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Post by chippie on Dec 8, 2021 16:05:55 GMT 1
Please….
My two tj’s have given up…both rated for about a ton and half…general car use…
Any to avoid? Any good buys?
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Post by remmington on Dec 8, 2021 17:27:44 GMT 1
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Post by Joepublic on Dec 8, 2021 18:33:31 GMT 1
I have an aging Halford syellow one and the other DIYers favourite the Arcan from Costco.
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Post by chippie on Dec 8, 2021 18:40:00 GMT 1
Thanks guys, the sgs offerings look, good...
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Post by remmington on Dec 8, 2021 20:35:57 GMT 1
Thanks guys, the sgs offerings look, good... I had a quick look thru the SGS website - there was a good range from DIY to PRO - low lift and high lift and lifting capacity. Good range - with a price to suit everybody. ------------------------------- Don't buy an alloy race trolley jack - I had one from Germany (not SGS) and it lasted minutes. |
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Post by chippie on Dec 8, 2021 20:47:19 GMT 1
Thanks for the heads up on the ally one's... I guess they're made of Swiss cheese then?  |
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Post by sorted on Dec 8, 2021 21:44:57 GMT 1
I’ve had a Clarke 3 ton one I got from Machine Mart on one of their VAT free things around 15 years ago now.
It’s seen heavy regular DIY use over the years and stood up well. During that time I’ve added oil maybe 3 times and a few weeks ago the handle return spring broke and a replacement cost £1.57 on eBay!
My advice would be ensure you get one with a decent strong handle that combines the lift / lower function. I can’t stand the ones where you have to take the handle out to turn a valve to let it down, and if you try and use the handle to drag it out from under the car it comes out etc- my neighbour has one like that and it really winds me up!
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Post by valhalla on Dec 8, 2021 23:37:34 GMT 1
I have had my Kamasa 2tonne since 1984. It has travelled everywhere with me, and still gives good service, even if the peripheral bits like the saddle-pin dropped-off way back in time! The basic construction of it was very good, really tough, unlike the spanners I had from the same manufacturer around the same time! That said, I still have those as well, as they have very useful features such as being just a tiny bit loose on rusty fixings!!
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Post by studabear on Dec 9, 2021 0:16:21 GMT 1
Ive got a Clarke 3 ton Jack at home that's good, I chucked the fast lift pedal away as it just seemed to get in the way.
Also got a Clarke ally trolley jack that will lift 1.5t, it's low entry so ideal for my Escort. That has been great tbh, had to lock tight a few ofnitsbfixings but it's still working some 12-13 years later.
Also have a sealey 2.5ton trolley jack that work no longer needed, manager at the time thought everything looking brand new was good. The ones he had supplied didn't last very long, the old one I claimed is still fine lol
Even got a small black and yellow Halfords trolley jack which tbh is pretty good although again very old now, good thing is uts easily transported.
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Post by voicey on Dec 9, 2021 9:45:22 GMT 1
We've got Blue Point ones with nylon wheels from the van - cost £150 +Vat each. Really good and service kits carried by the Snap On man
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Post by chippie on Dec 9, 2021 11:30:58 GMT 1
Thanks for all the replies guys... Some great ideas.. Need to seek permission for a prospective purchase... |
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Post by steve on Dec 9, 2021 14:20:56 GMT 1
We've got Blue Point ones with nylon wheels from the van - cost £150 +Vat each. Really good and service kits carried by the Snap On man That is handy to know as I have an old bluepoint jack that doesn’t hold up anymore. |
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Post by trickydicky on Dec 9, 2021 17:12:00 GMT 1
I love my Majorlift RAC jack (also available in yellow) It comes with an interlock to secure after reaching the required height A saddle extension for 4x4 and vans 2 different rubber lift pads A 2 piece handle for light/heavy applications It does have the unfavoured skinny handles, but this is more about secure storage in the van and weight reduction and does not hinder it's operaton I don't know how much they cost as its an issued item, but I would buy one just on the strength of the locking mechanism and how tough they are www.majorlift.com/special-applications/ |
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Post by Noberator on Dec 9, 2021 17:31:54 GMT 1
Thanks for all the replies guys... Some great ideas.. Dear Santa, Can chippie have a new trolley jack for Xmas.   |
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Post by chippie on Dec 9, 2021 17:36:57 GMT 1
lol.....You are a comedian...  |
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