[fonque]

My last floor jack took a doo doo on me. I am looking for a quality jack, because I am tired of them dying after a year of regular use.
Can anyone recommend a good floor jack, I would prefer an aluminum one, since I have to carry it down steps from my townhome to the parking lot.

I found this one, but I dont know anyone who has used it.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/pro...45428_200345428

 

[berserko]

I have a 4.5 ton Goodyear jack its held up for about 8 years of pretty regular use. But it is heavy probably 90 lbs. I have been wanting to get one of the aluminum racing jacks for the last couple years let me know how it works...

 

[isaac1909]

that doesn't look much different than the cheap harborfreight one I have. I only use it twice a year and only on the accent. Hasn't failed me yet!

...i use jack stands just in case


http://www.harborfreight.com/3000-lb-capac...jack-67408.html


But I imagine someone that works on cars as often as you do could stand to spend a little more money for a better quality jack.

 

[Burnitwithfire]

If you get a cheap jack, make sure you bleed it properly. Sometimes it's not done properly in the factory and can severly shorten its life span.

 

[LePapirrikY]

i have the same jack, us general, and it works perfect for autocross because of the light weight.

 

[omg grip]

i have a cheap floor jack from advance auto. ive had it for years, but hope to get a nicer one soon.

 

[tarbasd]

I did quite a bit of work on cars, and I never bought a jack, I always used the ones that came with the car. Never one failed.