Kangaroo high lift jack??

Submitted: Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 10:25

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Member -Signman

Anyone out there using a Kangaroo brand High Lift Jack?? I think they may be Made in China (sorry Doug), but supposedly Australian Standards rated ??
Positive & Negative feedback appreciated.

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Reply By: Kev M (NSW) - Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 12:12

Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 12:12

Signman,

I haven't used one but I have just gotten home from ARB at Moorebank and they have the genuine ones for $147.00 for the 1300mm high ones and $175.00 for the larger one (it is 1600mm I think)

Cheers
Kev

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Follow Up By: Member -Signman - Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 12:34

Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 12:34

Apart from 300mm (and $28) what's the difference between the two?? Why opt for the longer one/ or the shorter one??

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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 12:52

Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 12:52

I don't see any difference just that with the longer one you can get more lift but at the same time it will be more unstable. I'd use the 1300mm one and build up under the wheels if needed.

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Reply By: traveller2 - Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 12:18

Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 12:18

Get the genuine one, some of the copies are a worry, some have been recalled and I've seen one fail and the results of another failure.
They are unstable and dangerous enough by themselves without poor quality letting it down (literally!)

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Reply By: Member - 'Lucy' - Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 12:58

Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 12:58

I have a genuine one, use it, and after seeing the copies, my preference would be to buy the genuine.

The difference in price is absolutely nothing when you consider that it could be yours or others safety that is at risk.

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Reply By: Member -Signman - Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 16:58

Friday, Aug 03, 2007 at 16:58

Thanks people for the comments so far- BUT I was seeking any users of the Kangaroo brand device....Anyone out there with one???
If no response I will concede defeat and go genuine and get ripped off at ARB.

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Follow Up By: mightyQ - Saturday, Aug 04, 2007 at 00:03

Saturday, Aug 04, 2007 at 00:03

G'day Signman, There is no defeat in buying the best, if the best happens to be the genuine article! but why would you think you are going to get ripped off at ARB. I have always found that their prices are along the lines of other suppliers, and if you wait for a 4x4 show you may pick one up a little cheaper.

andy

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