[NoKids]

http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B002D...deid=396917011



CRAFTSMAN®/MD 2-ton Floor Jack

lifting range 5 1/2" to 14"

$39.99!!!

I'm going to buy one right now.

[DESI4life10]

Had one of these and did not really like it.

Although the jack works, it did not feel sturdy. With the short handle, you really have to put effort to raise the car.

Without any kind of adapter, the plate will crush the jack block under the car.

[pokerface]

is it low enough to fit under the car? the ones that have the locking would be better too

[NoKids]

Originally Posted by DESI4life10

Had one of these and did not really like it.

Although the jack works, it did not feel sturdy. With the short handle, you really have to put effort to raise the car.

Without any kind of adapter, the plate will crush the jack block under the car.

i have not bought the unit yet. . . . .

[Kriston]

stick to a decent jack like the Good Year low profile one, they some times go on sale @ princess auto for 80 bucks.....

[DESI4life10]

Originally Posted by NoKids

i have not bought the unit yet. . . . .

It's a small compact jack IMO. The little cup that lifts the car is about 1.5" in diameter. If you put that against the lift block on your car, you will see that the plate( the tips of the plate, like fork shape) will only make contact with the block at its shortest distance (width).

Therefore as you continue to lift, the weight of the car will only fall on those 2 points, slowly crushing the plastic lift block. On top of that, pumping the jack gets harder as more weight is put on the jack. It still lifts the car, but I wasn't very confident.

To prevent the plate from crushing the lift block, you can design a block that fits inside the lift block, and a long cylinder block that will fit on the jack plate. Therefore the force will be distributed over a greater surface area, rather than the 2 contact points.

I designed one using some treated wood, and over time the wood was losing it's strength.

15 days later, I returned it ($29.99), and opted for the low profile, heavy duty jack from canadian tire, motormaster ($99.99).

Check it

This is also a popular jack as well:

Michelin 3½-ton Speedy Lift Jack $159.99

The plate on these jacks are about 4" in diameter, with a very small height on the walls (close to a flat plate).
I then bought this jack block that fits inside the lift block:



The only thing with these bigger jacks is that they are VERY heavy. I can't really lift mine, gotta roll it around.
But they work soo much better.
Hope this helps
Rajat

[NoKids]

Originally Posted by DESI4life10

It's a small compact jack IMO. The little cup that lifts the car is about 1.5" in diameter. If you put that against the lift block on your car, you will see that the plate( the tips of the plate, like fork shape) will only make contact with the block at its shortest distance (width).

Therefore as you continue to lift, the weight of the car will only fall on those 2 points, slowly crushing the plastic lift block. On top of that, pumping the jack gets harder as more weight is put on the jack. It still lifts the car, but I wasn't very confident.

To prevent the plate from crushing the lift block, you can design a block that fits inside the lift block, and a long cylinder block that will fit on the jack plate. Therefore the force will be distributed over a greater surface area, rather than the 2 contact points.

I designed one using some treated wood, and over time the wood was losing it's strength.

15 days later, I returned it ($29.99), and opted for the low profile, heavy duty jack from canadian tire, motormaster ($99.99).

Check it

This is also a popular jack as well:

Michelin 3½-ton Speedy Lift Jack $159.99

The plate on these jacks are about 4" in diameter, with a very small height on the walls (close to a flat plate).
I then bought this jack block that fits inside the lift block:



The only thing with these bigger jacks is that they are VERY heavy. I can't really lift mine, gotta roll it around.
But they work soo much better.
Hope this helps
Rajat

Very informative, Thanks Rajat.

[clairvoyant]

That regular jack WILL NOT FIT under your car.

As I demonstrated to you when we did oil change on your car, you would need a low profile jack:
http://************/msqamd

[NoKids]

Originally Posted by clairvoyant

That regular jack WILL NOT FIT under your car.

As I demonstrated to you when we did oil change on your car, you would need a low profile jack:
http://************/msqamd

this jack question is driving me nuts. the jack you used on my car is too big to keep in my trunk, and the small ones that would fit in my car are too wimpy. looks like the best solution is to get both a low profile jack and a little sissy one to keep in the trunk.

[DESI4life10]

Originally Posted by NoKids

this jack question is driving me nuts. the jack you used on my car is too big to keep in my trunk, and the small ones that would fit in my car are too wimpy. looks like the best solution is to get both a low profile jack and a little sissy one to keep in the trunk.

Curious, why do you need a jack in your car?

[clairvoyant]

The little sissy one is not very stable if you plan to work extensively under your car, therefore very DANGEROUS.

I don't carry any jack since Roadside assistance is FREE. I just ask them to tow my car back home in case tire related issues.

Originally Posted by NoKids

this jack question is driving me nuts. the jack you used on my car is too big to keep in my trunk, and the small ones that would fit in my car are too wimpy. looks like the best solution is to get both a low profile jack and a little sissy one to keep in the trunk.

[clairvoyant]

A supplemental income

Originally Posted by DESI4life10

Curious, why do you need a jack in your car?

[NoKids]

Originally Posted by DESI4life10

Curious, why do you need a jack in your car?

i'm not exactly sure. it's not like i'll have a spare tire with me. maybe i can use the jack to hold my car up while i wait for a tow truck, ya know, to not damage the rim

[NoKids]

Originally Posted by clairvoyant

I don't carry any jack since Roadside assistance is FREE. I just ask them to tow my car back home in case tire related issues.

i worry too much. i need a chill pill.

[m-technik]

Originally Posted by clairvoyant

That regular jack WILL NOT FIT under your car.

As I demonstrated to you when we did oil change on your car, you would need a low profile jack:
http://************/msqamd

Or a block of wood to roll up on.

Originally Posted by clairvoyant

I don't carry any jack since Roadside assistance is FREE. I just ask them to tow my car back home in case tire related issues.

I carry an "airman" inflation kit in the trunk. $45 at Canadian Tire. http://www.activeproducts.com/index.php


I use the Michelin 3½-ton Speedy Lift Jack. Even the stock jack pad is thick rubber and wont damage your Bmw jack mounting blocks.

[DESI4life10]

Originally Posted by NoKids

i'm not exactly sure. it's not like i'll have a spare tire with me. maybe i can use the jack to hold my car up while i wait for a tow truck, ya know, to not damage the rim

I won't worry about that. Nothing will get more damaged when the the rim is in a stopped position.

I don't think it is really worth it to get a little one for the trunk. I too just have an airman kit in case I get a puncture in my tire and I think that is more than enough.

[MRQturbo]

this is how i get a jack under my car....blocks of wood....

[DESI4life10]

Originally Posted by clairvoyant

A supplemental income

haha...ohh boi. Poor guy, came back to see his car on blocks.