transmission jack
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Laughing Gas
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transmission jack
Anyone recommend a certain brand or place to get one? NAPA is the least expensive at $240. Anyone use those adapters that go on a regular floor jack? I've got a 2 1/4 ton floor jack, but don't know if it will work. All advice is appreciated. I won't rent one 'cause the only rental place that has one charges just as much as a new one costs to buy.
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From: Alaska
You didn't say if the was hydraulic, but at that price, I doubt it.
If you are going to use it on a professional basis, I strongly recommend a hydraulic unit, I have never seen a mechanicle unit that I would want to trust supporting (and transporting) 200 to 500 lbs of transmission with me under it. most mechanicles are balancing acts and therefore unsafe.
If you are going to use it on a professional basis, I strongly recommend a hydraulic unit, I have never seen a mechanicle unit that I would want to trust supporting (and transporting) 200 to 500 lbs of transmission with me under it. most mechanicles are balancing acts and therefore unsafe.
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Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Northern MD
My friend and I used the adapter for the floor jack, and it worked well. Just make sure that the one you get has the fine adjustment bolts on two axes, not just one. Check out Northern tools, and look at the picture. If you're only going to use it occasionally, the money you save will be worth it. Although those air powered ones would be cool to have(and play with)!
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Harbor freight:
http://www.harborfreight.com/
Northern Tool:
http://www.northerntool.com/
They both seem to have a similar looking selection, possibly because they are all manufactured in the same place???
http://www.harborfreight.com/
Northern Tool:
http://www.northerntool.com/
They both seem to have a similar looking selection, possibly because they are all manufactured in the same place???
