Please recommend a floor jack.

jacobd · Post by **jacobd** » March 9, 2009, 10:08 am

I am ready and in need of a floor jack. Will you please steer me in the right direction.
Jake

36truck · Post by **36truck** » March 9, 2009, 10:09 am

Something like this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... &viewitem=

jwh f-100 · Post by **jwh f-100** » March 9, 2009, 10:21 am

No matter what jack you choose Get yourself a couple jack stands also!!!!

Here is a kit at sears that includes a jack, stands, and creeper..

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1260 ... 000P?mv=rr

The Sears jacks are not industrial strength but for home use they should be fine

jacobd · Post by **jacobd** » March 9, 2009, 10:35 am

How many tons should the jack be? Is the only difference between steel and aluminum price and weight?

Is there anything wrong with this set up?

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » March 9, 2009, 10:57 am

i have 2 3 ton floor jacks, all steel.

Jonas · Post by **Jonas** » March 9, 2009, 11:35 am

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1260 ... mv=rr#desc

I have this jack. The "Speedy-Lift" is nice. The first pump puts it up to where you need it to be.

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » March 9, 2009, 11:42 am

This would be good for car and truck service. They also make larger than 2 ton. I've had a Hein Werner for 30 years, had it rebuilt once.

http://www.ohiopowertool.com/p-330-hein ... 93642.aspx

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » March 9, 2009, 6:37 pm

the summit racing jack looks to be just fine....wheel chocks and jack stands are a must though. just my

. Anthony

FORDBOYpete · Post by **FORDBOYpete** » March 9, 2009, 7:59 pm

Jake,
I have the 3 ton Sears Steel Jack you see 1st on Sears link jwh posted. I've had it more than 10 yrs
now with absolutely no problems at all. I bought it as a set. It didn't have a creeper & the Jack stands are
too narrow at the base for me to feel comfortable working under, so I got 6-ton stands @ tractor Supply.
That Sears Jack is easy to lift & tote and I have done a lot of work with it.

I'd buy that jack in a instant if i need a jack, but mine's as good as when I bought it back in the last century. . . . .

Altho' that "Low Rider" style creeper is a necessity I could use. Seems homeless people are scarfing up all the corrugated
card board around here

I mean what with the ongoing depression and all that.

FBp

66 POJ · Post by **66 POJ** » March 9, 2009, 8:54 pm

I've been warned about buying a Craftsman due to the hydraulics not fairing well. I was told they like to leak down at inopportune times. I see FBP has had no issues but I got my guidance from some other "mechanics". I bought a 3 ton unit from Tractor Supply I think. The brand name escapes me but it works fine. Even when holding a transmission up for install. I've had lesser units leak down while performing this task.

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » March 9, 2009, 11:49 pm

Jacob, I have a blackhawk 2 ton service jack I bought new in 1980. Have not added a drop
of hydraulic oil in that time. It's 2 ton rating seems like the 3 ton models of today. It also
has a fairly large "cup" to contact the frame or axle-paid about 150.00 for the jack back then.

therealjoeshmoe · Post by **therealjoeshmoe** » March 10, 2009, 8:58 am

i got a 3 ton from harbor freight for $99

http://fordtruk.com/forums/album_pic.ph ... ser_id=127

Missouri66 · Post by **Missouri66** » March 11, 2009, 1:55 pm

I bought that 3 ton Craftsman set about 5 yrs ago. No issues with leaks or holding pressure and it has good control for lowering. Only complaint is the handle pulls out when you're pulling it around.
I agree with prev post that bigger jackstands would be better for truck use, but these are good for the size -- solid and I like the ratchets.