Which jack best for DB9?

[snipez999]

Looking at 1.25T Clarke aluminium jobby - anyone any experience of same or alternate recommendations!

Car in to dealer tomorrow re mystery clicking sound on left corners but would like to get equipment in for self service or inspection in future (built kit car previously so know a thing or three) and would like option to inspect in future

[runner911]

I bought the same jack for my DB9, but I had the 2 ton version.

See here

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLARKE-SPORTS-CAR-TROLLE...

I found the jack to be excellent

[V8LM]

You may find a low-profile (race) jack easier - http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/...

[NigelStn]

Costco have some suitable jacks in occasionally - and if you don't like it you can take it back.

[DAMIT]

You need a low level 2 ton jack like this one for £43 odd. Great little unit

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Liftmaster-Low-Profile-2...

[snipez999]

Thanks. 2 Tonne Clarke ally one gets my vote (lower and a lot lighter than others)

[DAMIT]

snipez999 said:

Thanks. 2 Tonne one gets my vote (lower and a lot lighter than others)

Are you sure?

Clarke ally:- Saddle heights; min 90mm Weight 19.7kg £176

Liftmaster:- Low Entry Profile 80mm Weight 13Kg £43

Your choice

[alock]

If you want low entry and built like a tank, I would recommend a Sealey 2500LE:

[snipez999]

Lift master doesn't have rubber head though plus machine mart close by

[Lunablack]

snipez999 said:

Looking at 1.25T Clarke aluminium jobby - anyone any experience of same or alternate recommendations!

Car in to dealer tomorrow re mystery clicking sound on left corners but would like to get equipment in for self service or inspection in future (built kit car previously so know a thing or three) and would like option to inspect in future

Following one of these failing on me, I won't go near one ever again.... Bloody rubbish.

Replaced with Costco 2 ton alloy jack.... Much better

[DAMIT]

Lunablack said:

snipez999 said:

Looking at 1.25T Clarke aluminium jobby - anyone any experience of same or alternate recommendations!

Car in to dealer tomorrow re mystery clicking sound on left corners but would like to get equipment in for self service or inspection in future (built kit car previously so know a thing or three) and would like option to inspect in future

Following one of these failing on me, I won't go near one ever again.... Bloody rubbish.

Replaced with Costco 2 ton alloy jack.... Much better

Yes 1.25T jacks do tend to do that when lifting a near 2 ton load.

[snipez999]

Corner weight less than total car weight though surely (unless you are lifting from centre of car?!)

[snipez999]

V8LM's recommendation looking better, from a solidity perspective, as I gather ally ones can twist slightly under initial raise/load and I would have no spotter most of the time. Will double up with ally axle stands for safety (having built a kitcar one knows never to rely on jacks alone!)

[Lunablack]

DAMIT said:

Yes 1.25T jacks do tend to do that when lifting a near 2 ton load.

No where near........ I wouldn't trust one if them to lift the back end of a Caterham..

[snipez999]

Found this ensemble:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171071443592?ssPageName=...