Wanna buy a high lift jack?

Ultra_Extreme · 29 Jan 2019 at 23:31

Hey guys, i do a lot of diy mechanicing and have done it all from a £30 amazon trolley jack

its given up the ghost and barely gets my car off the floor. Plus ive wanted to do some bigger projects like dropping the transmission and changing the clutch etc. I cant realistically get a lift or build a pit so what are my jacking options for extensive driveway work? Obviously dont want to spend 1000's as im not a mechanic.

grudas · 29 Jan 2019 at 23:34

Quikjack? Anything proper will cost decent amount.

agw_01 · 29 Jan 2019 at 23:39

I've had this jack for a couple of years and really like it.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ctj2qlp-2-tonne-quick-lift-low-profile/

it's very heavy and a bit of a pig to carry around but is very solid and sturdy. Don't bother with the Clarke lightweight racing jack, it's garbage in comparison.

SeatIbiza · 30 Jan 2019 at 07:46

I've done all my car work, including full engine pull, clutch change (twice) off of normal jacks. What I have, however, are BIG axle stands (which if you aren't using - stop). The car gets very high off the ground that way and is safe. I have some like these along with several others: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/prod...d4&gclid=CIjo5cGBleACFQZ2Gwod2hEK2g&gclsrc=ds

I want a lift but renting currently so not in a position to put one in!

nicRob · 30 Jan 2019 at 07:48

I bought one of http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?id=20&method=mViewProduct&productid=19640 a little while ago, find it good so far. Think it was around £115

theone8181 · 30 Jan 2019 at 07:51

I bought an SGS one for just over a hundred quid a few years ago. Still going strong. Heres the one https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tja25-aluminium-trolley-jack

Terminal_Boy · 30 Jan 2019 at 08:12

Another vote for the best, highest tonnage rated axle stands that OP can afford.

snapdragon69 · 30 Jan 2019 at 09:20

I though the OP wanted something next level from trolley jacks. You see a lot of drive-on ramps in USA but not here.
Maybe Frosts would have them or Machine Mart or ebay.
Or some good ideas here...
https://www.cjautos.eu/SIDE_CAR_LIFT_MANUAL_OPERATED_p/cl06m.htm

http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/imgpages/ramps_XJSV12.jpg/$file/XJSV12.jpg

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Mercenary Keyboard Warrior · 30 Jan 2019 at 13:02

Is that Ian "beefy" Botham under there?

Lopéz · 30 Jan 2019 at 13:03

Most of the jacks linked in this thread are effectively the same product - low entry, high lift, twin piston - probably mostly made in the same Chinese plant.

I have one that I think cost about £90, they're really good but also very heavy - as in, watch you don't give yourself a hernia picking it up heavy. Not the sort of thing to leave in the boot.

Uncle_Gravy · 30 Jan 2019 at 13:07

grudas said:
Quikjack? Anything proper will cost decent amount.

That quikjack looks like a handy thing to have, Always wondered what they were called everytime i see one when watching a mightycarmods video.

Diagro · 30 Jan 2019 at 14:55

I'm tempted to build some low profile ramps... That get car up and sturdy high enough to get bits off without scraping my nose on the dirty underside ..

Clarkey · 30 Jan 2019 at 15:09

SeatIbiza said:
I've done all my car work, including full engine pull, clutch change (twice) off of normal jacks. What I have, however, are BIG axle stands (which if you aren't using - stop). The car gets very high off the ground that way and is safe. I have some like these along with several others: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/8517565/?grossPrice=Y&cm_mmc=UK-PLA-DS3A-_-bing-_-PLA_UK_EN_Tools-_-Spanners_And_Sockets|Socket_Accessories-_-PRODUCT+GROUP&matchtype=e&pla-4574724287696174&msclkid=25aa70935e60150cb76f2cc2087ba7d4&gclid=CIjo5cGBleACFQZ2Gwod2hEK2g&gclsrc=ds

I want a lift but renting currently so not in a position to put one in!

Not being funny but those aren't big, they are just normal ones.

PardonTheWait · 31 Jan 2019 at 21:25

agw_01 said:
I've had this jack for a couple of years and really like it.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ctj2qlp-2-tonne-quick-lift-low-profile/

it's very heavy and a bit of a pig to carry around but is very solid and sturdy. Don't bother with the Clarke lightweight racing jack, it's garbage in comparison.

I’ve got one of those and it’s great. Got my minx high enough to drop the whole front beam out.

Also was low enough to actually get under it in the first place!

SeatIbiza · 1 Feb 2019 at 05:29

Clarkey said:
Not being funny but those aren't big, they are just normal ones.

They're much bigger than standard - the ones I have at least. Normal is 2 tonnes, those are 3 tonne rated...

Nasher · 1 Feb 2019 at 09:51

If I had the space I'd just go and buy a second hand lift, a proper one. Makes everything so much easier.

Teknobry · 1 Feb 2019 at 19:27

I use this:

http://www.cjautosheywood.co.uk/3in1.shtml

Downside is the 1.5t max lift, so depends what kind of cars you'll be working on.

https://youtu.be/ApVGmMSQVdg

Found it great for doing engine work, wheels, axles etc. It can get in the way if you need access to the mid centre of the car, but even changing a full exhaust system I found I could manage.

shauncr91 · 1 Feb 2019 at 19:49

Friend of mine selling this lift kit:

2268kg Lifting capacity and runs from 12v. Can put you in touch if it's what you're after?

theone8181 · 1 Feb 2019 at 20:25

Teknobry said:
I use this:

http://www.cjautosheywood.co.uk/3in1.shtml

Downside is the 1.5t max lift, so depends what kind of cars you'll be working on.

https://youtu.be/ApVGmMSQVdg

Found it great for doing engine work, wheels, axles etc. It can get in the way if you need access to the mid centre of the car, but even changing a full exhaust system I found I could manage.

Shame they don't do a 2 ton version. Also, the angle of that golf :eek:

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_lecro_ · 1 Feb 2019 at 22:49

This was the last high lift i had..

https://www.paddockspares.com/pm794...Gh3h7dsuArsLDgTHQfds1MSoFx48eqRIaAmdhEALw_wcB

triples as a winch / bead breaker ..
never get stuck again