I need to buy a new floor jack. I noticed this one at Sears on-line:


http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00 950239000&bidsite=CRAFT (http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVcookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00 950239000&bidsite=CRAFT)


I know my 04 2500HD Dura/Ali weighs about 6,000 pounds (3 tons), but when we jack our trucks up, we don't lift the entire truck (i.e. all the weight).


Do you guys think this jack will suit my purposes?


Thanks,


Terel

Terel,


That is the exact jack that I carry with me when I travel. It beats the heck out of a stock jack for tire changes (one wheel/corner at a time). For light duty work on our trucks it works fine. It is also very easy to handle.


In the shop I use my 3 ton or my 4 ton Lincoln floor jacks, soon to be replaced by an asymetrical lift.


JoeEdited by: Joe Pool

I don't know if they carry it anymore, but I got a 3.5 ton floor jack from Sam's Club for around $60 or so (maybe $70?). The jack has a Michelin logo on it and it is blue. The also have some jack stands that match it for around $25.

I prefer one with more lift. Up here, Shucks and NAPA both carry jacks capable of 20 to 21 inches for a lot less than the one from Sears..

The jack is too light only 2 tons and it made out of Aluminum. I had a Sears jack that I bent using in stone drive. You should get at leat a 3 ton jack. What happen if you truck is loaded and you get a flat.


That jack is nice if you working on car on a nice leval concrete, but i wount use it on a truck.

I agree with turfmower, I 've seen those aluminum jacks and they are very nice, heck I'd like to have one for the car. But for our 6Klb plus trucks, I feel much better with my 3.5 ton service jack. Sure it weighs a ton, but I certainly was glad I was using it this past weekend when I put my MagHytec cover on. Keep in mind those aluminum jacks are rated less than those $35 cheapie floor jacks you get at autozone..


My .02


Mike

I prefer one with more lift. Up here, Shucks and NAPA both carry jacks capable of 20 to 21 inches for a lot less than the one from Sears..


My thoughts exactly. It takes a long lift arm to get the tire off the ground when lifting by the frame. I find myself needing to stack wood on the jack, and that can get dangerous.

I checked the weight on my truck and the front alone was over 4500 lbs. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Shocked.gif If you only use it for lifting a single wheel, you might be okay, but I personally would not go with anything under 3 1/2 ton. My truck weight right at 7060 with a full tank.

Just got a sears craftsman professional, 3 ton with 21" lift. nice heavy jack. $70.00.


Also made a dump run. truck weight 6800lbs. Full tank and only about 300lbs of stuff in the bed.Edited by: WanaDmxsub

Not cheap, but great range, sturdy construction, and not made in china.


http://www.ultimategarage.com/acjacks.htm


http://www.shopquip.com/profile_itm.htmEdited by: jeephauler

I don't know if they carry it anymore, but I got a 3.5 ton floor jack from Sam's Club for around $60 or so (maybe $70?). The jack has a Michelin logo on it and it is blue. The also have some jack stands that match it for around $25.


WalMart has those on the shelf now.

The jack is too light only 2 tons ...


I missed that completely. We were talking about jacks for the trucks, I saw the 4 and assumed it was 4 tons. I missed the zeros. That would be a great jack for my wifes 4-Runner. I'd never use it on my DMax.

Guys,


Thanks for all the input. The consensus seems to be that the model I highlighted would be too light for our purposes. I'll look for something with 3.5 tons or more.


Thanks again!


By the way, I ususally position the jack plate on the frame behind the front tire (when rotating tires or changing oil). Are there other safe places to jack from?


Thanks,


Terel


Also, when you guys change your oil, do you remove the aluminum skid plate first? I think I'm going to start (there's only 4 bolts). The last time I changed oil, it flowed quickly at first and cleared the skid plate into my drain pan. Once the flow slowed, however, it began to hit the skid plate and spread out on top of it, eventually finding teh edges and holes in the plate. I could have used a drain pan with a 4 foot diameter to catch it all! Mess on the driveway. Any suggestions?


Thanks!


Terel

Terel, I just remove the skid plate, it is easy and quick. Plus I bought one of those 13 quart drain pan / containers with the spout, from wallyworld for about 6 bucks. Makes catching and handling that waste oil much easier and it has a larger diameter which helps with drips from the oil pan and filter mount.


2fast2

I cut the bottom off a 1/2 gallon bleach jug (with handle), take a short piece of tie wire and wedge the open end between the oil pan and the skid plate and tie it up. Drains nicely into your catch pan and doesn't drip all over the place. After the oil drains I use the same jug to catch my oil filter. Just put the lid back on the jug and hold it up under the filter as you unscrew it. Haven't made a mess (yet).

DRBEAR,


Clever idea. I think I'll try this.


~Terel

Terel,


For easy oil changes invest in a Fumoto oil drain valve, one of the best modifications to date.


Get the one with the nipple on it. You can then connect a short hose and drain the oil directly into empty gallon jugs. When done with the oil change put a vacuum cap on the nipple to keep debris out of it and to act as a secondary leak preventer.


It also helps to lift the front of the truck with heavy duty ramps or jack stands, keeps the oil off of the skid plate.


Joe

Joe,


I'd never heard of the fumoto valve--great idea. I'm sure they're making a killing!


~Terel

Terel,


You have mail.


Joe

I concur on the Fumoto--it is a must. Becasue I am the paranoid type, I always put a cable tie around it--not super tight--so it will keep the lever in place.


I have a 3 ton floor jack. It works great until it is near the top of it's lift, then it will leak a bit of oil. My next jack will be a 4-5 ton long frame jack........Northern Tool and Harbor Freight have these at a good price, butI'm sure the lower cost ones are imports.Edited by: afp1

How about a 22 Ton jack?http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif


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