what's with floor jacks?
 

Hey looking for floor jacks, what type are you using and why? Aluminum worth the extra cost and are they durable?? I know they can be expensive, any trustworthy but economical ones?

i have 2 harbor freight racing jacks made by american general (i think). ive had them for over 3yrs now no issue.

wait, US General.. lol

here's one on sale:

3000 Lb. Capacity Aluminum Racing Jack

US General, but made in china. good ol harbour freight!

more than half of your house is made in china. yay!

An aluminum jack is easier to push around. If you've ever tried to slide around a 100lb jack you'll know that lightness is a nice feature. The heavier it is the more difficult to make fine adjustments in position.

The hydraulics can fail on a jack over time so it's up to you to determine how important that is an spend accordingly.

I bought a 3000 lb aluminum Craftsman jack. Was not cheap (although I got it on sale). The handle splits in half and the bottom portion of the jacking handle is padded. This allows me to get under the rear diff and jack up the back all at once.

Sorry Professor Dave but don't get a Craftsman. I love Craftsman but I refuse to get another jack from them. I paid $200 for one of their aluminum jacks, barely used it, and the hydraulic seal went bad. Mine was out of warranty. They won't fix them either. My friend owns a shop and he has worn out about 20 of them for the same reason. Only positive being that he wears them out within 3 months so he just takes them under warranty. Check the internet. Other people have had the same issues.

I have US General aluminum one now. I have had it about a year and no issues.

I got lucky and was able to get mine replaced after 3 years. They gave me a new one, it still works great and I use it all the time.

Now you tell me!

I've read the same thing on the net. Kinda surprising as Craftsman positions itself as a reliable brand. Does anyone make anything decent nowadays, or are all mfg's aiming for the bottom of the bargain bin?

I read this issue too, someone suggested craftsman b/c Sears sells them, no shipping required. I'll have to check out US General, thxs.

Sears (Craftsman) typically have good products. I have a garage full of their stuff. The jack is the only tool I have ever had issues with. Knock on wood.

I had the exact same experience. Craftsman jack lasted about two and a hlaf years with very little actual use. seal went bad and jack was out of warranty.

Omega 29023. Only 2.5 inches tall and a reach of 42". This will slide right up in for the rear diff and the front crossmember.

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