Hydralic Bottle Jacks
Submitted: Sunday, Nov 26, 2006 at 11:27
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Kev M (NSW)
My OE bottle jack has just let me down, I was changing tyres over ready for Wednesday where the current tyres that were on the Triton go to the trailer and BFG All Terrains are now back on. The problem that was with the last tyre the jack lost hydralic fluid and collapsed to its lowest height. A bit of a problem when you had just removed one tyre and about to put the new one on. I had to go next door and get another one from them so I could finish changing the tyre. Lucky I wasn't under it at the time as I was home alone. I should have gone and gotten the tyre place to change them over for me as my back is now in spasms again. Lucky SWMBO is away for a few days. LOL
Now for the big question. Do I repack the seals on the original bottle jack or just go and get a new higher quality one. If I get a new one does anyone have any recommendations as to brand. At its lowest height it needs to be about 6 - 8" in height and extend to around double that.
Cheers Kev
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Reply By: jon p qld - Sunday, Nov 26, 2006 at 11:50
Sunday, Nov 26, 2006 at 11:50
G'day Kev
If it's one of the Mitsubishi
orange bottle jacks, a few years ago they had a recall on them as they were failing like yours did. Not sure how old your vehicle is or if it missed the recall, although the newer jacks still look the same, I suspect just different seals. Might be worth checking with Mitsubishi.
Regards Jon
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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Sunday, Nov 26, 2006 at 11:55
Sunday, Nov 26, 2006 at 11:55
Yeap it an
orange bottle jack, 2000 vintage.
So I'll check with Mitsubishi on Monday.
Thanks Kev
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Reply By: rodeonut - Sunday, Nov 26, 2006 at 11:51
Sunday, Nov 26, 2006 at 11:51
my advise is to get a new jack and next time make sure you use jack stands when under neath the rig!
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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Sunday, Nov 26, 2006 at 11:53
Sunday, Nov 26, 2006 at 11:53
I wasn't actually under it, I'm not that stupid. I've seen a few people squashed in my time and it's not pretty.
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Reply By: Member - Axle - Sunday, Nov 26, 2006 at 12:11
Sunday, Nov 26, 2006 at 12:11
Kev,
Not even sure of the brand of
mine, it was given to me years ago!.
As stated i would go for a newie, try a truck spare parts outlet bound to find a good quality one.
Cheers Axle.
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, Nov 26, 2006 at 13:32
Sunday, Nov 26, 2006 at 13:32
Given the importance of a jack, I like to carry two.
I take a Jackall highlift jack for backup, because
#1 It has 8000lb capacity (double the Toyota jack)
#2 It easily doubles as my beadbreaker
#3 I don't have to get under the vehicle to use it
#4 It can get me out of bogs.
I have custom highlift jack points front and rear, so the safety issues with highlift are largely taken care of - its now more stable than a bottle jack under an axle.
I use a piece of 10mm thick aluminium plate as my base plate, and it fits inside a wheel if I want extra stability out in the bush.
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