Floor Jack

  • Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    January 8, 2012 at 2:55 am #1275256

    Looking for a floor jack & was wondering what the IDO mechanics here have. I have been looking at some from Northern Tool & Equipment. LINK

    milemark_714
    Posts: 1285
    January 8, 2012 at 4:51 am #1025711

    Those are nice for the money.I never really had problems with the cheapy Larin brand jacks.A 6-ton Larin bottle jack supported the back of my car for a week.

    jennyhanson416
    Polk County, WI
    Posts: 79
    January 8, 2012 at 5:17 am #1025716

    I bought a Larin too from Farm & Fleet.. Love it,never had any problems with it, does everything I need it to do and for cheap.. They have a 2 1/2 ton with case for $29.99 through today 1-8-12…

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    January 8, 2012 at 11:26 am #1025728

    You have PM

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13475
    January 8, 2012 at 11:41 am #1025733

    Most jacks fail from being over loaded. Just remember to take a look at what your vehicle gross weight is, and apply the majority. Lifting the front end of a truck or car can easily bare 3/4 of a vehicles weight. I blew a 1-1/2 ton bottle out on my truck (GMC 2500HD). Learned the hard way

    pbitschura
    Posts: 162
    January 8, 2012 at 1:16 pm #1025753

    Then if you plan to crawl under it, block it up solid. Be safe.

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    January 8, 2012 at 1:59 pm #1025761

    Thanks for the tips guys, I will have to go shopping today and check some of these out. Most of the time mine will be used to take my boat off the TRAILER DOLLIES.

    I have a small floor jack that I carry in the back of my truck but it is a pain in the because it will not lift the tire high enough off the ground to get the dolly under the tire so I have to set it on a wood platform to get enough clearance to get the dolly under the tire. After one season of messing around with the smaller jack down on my hands and knees lining everything up I am ready for a larger jack.

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    January 9, 2012 at 1:03 am #1025886

    Well after shopping around today the best deal I found was this one. Even after adding shipping (total price under $100) it was less money then the 2 ton Larin. Thanks again for the tip Jeff!

    flatfish
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 2105
    January 9, 2012 at 2:17 am #1025909

    I think your going to be very pleased

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