Floor Jacks
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Floor Jacks
OK...stoooopid question, but just have to ask. Just curious as to what should be the minimum weight rating for a floor jack to lift up my 05 150 SCREW? I have lifted up my brothers Yukon with one of those cheap 2 ton floor jacks from Auto Zone and it did the job. But am looking to get a decent priced floor jack for my garage but don't want to pay too much for a jack that's an over kill (I don't plan on lifting any deuce and halfs anytime soon!)
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Tuned
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2 - 2 1/2 tonjacks are probably the minimum you would want to go. I use a 3 1/2 ton that I got quite reasonably from Sam's club. Another thing, the bigger you go the wider the stance gets and the higher it will lift. Shop aroud, you can find some good prices.
-jim
2 - 2 1/2 tonjacks are probably the minimum you would want to go. I use a 3 1/2 ton that I got quite reasonably from Sam's club. Another thing, the bigger you go the wider the stance gets and the higher it will lift. Shop aroud, you can find some good prices.
-jim
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From: Newport, Wa.
I bought a 2 ton floor jack years ago and have never had anything it can't lift. Not talking about those little mini floor jacks, but a regular size one. Mine is a Larson, never heard of it before and I've never seen one since. It's made in China of course but try to find one that isn't.
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From: Sudbury, Ontario
i have one of those 2 1/2 ton cheapy it does the trick and picks up one front corner or the rear end of my screw, but that is about it, my dad has had a 5 ton for years it does a good job and has never been to big to not fit under a vehicle. it's approximately 12-16 inches wide (front) 18" or so on the ears for the rear wheels and 2-2 1/2 feet long with a 6 inch lifting base it's less then 6 inches high when all the way down at the front. He got it for under a 100 bucks.
MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
I would be looking for a 2 ton at minimum. You are only going to be jacking up 1 corner at a time...so 2 ton would be more than sufficient...but bigger is better
make sure to not jack up the entire rear-end with the pumpkin
make sure to not jack up the entire rear-end with the pumpkin
MMNC (SS)(Ret)
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From: SE Georgia
says specifically not to in the owners manual
and some guys on another forum have actually ripped their diff cover by doing this. 9/10 times it is probably fine. but that 1 time you don't get the jack just right...presto, intant pumkin oil change
and some guys on another forum have actually ripped their diff cover by doing this. 9/10 times it is probably fine. but that 1 time you don't get the jack just right...presto, intant pumkin oil change
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If you have the option get a high lift model (I think that's the name) It takes less pumps to fully extend it. I have one and it makes it's much quicker to get the truck off the ground. Also with my older jack I would have to use wood blocks on the jack to get the truck past the minimum jack stand position.
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I'm thinking of going with either this one for the price...
Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
...or this one for the lift range
Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
Thanks!!!!
Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
...or this one for the lift range
Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
Thanks!!!!
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I'm thinking of going with either this one for the price...
Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
...or this one for the lift range
Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
Thanks!!!!
Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
...or this one for the lift range
Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
Thanks!!!!
Posting Guru
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From: Canton, IL
Just opposite, I have never had anything that i have bought from Harbor freight fail ( knock on wood). At the same time, haven't bought any jacks from them yet. I still would not be afraid to but one though..
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From: BC Canada
A few years ago I got a great deal on a floor jack that says 2.5 tons, and 2 stands , all came as a set at Costco.
I am sorry but not able to look at it this moment, and forget the brand name.
But its yellow, and was a reasonable price for all 3 pieces, and it works very well.
I am sorry but not able to look at it this moment, and forget the brand name.
But its yellow, and was a reasonable price for all 3 pieces, and it works very well.
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I have found that overseas hydraulic cylinders theses discount sellers use usually have crap in them so we disassemble, clean and reassemble them before use. Also have to make sure all bolts are tight
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At this time of year you can usually get a good deal on a floor jack at Sears. Craftsman makes a good jack at a reasonable price; and many automotive tools are on sale this month. I would stay away from any of the cheap ones........your life may depend on it!