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ImpalaSlayer
03-31-2011, 02:12 PM
does anyone have a recommendation for a good floor jack? i have a craftsman that leaks down, not that i get under it when its on the jack but its still annoying. its also not very fast at lifting either.

what are you guys using?
Peter
03-31-2011, 02:27 PM
This one is made in USA:

http://www.jackxchange.com/products/HW93642.cfm
LANDY
03-31-2011, 02:32 PM
I say michelin, we have a 3 ton that we have been using for 4 years with no leaks.
We jack up lots of trailers, and use them at least twice a week.
Jimimac43
03-31-2011, 02:42 PM
X2 on the Michelin
MOTOWN
03-31-2011, 02:49 PM
i have a napa 3.5 ton professional series its an excellent floor jack, and is totally rebuildable
Mr. Man
03-31-2011, 02:56 PM
My dad has a 2 1/2 ton NAPA roll around jack that he has been using since the late 60's with no issues.
boatmangc
03-31-2011, 03:08 PM
I got the 3.5 ton from Costco and have been really happy with it. Especially for 95 bucks.
05crownsport
03-31-2011, 03:14 PM
I use an old Lincoln brand floor jack. The new ones hopefully are as good. Like you, I had a crapsman floor jack that was only a few years old and would leak down/not lift. It went to the scrap yard.
ImpalaSlayer
03-31-2011, 03:26 PM
anyone use any aluminum ones? i offten use it where i cant drag it on the floor and huffing 90lbs of jack through a field isnt exactly fun
Da Dark Jedi
03-31-2011, 03:47 PM
This one is made in USA:

http://www.jackxchange.com/products/HW93642.cfm



I just check their web price and it seems fair, $390 for 3 ton & $290 for 2 ton. Are their some company with the same product line but cheaper price that you know??
Peter
03-31-2011, 04:47 PM
I just check their web price and it seems fair, $390 for 3 ton & $290 for 2 ton. Are their some company with the same product line but cheaper price that you know??
That was the cheapest price I found online. I bought the same jack at a dealership closing down for $50. It has never failed me.
J-MAN
03-31-2011, 05:15 PM
anyone use any aluminum ones? i offten use it where i cant drag it on the floor and huffing 90lbs of jack through a field isnt exactly fun

Picked up an aluminum one at Harbor Freight for $59.00 with a coupon. Can carry it with one hand!
boatmangc
03-31-2011, 05:41 PM
I had the HF aluminum one with the lighted saddle, great for about 3 months, now it's a doorstop...