What type of jack do you use?

RogerHeinz57 · 5th October 2017, 17:46

Chris, the use of this jack is really good, the handle will need a good grip to allow the foot to lower, I need both hands at times ! This jack will with ease raise the car at either end, but we must remember that cars move when they get jacked up be it with a small or large jack, so aligning the chassis stands is essential, and lowering the jack should be done progressively to avoid missing the stand's central point to support the vehicle !
The handle is a two piece jobby, and both sections are removable.
The weight of the jack is a tad over 30Kg, so not totally impossible to carry !
From new, this jack has instructions on how to initiate the system by opening up the lowering valve, and pumping the jack handle 10 full strokes to bleed out the air within the hydraulic system. After that, its ready for use.

5th October 2017, 17:46	#21
RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	Chris, the use of this jack is really good, the handle will need a good grip to allow the foot to lower, I need both hands at times ! This jack will with ease raise the car at either end, but we must remember that cars move when they get jacked up be it with a small or large jack, so aligning the chassis stands is essential, and lowering the jack should be done progressively to avoid missing the stand's central point to support the vehicle ! The handle is a two piece jobby, and both sections are removable. The weight of the jack is a tad over 30Kg, so not totally impossible to carry ! From new, this jack has instructions on how to initiate the system by opening up the lowering valve, and pumping the jack handle 10 full strokes to bleed out the air within the hydraulic system. After that, its ready for use.