Trolley Jack from Costco

[V8mate]

Chapppers said:

Another ridiculous thread resurrection - quick question - Anyone fancy a swap of one of the Aluminium ones for one of the new Steel 3.0 tonne ones? I got one for christmas and it's a bit big and heavy for what I need it for, despite its utter awesomeness.

Admit it: you can't pick it up, can you? ;-)

[Chapppers]

V8mate said:

Chapppers said:

Another ridiculous thread resurrection - quick question - Anyone fancy a swap of one of the Aluminium ones for one of the new Steel 3.0 tonne ones? I got one for christmas and it's a bit big and heavy for what I need it for, despite its utter awesomeness.

Admit it: you can't pick it up, can you? ;-)

I can, just, while it's in the box. Not really tried out of the box. I live in a 4th floor flat though and I think it's going to be a pain in the arse to use. Also the heaviest car I've ever owned weighed 1250kg, so it's bit much for what I need it for.

Edited by Chapppers on Wednesday 4th January 18:08

[ATM]

Chapppers said:

V8mate said:

Chapppers said:

Another ridiculous thread resurrection - quick question - Anyone fancy a swap of one of the Aluminium ones for one of the new Steel 3.0 tonne ones? I got one for christmas and it's a bit big and heavy for what I need it for, despite its utter awesomeness.

Admit it: you can't pick it up, can you? ;-)

I can, just, while it's in the box. Not really tried out of the box. I live in a 4th floor flat though and I think it's going to be a pain in the arse to use. Also the heaviest car I've ever owned weighed 1250kg, so it's bit much for what I need it for.

Edited by Chapppers on Wednesday 4th January 18:08

You could buy a heavier vehicle.

[benzito]

ATM said:

Chapppers said:

V8mate said:

Chapppers said:

Another ridiculous thread resurrection - quick question - Anyone fancy a swap of one of the Aluminium ones for one of the new Steel 3.0 tonne ones? I got one for christmas and it's a bit big and heavy for what I need it for, despite its utter awesomeness.

Admit it: you can't pick it up, can you? ;-)

I can, just, while it's in the box. Not really tried out of the box. I live in a 4th floor flat though and I think it's going to be a pain in the arse to use. Also the heaviest car I've ever owned weighed 1250kg, so it's bit much for what I need it for.

Edited by Chapppers on Wednesday 4th January 18:08

You could buy a heavier vehicle.

and hit the gym.

glad the thread has come alive again as I think I'm gonna get one, the jack's they provide with cars are utter rubbish

[V8mate]

Chapppers said:

V8mate said:

Chapppers said:

Another ridiculous thread resurrection - quick question - Anyone fancy a swap of one of the Aluminium ones for one of the new Steel 3.0 tonne ones? I got one for christmas and it's a bit big and heavy for what I need it for, despite its utter awesomeness.

Admit it: you can't pick it up, can you? ;-)

I can, just, while it's in the box. Not really tried out of the box. I live in a 4th floor flat though and I think it's going to be a pain in the arse to use. Also the heaviest car I've ever owned weighed 1250kg, so it's bit much for what I need it for.

It is a bloody heavy thing! Sod doing stairs.

I always get a 'Daaaa-aad' from my son when it comes to lugging it in and out of the car too

[Lunablack]

Chapppers said:

Another ridiculous thread resurrection - quick question - Anyone fancy a swap of one of the Aluminium ones for one of the new Steel 3.0 tonne ones? I got one for christmas and it's a bit big and heavy for what I need it for, despite its utter awesomeness.

If its from Costco, just take it back and swap it for the alloy one

[Martyn-123]

I have a very similar one to this, Only problem i have is that if i raise the car from the side it tries to pull the car towards you as the seat of the jack moves towards you as it gets higher.

As my car is very low (marcos) i cant get the jack in from the front or rear which would be better as the car wheels move to compensative for the jack moving, the jack wheels i suppose would move to compensate on a very flat surface but not on a concrete floor.

Never get under the car without axle stands, and for added safety i always have my mobile under the car with me if working alone,


Martyn....

[Life Saab Itch]

So they don't do the alloy ones anymore at all?

[Defcon5]

Life Saab Itch said:

So they don't do the alloy ones anymore at all?

Ive not seen them in for a while

[Tallbut Buxomly]

ATM said:

You could buy a heavier vehicle.

Typical man thinking love it!!

[Chapppers]

Life Saab Itch said:

So they don't do the alloy ones anymore at all?

Hence why I'm asking here to see if anyone who bought the alu one needs to lift anything heavier

[ATM]

Martyn-123 said:

I have a very similar one to this

As my car is very low (marcos) i cant get the jack in from the front or rear

This one has a minimum height of 89mm. How low is your Marcos?!?