So my trolley jack has shat itself...

[dub]

Plenty of wanted threads on here, but I'm looking to get a decent new one. I've been reading up on the SGS website (http://www.sgs-engineering.com/) some nice looking models on there. Just looking some information on what other people are using and where you got it from? Maybe save a bit on postage and get it from a local motor factors or the like?

Ideally it'll only be a 1-2 tonne one, don't want to be overbuying a better model that's just overkill. Would like it to have the rubber pad for protecting the sills, either that or room to fire a hockey puck in with a groove cut out. Plus it'll have to have a good long handle as I'm sick of using the short handle on the one I've got currently.

 

[mk2driver]

I just bought a Sealey lightweight aluminium racing one but thats because I will be trailing it to tracks etc so the weight makes a big difference. Well built though and low entry etc too, around £120ish for the 1.5 tonne, you can also get a 1.25 tonne which might be cheaper.

 

[rupertfinch]

I could be interested in halving the postage from sgs, if you're interested?

 

[dub]

I could be interested in halving the postage from sgs, if you're interested?

What were you planning on getting buddy? I may be getting sorted at Colin Adams.

 

[RoniN]

I have the Halfords 2.5t one

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_898881_langId_-1_categoryId_255207

Cheers

 

[Terry]

Depends on your budget but something that's affordable but good quality is a must.

I opted for a 3 Tonne Sealey with 'rocket lift' a while back. Cost about £100 - £120 from the motorfactors.

It's a brute of a thing, heavy and well built.

http://www.toolbox.co.uk/sealey-300...n=GoogleBase&gclid=CPCKptGl2rgCFQTHtAod2kkAJQ

 

[RCT]

If budget is no object then get a weber jack. Expensive yes, but brilliant jack and wish I bought one years ago, rather than dealing with burst seals on cheap seally jacks! What I spent on seally jacks I could of had a weber.

Proper handle that releases properly and low entry high lift.

 

[rupertfinch]

Could be tempted by an engine stand! Like RCT ive also a weber/ac jack. Super bit of kit, bought second hand from this very forum. I'll not mention how little it cost.

 

[PeteMoore]

Despite being a tool brand whore, I love my Clarke alloy 1.25 tonne jack.

Nice low entry, but as with any of the low entry alloy jacks, I had to rebuild it using plenty of threadlock as the hardware tends to work loose fairly quickly.

I got one for Will about 4 years ago and it gets daily abuse and is yet to fail. I've jacked up the four corners of the Vivaro with mine with no issues.

 

[Daviddunlop83]

I got this jack from snap on.

Fast lift in only 3/4 pumps when unloaded

Those lightweight alloy jacks aren't really any good unless you need to carry it about tbh your much better with a good heavy duty jack.

As the name of it, it's a bit of a beast. Bigger than it looks in photo but not ridiculous

I choose this over the blue point one as it seemed far better built and has 2 large pistons rather than one

 

[mk2driver]

I got this jack from snap on.

Fast lift in only 3/4 pumps when unloaded

Those lightweight alloy jacks aren't really any good unless you need to carry it about tbh your much better with a good heavy duty jack.

As the name of it, it's a bit of a beast. Bigger than it looks in photo but not ridiculous

I choose this over the blue point one as it seemed far better built and has 2 large pistons rather than one

You are right about the alloy ones in general they arent built for all day every day abuse but for occasional use, especially if its at the track etc they are great.

 

[dub]

Damn....I appear to have jack envy!

 

[Ian A]

I choose this over the blue point one as it seemed far better built and has 2 large pistons rather than one

A Friend has the blue point low entry, and its great. Has had near daily abuse for 2 years now.

Would have one myself in a heartbeat.

 

[Daviddunlop83]

A Friend has the blue point low entry, and its great. Has had near daily abuse for 2 years now.

Would have one myself in a heartbeat.

Nothing wrong with the bluepoint one at all.

I just preferred the snap on one when they were sitting side by side

 

[Mark King]

I got this jack from snap on.

Fast lift in only 3/4 pumps when unloaded

Those lightweight alloy jacks aren't really any good unless you need to carry it about tbh your much better with a good heavy duty jack.

As the name of it, it's a bit of a beast. Bigger than it looks in photo but not ridiculous

I choose this over the blue point one as it seemed far better built and has 2 large pistons rather than one

Did you get that in halfords

 

[Mark King]

I just got one of these.

http://www.weberuk.com/shop/high-lift-and-long-reach-trolley-jacks/wdk13hlq--|3069/

Expensive but very good. I've had my other weber for years and has never let me down,and I've had/seen others that are crap. Buy cheep buy twice

 

[McFall1984]

I wouldn be any jack from halfords
i'd be lookin at a brand name, sealey, draper etc....
mines a 2ton sealey, low entry jack, £100

 

[collyirwin11]

I got this jack from snap on.

Fast lift in only 3/4 pumps when unloaded

Those lightweight alloy jacks aren't really any good unless you need to carry it about tbh your much better with a good heavy duty jack.

As the name of it, it's a bit of a beast. Bigger than it looks in photo but not ridiculous

I choose this over the blue point one as it seemed far better built and has 2 large pistons rather than one

Our jack is very similar to that except a sealey and its a beast. Photo makes it look normal sized but its huge, and gives great height.
We have the alu jack as well, which was good for trackdays and getting under our low cars but the height wasnt great and then the seals burst anyway.

 

[stevieturbo]

I just got one of these.

http://www.weberuk.com/shop/high-lift-and-long-reach-trolley-jacks/wdk13hlq--|3069/

Expensive but very good. I've had my other weber for years and has never let me down,and I've had/seen others that are crap. Buy cheep buy twice

I have the Sealey version of that.

Superb jack, had mine for must be 15 years or so now.

 

[dub]

Thought I'd mention that I threw the head up and went to halfrauds. Picked up a low profile one for the craic.

The postage from SGS was around £15 so I thought f*** thon!

 

[corsacj]

Thought I'd mention that I threw the head up and went to halfrauds. Picked up a low profile one for the craic.

The postage from SGS was around £15 so I thought f*** thon!

whats its minimum height mate? I dont need my trolley jack too often but scissor jack barely fits under the car now even when I drive up on some wood/a brick lol. Just looking something to throw in the boot should I need to use the spare

 

[dub]

whats its minimum height mate? I dont need my trolley jack too often but scissor jack barely fits under the car now even when I drive up on some wood/a brick lol. Just looking something to throw in the boot should I need to use the spare

9cm-36cm buddy.

 

[Nicky]

I just bought a Blue Point Baby Beast 2 ton low entry a couple of weeks ago, and have since ordered another 1. They're a fantastic jack with a great range (approx 2.5" up to 20" from memory) and a very quick lift.

Cheaper than the Sealey equivalent too

 

[Lyons]

My jack is leaking oil and I need a replacement.

Are there any decent ones for around the £30 odd mark or not? I don't want to be spending £100 as it rarely gets used. Ideally I'm hoping to get a 4 post lift when we get the garage built too, so don't need anything fancy.

I haven't really looked at mine, but like other hydraulic things, would there be some sort of plug that would allow me to refill it with oil and continue using? I'd rather have a new one anyway, but if theres nothing cheap then it may be my only option to fix mine.

 

[Gavlar]

Halfrauds had some 2T at £30 and £40 last time I was in, not sure if they're any good though