Where to get decent jack????

mmarks

I want to buy a decent car jack. Fed up of cheap 2 ton jacks that fail after little use. I would love one like the tyre fitting places use but new they are hundreds and hundreds!!!! However, they seem to last forever.
does anyone know where I might be able to buy a decent (second hand) jack that can lift up to 3 tons to a good height and also has relatively low access?
I put a couple of wanted adverts up but have had no replies.

I'm hoping someone might know of a tyre fitting place or garage that would sell one of there old ones (but still working) for a decent price.

Heres hoping!

Abelloid

They're €80 in my local army surplus store, new.

deckie27

I got one of these

http://www.wolf.ie/product.asp?id=001560

Its fairly good for the price

MercMad

I dont think I'd buy a used one, they could have millions of "lift" under their belt and be worn out.

galwaytt

you want one from these guys
then.......:D

I quite fancy the model DK20, which you buy in a dealer here, for Eur 255

carchaeologist

JustinOval wrote: »

They're €80 in my local army surplus store, new.

Is that the place in middlton?

Abelloid

carchaeologist wrote: »

Is that the place in middlton?

Yes. I love that place.

trevorbrady

deckie27 wrote: »

I got one of these

http://www.wolf.ie/product.asp?id=001560

Its fairly good for the price

I have the same jack as that one, albeit in Halfords livery. It's grand for lifting cars and the quick-lift feature on the first jack of the handle is great but after almost a year now of fairly regular (not quite everyday) use I've noticed that it has started to flex a bit the higher you go. It'll actually lift a wheel it deflects that much to one side. You know yourself, when you jack one corner of a car, it doesn't go straight up, it kind of tilts, leaving three wheels on the ground. This is what causes the deflection to the side.

To put it bluntly, I would not get under a car relying purely on this jack for the integrity of my skull or chest. I always use axle stands and push whichever wheel(s) I've taken off in under the car too for a last resort bit of peace of mind...

I'm considering replacing this jack with a better one soon. I'd be interested to see what you turn up...

carchaeologist

JustinOval wrote: »

Yes. I love that place.

Its agreat place,could find literally anything in there!!:D

Abelloid

Trev, I'm in Athy this weekend, I can get pics and details on Friday of one of these and drop up it to you on Saturday if it's what you need.

mmarks

Justinoval - do you have any pictures or details of the army surplus jacks at 80 euro? Would be interested but don't want to make the journey if not suitable.

Abelloid

I'll get pics and details tomorrow.

Dades

trevorbrady wrote: »

I have the same jack as that one, albeit in Halfords livery.

To put it bluntly, I would not get under a car relying purely on this jack for the integrity of my skull or chest. I always use axle stands and push whichever wheel(s) I've taken off in under the car too for a last resort bit of peace of mind...

Likewise - I bought the same (Halfords) jack and it works great for me - but I bought two axle stands at the same time and always pop them under if I'm heading under myself.

shagman

Dades wrote: »

Likewise - I bought the same (Halfords) jack and it works great for me - but I bought two axle stands at the same time and always pop them under if I'm heading under myself.

Thats recomended no matter how good the jack is. I'd still use axle stands even if it was a professional jack.
Anyone know if there is any similar army surplus stores nearer to Dublin/ Wicklow? I've only ever seen the ones selling clothes and camping gear in Capel St.

Abelloid

Tell you what, I'll get the details tomorrow and ask about a group discount.

Abelloid

Not quite as I remember them, sorry....