Advice on Trolley Jack

Kieronpollock

Kieronpollock

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Happy New a year everyone!
First advice request of 2023.
My current jack that I’ve had for years is a basic Halfords 2ton jack and has worked fine on my daily drives and my wife’s mini.
However, it doesn’t have the reach to sit under the front cross member and allow me to pump it up.
I’m therefore looking at whether I need to get a new jack that will allow me to do basic tasks eg oil change. Nothing fancy (under £100) as usage doesn’t warrant the expense.
Any suggestions very welcome
Thanks in advance
 
Mr.G

Mr.G

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uk66fastback

uk66fastback

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I’ve had SGS stuff as well … decent quality for the money. The huge jack I bought for the Mustang resto over a decade ago is fine for the 240 - it’s overkill if anything - it’s storing it that’s my problem. I’d gladly have something smaller …
 
Huw

Huw

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Mr.G said:
This is more than you wanted to spend, but I am happy with this one, had it for a few years:

Clarke CTJ1500QULP Ultra Low Profile 1.5 Tonne Quick Lift Trolley Jack - Machine Mart - Machine Mart

www.machinemart.co.uk www.machinemart.co.uk

Allows me to Jack the car high enough to put tall axle stands underneath or ramps (without having to drive it on). They also do cheaper ones.

Another site to look at is https://www.sgs-engineering.com/ I've been happy with their quality in the past too.
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Got one of these Clarks low profile ones. It’s low enough to get under the front valance with lowered suspension and has long enough reach to get to the engine cross member. Great Jack. Only downside is it’s bloody heavy.
 
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Rob Gaskin

Rob Gaskin

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Lightweight Trolly Jack

Hi guys, any recommendations for low-entry lightweight trolley jacks. I have 3 jacks: a small one, a middle size and a big 2 tonne one with a good lift. The small one is handy but can't lift a car. The middle one is now leaking and old. I can't use an unsafe jack. The large one is just too...
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Rob Gaskin

Rob Gaskin

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I bought a 'Big Red' aluminium jack in the end with aluminium axle stands in a 'bundle' from Rally Design.
 
Rushingphil

Rushingphil

Club Member
Kieronpollock said:
Happy New a year everyone!
First advice request of 2023.
My current jack that I’ve had for years is a basic Halfords 2ton jack and has worked fine on my daily drives and my wife’s mini.
However, it doesn’t have the reach to sit under the front cross member and allow me to pump it up.
I’m therefore looking at whether I need to get a new jack that will allow me to do basic tasks eg oil change. Nothing fancy (under £100) as usage doesn’t warrant the expense.
Any suggestions very welcome
Thanks in advance
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If it's only for occasional use, you're more than welcome to borrow mine. I have a lovely low profile, long reach Blue Point one.
 
AliK

AliK

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yellowz said:
I just use the standard jack I've had for ages and run the car up onto 2 bits of wood under the wheels first, lifts the car about three inches which is enough to get the jack in.
Lot cheaper than a new jack!
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I do exactly that with one of these I bought back in 2006!! The benefit being it came in an abs carry case and stores really easily it goes in the boot easily when needed.

www.halfords.com

Halfords 3 Tonne Hydraulic Trolley Jack | Halfords UK

Shop the latest Halfords 3 Tonne Hydraulic Trolley Jack at Halfords UK
www.halfords.com www.halfords.com
 
AliK

AliK

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Ps. Do buy a rubber pad for those jacks that don’t come with one
 
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