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« on: 21 September 2007, 08:00:49 »
Looking to replace my Makro special £10 jack, which doesnt even really lift the car enough to change a wheel.

CPC emailes me this one, which got me thinking...
http://planet.farnell.com/email/cpc/WebOffers/septdaily_14alp.htm
Machine mart also do it, but a bit dearer
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/range/details/garage-trolley-jacks/path/trolley-jacks-bottle-jacks-transmission-jacks
Now thats a hell of a lot of jacks, have I picked the right one? or what would you recommend, dont want to spend a fortune.
Im not planning on doing a lot with it, just for basic maintanance.

Also gonna get some axle stands when I am at it, I remember talk of some fit well, some dont, was thinking of these, comments?
CAX3TBC
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/categories/search/axle-stands-car-ramps-2

Cheers
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Re: Jack
« Reply #1 on: 21 September 2007, 08:16:16 »
This is the sort I have.....the large lifting cup is nice to have

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ctj2000g-2-tonne-professional-trolley-ja

I have some 2 or 3 ton axle stands, I have thought about getting some of the larger ones but, the base size is much bigger and can get in the way for some jobs so I havn't yet.
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Re: Jack
« Reply #2 on: 21 September 2007, 08:18:08 »
These are the stands I have:

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cax-3tbc-3-ton-axle-stands/path/axle-stands-car-ramps-2

The secrret is to wait for a VAT free day at machine mart....
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Re: Jack
« Reply #3 on: 21 September 2007, 08:38:00 »
I picked the right stands then :)
That does look a nice jack

not in a major hurry, dont you need an invite for vat free do's?
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Re: Jack
« Reply #4 on: 21 September 2007, 08:42:03 »
Just ordered a machine mart catalogue, so now they have my Name, Address & Email, so here's hoping they tell me about the next one.
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Re: Jack
« Reply #5 on: 21 September 2007, 08:46:00 »
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Just ordered a machine mart catalogue, so now they have my Name, Address & Email, so here's hoping they tell me about the next one.

I think ones due in November.
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Re: Jack
« Reply #6 on: 21 September 2007, 08:49:54 »
I can always get them for you if you dont get an invite......then we will have to meet up and that way the 'Omega widows' will be able to give the texting RSI a rest!
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Re: Jack
« Reply #7 on: 21 September 2007, 09:22:18 »
Cheers, God knows how they do it!  Really need to get her back on contract  ;D

With a bit of luck I'll get an invite now, although maybe I need to have bought something 1st  :-?

If someone can remember to mention when the invites come out, least I will find out :)
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Re: Jack
« Reply #8 on: 21 September 2007, 12:36:26 »
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I have some 2 or 3 ton axle stands, I have thought about getting some of the larger ones but, the base size is much bigger and can get in the way for some jobs so I havn't yet.

I made the mistake of buying the larger 6 tonne stands. Obviously was the car is actually up on them they're great. The problem is getting it up there in the first place (ooer! ::))
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Re: Jack
« Reply #9 on: 21 September 2007, 18:12:50 »
EP is the man to ask about Jacks..... I will say no more :-X
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Re: Jack
« Reply #10 on: 21 September 2007, 19:12:59 »
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EP is the man to ask about Jacks..... I will say no more :-X

 ;D ;D Cheers Mate  ::)
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« Reply #11 on: 21 September 2007, 19:27:05 »
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EP is the man to ask about Jacks..... I will say no more :-X

 ;D ;D Cheers Mate  ::)

 Dont worry, Im sure no one else will read this thread and ask you to explain  :D
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Re: Jack
« Reply #12 on: 21 September 2007, 20:01:28 »
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EP is the man to ask about Jacks..... I will say no more :-X

 ;D ;D Cheers Mate  ::)

 Dont worry, Im sure no one else will read this thread and ask you to explain  :D
Why not.......we all like a nice story ;D
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Re: Jack
« Reply #13 on: 21 September 2007, 20:16:04 »
Explain....or the post count might suffer...  ::)
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Re: Jack
« Reply #14 on: 21 September 2007, 20:41:22 »
The jacks that costco are flogging at the moment seem good - seem a bit more controllable than my Clarke one....
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