacks are unfortunately heavy and take up a bit of space but reasonably safe on slopes etc provided the usual safety precautions are used.
If space/weight is at a premium, go for a good hydraulic over a trolley.
Dsico.
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Reply By: Member - Blue M - Saturday, Oct 10, 2015 at 01:54
Saturday, Oct 10, 2015 at 01:54
Barry, the last jack I bought was a 20 ton hydrolic one with the screw section for the first lift. To make sure it did what I wanted, I deflated my back tyre in the car park. Told the guy inside I need a jack, and carried three out there to
test, and bought the one that worked. I have bought a few in my time and the one that fits under usually won't lift high enough, and the one that lifts high enough won't fit under the spring. The 20 ton one I got had the biggest foot print and was the easiest to jack up. To change the front wheel is another story, still need a squat one to get started, than the bigger one.
Cheers
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