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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Radar on 15 June 2009, 13:58:44
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I've been looking at machinemart and there is a 2 ton (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/clarke-2-tonne-trolley-jack-ctj2001g) jack with what looks like a broader chassis and a 3 ton model (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctj3000ql-3-tonne-quick-lift-trolley-j/brand/clarke)
Any recommendations as to which is going to be better would be appreciated. Also any tips on whether to get some axle stands also?
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There is a 3 ton version of the 2 ton you have posted
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctj3000g-3-tonne-professional-garage-j/path/trolley-jacks-bottle-jacks-transmission-jacks
a few of us have this and are happy, but more expensive though
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Agree with JimBob. Get the 3 tonne one, much better. I've had mine for some time, it's had lots of abuse and still works well :y
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Thanks guys - The 3 ton one you mention is unfortunately out of my price range.
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Thanks guys - The 3 ton one you mention is unfortunately out of my price range.
It was mine too
unfortunately that just meant I added the price of that, to the cheap one I bought before it :'(
Can you wait for them to do a VAT Free day, its how I bought mine.
If you dont get the invites....then order a catalogue off the website and you will be on the list, and will likely get a special offer not long after :y
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Thanks for the wise words :y
Do you use axle stands also when raising the car?
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Thanks for the wise words :y
Do you use axle stands also when raising the car?
If im under the car....there are always stands as well.
I have Halfords 3 tonne ratchet ones.
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Thanks for your help :y
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Have a look at www.argos.co.uk they have a 2 ton trolly for £25 and a set of axel stands with wheel chocks for £12. just a thought as your in the same boat as the most of us. ( the no cash boat ) I have a 2 ton trolly and it works fine have had it for 8 years now so its seen plenty of action. With the stands always try and use stands, as a miggy ( or other car ) on the legs or head doesnt help much. always safty first. :y
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An omega is a heavy car and you should really use atleast a 2.5 ton ,better still 3.0 ton jack for peace of mind..axle stands again should be a good quality set.
Bear in mind it only needs to fail once..as said before "saftey first" and buy the best set of stands and jack you can afford.
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Will look into and lol!!
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would recommend spending in the upper end of your budget if possible, i had a 2 ton for 25 quid and it almost folded in half one day, more like a scissor jack than a trolley jack, i try not to think what could have happened. 2.5 minimum imho, i ended up with a sealey 3 ton quick lift for about 90 in the end, wanted 2.5 but could not find one locally within the time frame :y
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i love mine, i got it from Cosco ages ago, its super low and got a big FLAT pad for lifting on, also 3 ton.
i'll double check the brand at the weekend.
was about £70 iic
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DO NOT USE argos stands......
A member here had one collapse, could have been fatal!
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1183063480/0
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Thanks to everyone for their advice :y
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It's a shame you live so far away. I have three jacks & you could've had one for £5.00. I got one in a tool auction the other day in a job lot of tools.
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:'(
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Don't buy this one
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctj3000ql-3-tonne-quick-lift-trolley-j/brand/clarke
I've got two of them and they are pretty poor. They are way too high to fit under anything other than a tractor ! I bought the first from Argos over here in Ireland , used a couple of times and then the piston to lever sleeve sheared . I contacted Clarke to ask if I could purchase the broken component as it meant a 75 mile round trip back to Argos they told me to dispose of the jack immediatly as it meant the piston had seized and sent me a new one from UK in 48 hours ... :o!
I have repaired the original and used it several times with no problem but the action is very heavy on both and each action of the handle results in a pitifully small increment of the jack. Thery are also VERY heavy and unweildly . >:(
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Sorry about my comment about argos I did not know that they were so bad. :-/
Have you had a look at Screwfix? Dont know what the quality is though, no doubt one of the guys can say more. they have a couple of heavy duty Bottle jacks if that helps.
www.screwfix.com/cats/A250782/Van-Car-Accessories/Jacks-Stands
might be worth a look.
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Thanks I will take all your comments on board when making my decision
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It's a shame you live so far away. I have three jacks & you could've had one for £5.00. I got one in a tool auction the other day in a job lot of tools.
Well if its any good then sell it to me! :y
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It's a shame you live so far away. I have three jacks & you could've had one for £5.00. I got one in a tool auction the other day in a job lot of tools.
Well if its any good then sell it to me! :y
I'm surprised someone else didn't come up with that suggestion earlier!!
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I recently got a 2 1/4 ton jack and managed to organise a deal where they would sell them to OOF'rs for £29.99 plus post http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1240578517 They may still have some left.
Ken
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Thanks I think I will go for this - I take it goes low enough to get under the car and high enough to place axle stands in?
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Oh yes, here's a picture of it beside one of the smaller ones. http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1240350579
ken
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Thanks I think I will go for this - I take it goes low enough to get under the car and high enough to place axle stands in?
Don't bother with the cheap Argos type crap, it's simply a waste of money.
I'm using a Snap On low profile (race) jack. Rated at 3500KG's, and goes to full lift (1800mm) in 10 pumps.
They retail at about £350 or so, but you'll easily snag one for £60 or thereabouts at your local racetrack and they pi$$ all over the so called "home mechanic" 2 ton crap that Argos & their ilk sell.
Same goes for axle stands, just stay away from the cheap crap because it is simply false economy.
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Thanks I think I will go for this - I take it goes low enough to get under the car and high enough to place axle stands in?
Don't bother with the cheap Argos type crap, it's simply a waste of money.
I'm using a Snap On low profile (race) jack. Rated at 3500KG's, and goes to full lift (1800mm) in 10 pumps.
They retail at about £350 or so, but you'll easily snag one for £60 or thereabouts at your local racetrack and they pi$$ all over the so called "home mechanic" 2 ton crap that Argos & their ilk sell.
Same goes for axle stands, just stay away from the cheap crap because it is simply false economy.
Hhhhmmm ::)......the car in thailand is sat on four of those :-X
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It's a shame you live so far away. I have three jacks & you could've had one for £5.00. I got one in a tool auction the other day in a job lot of tools.
Well if its any good then sell it to me! :y
You're too late Mark.
John up the road from me has had it.
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I recently got a 2 1/4 ton jack and managed to organise a deal where they would sell them to OOF'rs for £29.99 plus post http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1240578517 They may still have some left.
Ken
Update:
I just ordered this and he has 7 left - code JM3024 - £29.99+ £9.49 P&P - he gave this based on not going through ebay and is still happy to offer this to OOFers!
Thanks to all for all your help and recommendations - with the excellent guides on here I plan to start servicing at home :y