Type Of Floor Jack For Lifted Cars?

[Abdul Rafay-S]

@PaoloMaraziti As per my knowledge, there's always a risk of them 'Melting' due to excessive heat under the car. Especially if they are misplaced and are in contact with some really hot surfaces such as the exhaust pipes.

[Lakshmi Narasimhan]

On 6/3/2021 at 6:07 PM, Zed said:

Was browsing Ace last time and saw AOR's 2T Jack selling for AED 150 with a nice casing 

I have this, this is too small and not able to lift my Pajero

[Alexander Alcala]

I don't think that is a possibility.  It is designed to handle high temperatures.  Its is more likely to rupture due to sharp metal contact if not used properly.  I have the ARB X-Jack and never had an issue with it.

[Looper]

I have a AOR jack but it is too small for most cars and find it difficult to lift cars where I have to put the jack deep under the car because the handle does not have much space to lift the car. It is however quite compact and fits perfectly behind the front row seats in the foot well and thus easy to tuck it there without any need for more securing. Won’t recommend other than for light and stock suspension cars. 

Ordered a Performance Tools 2.5 Ton lift today.

[M.Seidam]

34 minutes ago, Looper said:

Ordered a Performance Tools 2.5 Ton lift today.

I have this one 2.5 tons ordered it from Amazon and I used it several times from first IM drive till now .. no issues at all

i find it the best of the two world between compactness 2 ton versions and heavy duty less handy to transport 3 tons monster 😄

 

 

[Hisham Masaad]

So far I am finding the bottle jack is the best option. Still searching for one with double lift cylinder. Mush more compact in size and weight. 

[Looper]

Comparing 2T vs 2.5T

[M.Seidam]

3 hours ago, Looper said:

Comparing 2T vs 2.5T

take the yellow it suites the yellow jeep 😀

 

[Tom B]

On 3/27/2022 at 6:04 AM, Hisham Masaad said:

So far I am finding the bottle jack is the best option. Still searching for one with double lift cylinder. Mush more compact in size and weight. 

Put off by the size and weight of a 2T floor jack, I researched alternatives. Settled on a hybrid bottle jack design, supplied by Powerbuilt.

Have tried it out a few times in the desert and am very pleased with it. It's very stable and easy to operate, with good height range. For non lifted cars it is a little tall, but one or two shovels of sand in the area you want to place the board quickly gives enough clearance.

[Hisham Masaad]

6 minutes ago, Tom B said:

Put off by the size and weight of a 2T floor jack, I researched alternatives. Settled on a hybrid bottle jack design, supplied by Powerbuilt.

Have tried it out a few times in the desert and am very pleased with it. It's very stable and easy to operate, with good height range. For non lifted cars it is a little tall, but one or two shovels of sand in the area you want to place the board quickly gives enough clearance.

No doubt one of the best (based on my research) @Tom B, was almost buying it, but the only thing changed my mind is the size. Eventually, bought a bottle jack, will need to make the base for it.