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 oliverharveyuk@hotmail.co.uk
Regular  Location: Banbury Registered: 16 Feb 2016 Posts: 231 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Any recommendations for a decent trolley jack? I have a challenge xtreme 2 tonne, but it doesn't fill me with confidence when getting to the point of getting an axle stand under, it seems to lean... I just want one I can slide under and whack it up and not have to worry every inch if it's gonna give way... the min height of my axle stands are 270mm________________________________________ 98 Blaze 6 - Current |
 Posted 3rd Jan 2017 at 11:37
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Chr1sch
Seasoned Pro  Location: Worcester Registered: 02 Aug 2014 Posts: 1,025 Status: Offline |
Post #2
I've always found it difficult find anywhere to jack it up in the first place! However i agree, i have a Halfrauds one and its a bit sketchy at full extension |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2017 at 11:45
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prism7guy
Seasoned Pro  Location: DoncastAAAAARGH Registered: 13 Jan 2008 Posts: 4,640 Status: Offline |
Post #3
I use the steel one that costco sell, it's a heavy bit of kit but it's not let me down yet.________________________________________ Goldie the track car. |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2017 at 12:11
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oliverharveyuk@hotmail.co.uk
Regular Location: Banbury Registered: 16 Feb 2016 Posts: 231 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Yeah my sill points seem to be holding strong so far so jacking up on them then stands under subframe. Ah cool that does look good, 3 tonne and lifts to 50cm should be more than enough, thanks  ________________________________________ 98 Blaze 6 - Current |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2017 at 12:42
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gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,883 Status: Offline |
Post #5
I just use a 1 tonner no problems but make sure you use axle stands! and i place old wheels at the edges as a precaution!________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2017 at 13:02
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alcon
Senior User  Location: Glasgow Registered: 19 Jan 2005 Posts: 939 Status: Offline |
Post #6
I bought this one last year with 20% off code. I like it because it slides under my lowered car and also lifts to 500mm.Machine Mart ________________________________________ 1999 GTi-6 (china blue)1999 Rallye (black) |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2017 at 15:26
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sergioiacobucci
Senior User  Location: High Wycombe Registered: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 526 Status: Offline |
Post #7
alcon wrote: I bought this one last year with 20% off code. I like it because it slides under my lowered car and also lifts to 500mm. Machine Mart My brother has one of those. Good jack ________________________________________ Phase 1 silver track car335i daily |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2017 at 15:30
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mocinim
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Darkside of bedford :) Registered: 09 Jan 2015 Posts: 2,307 Status: Offline |
Post #8
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-3290CX-Professional-3-Ton-Tonne-Hydraulic-Compact-Car-Trolley-Jack-3290CX-/391256622574?hash=item5b18b645ee I use this after much trial n error with others found this to be spot on cheap solid big plate area brought a rubber to fit in really very happy with it ________________________________________ BLACK RALLYE - phoenixWHITE RALLYE - valliant http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/ https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2017 at 15:41
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,769 Status: Offline |
Post #9
Halfords 2-tonne jack has always worked fine on my sill points.________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2017 at 17:33
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,847 Status: Offline |
Post #10
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/ctj3000g-3-tonne-professional-garage-j/ had one of these for years now, doesn't go under stupid low cars, but I haven't got any of those and I don't often come across any, always got some bits of 2x4 I can stick under the tyres to lift the cars enough for a jack if needed. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2017 at 17:48
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,847 Status: Offline |
Post #11
I'd buy one of these If I was looking for purely cars.https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ctj2qlp-2-tonne-quick-lift-low-profile/ but I have worked on vans and very large cars which can often be 2 ton empty so a 3 ton jack is more suited to my use. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2017 at 17:52
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Kenan
Regular  Location: Exmouth Registered: 20 Oct 2013 Posts: 307 Status: Offline |
Post #12
oliverharveyuk@hotmail.co.uk wrote: Any recommendations for a decent trolley jack? I glad you asked as I was just about to start the same thread. I'v got a cheap jack, one wheel broke off while the car was off the floor !!!! I like this one - https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ctj1250ab-1-25-tonne-aluminium-racing-j/ No reason other than it being a light version, so matches the Rallye  |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2017 at 19:03
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rikky
Pikey Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,797 Status: Offline |
Post #13
i've got a few of the 3ton liftmaster badboys. they are fantastic________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 3rd Jan 2017 at 20:56
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Tarmac terror
Regular  Location: Southampton Registered: 20 Mar 2014 Posts: 458 Status: Offline |
Post #14
welshpug! wrote: I'd buy one of these If I was looking for purely cars. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ctj2qlp-2-tonne-quick-lift-low-profile/ but I have worked on vans and very large cars which can often be 2 ton empty so a 3 ton jack is more suited to my use. This is what I have. Had it for years and has never let me down..... TT |
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Posted 4th Jan 2017 at 11:04
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oliverharveyuk@hotmail.co.uk
Regular Location: Banbury Registered: 16 Feb 2016 Posts: 231 Status: Offline |
Post #15
Going on the recommendations looks like I'll go for the Sealey 3290CX as it seems to be the cheapest, lightest to carry with decent lift height and is a brand I recognise And here's a table cause I was bored  ________________________________________ 98 Blaze 6 - Current |
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Posted 4th Jan 2017 at 12:54
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robthe6
Senior User  Location: northamptonshire Registered: 06 Jun 2008 Posts: 667 Status: Offline |
Post #16
i side with welshpug. I have the same jack as his and never had a problem getting it under a 6. However if your building a race car or something stupidly low, i would go for the clarke hes listed. as my clarke jack has never gone wrong and lifts my navara with ease. ________________________________________ 1997 ph1 bianca GTI6 - The looker1996 ph1 Sigma GTI6 - Dead  1999 Red Rallye - The Daily 2005 Nissan Navara D40 - Family car 1968 Mustang Coupe - The dirty little secret Put ya foot down, put ya foot down we'll loose em easy! |
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Posted 5th Jan 2017 at 10:51
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oliverharveyuk@hotmail.co.uk
Regular Location: Banbury Registered: 16 Feb 2016 Posts: 231 Status: Offline |
Post #17
Yeah weight of it is a bit of an issue for me though, I live in a 3rd storey flat so will need to carry it up and down 3 sets of stairs to work on my car, so the extra 10kg for the 3ton clark would make it bloody hard work... Otherwise I woulda went for that for the extra lift ________________________________________ 98 Blaze 6 - Current |
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Posted 5th Jan 2017 at 11:44
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99rallye
Regular  Location: Hitchin Registered: 26 Aug 2009 Posts: 348 Status: Offline |
Post #18
Cheers for the table.....I need a new jack too!oliverharveyuk@hotmail.co.uk wrote: Going on the recommendations looks like I'll go for the Sealey 3290CX as it seems to be the cheapest, lightest to carry with decent lift height and is a brand I recognise And here's a table cause I was bored |
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Posted 9th Jan 2017 at 21:53
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