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Author Subject: Low entry jack
demondriverdan

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Post #1
It's my Dad's birthday coming up and he wants a low entry jack. Has anyone got any recommendations? There are a few on Machine Mart but don't know if they're any good.

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Posted 29th Nov 2012 at 14:51
dangti6

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Post #2
Arcan aluminium ones from Costco FTW. Think they are about £80 currently.

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  • Posted 29th Nov 2012 at 14:52
    welshpug!

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    Posted 29th Nov 2012 at 14:54
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    Post #4
    my m3 was low, but i just lifted the arch up with my sheer musclez and stuck a normal jack in there

    what car is it intended for?

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    Posted 29th Nov 2012 at 15:50
    demondriverdan

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    Primarily used on the track car but needs to lift the BMW and some of the classics as well.

    I can't be arsed to lift the car each time I want to jack it up Razz

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    Posted 29th Nov 2012 at 16:12
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    Post #6
    i don't think you overly need to worry about a low entry one really unless it's something seriously low.. Unsure do they demand a lot more money over normal ones? i've seen them in ally and are meant to be very light but never bothered with them tbh

    my cl55 amg was very low as standard (plus the suspension had collapsed at one point!) and normal jacks went under it

    i've got a few, just bought 2x 3 tonne Liftmaster industrial ones actually, they're pretty good and cheaper than others too. look to be identical and just rebranded

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    Posted 29th Nov 2012 at 16:16
    dangti6

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    Post #7
    'Normal' jack wouldn't go under my Clio as it's got street looks.

    I had to drive on to a block paving block then on to a house brick to get a jack under it.

    Now I have a low entry number I can pump 4 times and it's over (The jack).

    Oooo check my post count out. I'll do a Gilesy and say bye bye it's time for me to go now!

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  • Posted 29th Nov 2012 at 16:23
    rikky 🦔

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    dangti6 wrote:
    Now I have a low entry number I can pump 4 times and it's over (The jack).


    likewise (not the jack)

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    Posted 29th Nov 2012 at 16:24
    tvrfan007

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    Post #9
    The machine mart one will break on you, guaranteed.

    Arcan one from costco as dan says, but when i last bought one they were over the ton. £130 on ebay.

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    Posted 29th Nov 2012 at 16:34
    welshpug!

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    I just use a hefty 3 ton Clarke standard unit, its low enough for anything that'll go over a speed bump Smile

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    Posted 29th Nov 2012 at 17:04
    demondriverdan

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    Something like this one?

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arcan-2-Ton-Heavy-Duty-Quicklift-Aluminium-Lightweight-Car-Trolley-Jack-/321010614002

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    Posted 29th Nov 2012 at 17:06
    prism7guy

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    I got the steel jack from costco, nice bit of kit but it's a bit heavy to take to trackdays. Pretty sure its made by arcan.

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    Posted 29th Nov 2012 at 17:13
    dangti6

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    That's the one. Was half that from Costco.

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  • Posted 29th Nov 2012 at 17:17
    demondriverdan

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    Time to find someone with a Costco card!

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    Posted 29th Nov 2012 at 17:18
    rallyeash

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    I've got the draper alloy low entry and about 4 years old. Still as good now as when I bought it.

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    Posted 29th Nov 2012 at 19:24
    daver6

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    Post #16
    demondriverdan wrote:
    Time to find someone with a Costco card!


    I've got one Wink Thumbs up

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    Posted 30th Nov 2012 at 09:55
    rikky 🦔

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    Post #17
    costco is pretty good actually, i've gotta renew my card, ran out last month. FML

    only been there once for some garage flooring

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    Posted 30th Nov 2012 at 09:59
    daver6

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    Reasonable prices on Michelin tyre's too! If I needed the tyres fitted, I'd probably go there, but as I do it myself, I've never bought from there

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