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Jan 3, 2013 | 01:17 PM

jack.pe

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Trolley jack specs

My old 2 ton has stopped working and in any case was too high to use on my lowered 964. Looking for another low entry one. Will a 1.5 tonne do or do I have to go for a 2ton? just for changing wheels and so on. I have fixed stands once the car is up..

2 ton:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLARKE-SPO...item35bedf407b

1.5 ton:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Low-Profil...item3f1be63321

Jan 3, 2013 | 01:32 PM

dfinnegan

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I use this sears jack and am happy with it.

They occassionally go on sale.

Edit: Woops! You're in the UK . . . do you have Sears over there?

Jan 3, 2013 | 01:34 PM

Rocket Rob

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Our 964's weigh approx 3000 lbs. You want your jack to be able to lift at least than half of that (1500+ lbs). I have one that lifts 2800 lbs and its never had problems. I also have a 2 ton jack that I use a backup.

The 1.5 tonne jack should be sufficient capacity.

FWIW - This is my jack and highly recommend it. Its pricy but I love it. Low profile, high lift and easy to use.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...ACHyd1_pg1.htm

Jan 3, 2013 | 01:42 PM

cptnzero

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i've been using a 1.5 jack on mine but I only lift one side at a time instead of using a lifting bar to get the whole back up in one go.

keep dreaming of a scissor lift...

Jan 3, 2013 | 01:59 PM

Vandit

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I love my low profile jack form Northern Tool. The long length makes it a bit challenging to use in a small garage, but that's about the only drawback.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...9613_200329613

Jan 3, 2013 | 05:16 PM

r15suk

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jack.pe

Try Costco, i got a good one there for £70. It's a 2 ton one.

cheers
Simon

Jan 3, 2013 | 05:32 PM

Rephlex

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I also got a great value Omega 3 ton jack from Costco a few years back for a similar price. Gets under fairly low cars but not as radical as the specialist ones.

Like this one
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tonne-Trolle.../dp/B007OLQOY4

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