Aluminum Floor Jack

OUZBnd · 09-28-2004, 12:21 AM

I am looking to get a nice aluminum floor jack. I am interested in a couple 1 1/2 ton jacks (jegs, craftsman), or a 2 ton jack from the same company. I can save approx. $90 by getting the lighter weight of the two. Do you guys think it is necessary to get the jack that can lift the extra 1000 lbs?

Thanks for the input!

nhdungeonracer · 09-28-2004, 03:26 AM

I would swing for the 2 ton jack.

Your car weighs more than 1 1/2 tons. I know you probably won't be picking up the whole car, but what if down the road you have to lift a big ol' Lincoln or something that weighs over 2 ton?

Plus, a little extra beef never hurt anybody. Might hurt a little in the wallet, but you'll feel more secure with a beefier jack.

And as you probably been told a hundred times (now 101), always use jackstands before going under the car.

Acer2428 · 09-28-2004, 03:32 AM

Really? I always just kicked the jack around w/ my foot so it stayed out of my way... Never falls on me...

lol.

WARNING: I AM NOT A MORON, I DO NOT ACTUALLY DO THAT.

horseshoeing · 09-28-2004, 02:00 PM

I was thinking about getting one too. I to cheap to get one that cost that much.

roundman · 09-28-2004, 02:34 PM

If you're going to spring the big bucks for aluminum, then I would go with the 2 ton jack as it will be more useful to you!