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zachv
05-07-2005, 02:46 AM
I am sick of my Craftsmen 2.5 ton deal and need a real jack. What are you guys using with good success? I didn't want to upgrade before because we were working on a dirt floor, but with the new shop things actually stay clean...
plug ugly
05-07-2005, 11:01 AM
I bought a 3 ton unit at Costco for like 75 bucks the other day. Goes from 4" to 24" height, with a removable pad to allow for a 1" insert (for things like tranny cradles etc that i got from HF).

So far Im happy with it and it was cheap.
Peter_C
05-07-2005, 11:40 AM
One page back
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=352434
BurntOrange
05-07-2005, 05:56 PM
I really like the Harbor Freight 2.5 ton long-frame jacks. I have two of them. 31"+ lift height really comes in handy.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=42820
ZJim
05-07-2005, 05:58 PM
One page back
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=352434


Werd. I still stand by my recommendation of the Sams Club 3.5 ton Michelin jack.
maddog
05-07-2005, 06:25 PM
Dam we had this discussion last week. Scroll back a few pages and you'll find it. Got mine at a county tool sale from Summet . $80 never felt I went wrong. Check last week . Think there were several pictures posted.
Robert97dodge
05-08-2005, 01:43 AM
Werd. I still stand by my recommendation of the Sams Club 3.5 ton Michelin jack.


I have heard lots of good things about these michelin jacks from sams club. I have used one a couple times and they are really nice.
Joey D
05-08-2005, 09:32 AM
I bought a Snap On 3 ton. Very nice jack.
Mutt
05-09-2005, 08:13 PM
Astro Pnuematic 20ton air/hydraulic with spring returns $94, we use them daily to work on semi's hauling 80Klbs+ daily with great longevity.

We also use 3ton magic lift floor jacks for working on 1/2-1ton trucks, vans, suv's, duallys...Work awesome, can change out the head for more extension, quick pump operation.
Rock Ape
05-09-2005, 08:55 PM
Big blue monster,From cornwell best jack I ever owned cost $200 bucks though.
beartj
05-09-2005, 09:48 PM
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=283124

As stated in the above thread, I like my $57 michelin special from sam's club. I was there the other day and they're still selling them.

It's heavy(more of a warning than a plus...forget it if portability is what you need), has a ~3.5 ton max cap., ~27" max lift and i feel like it's pretty fast and smooth(compared to the other shitters in its price bracket). I've been using it since summer '03...no complaints. I keep it full of wally world $2 jack oil and have had no problems with it bleeding down or anything.