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Trolley jack recommendations
G'day all, I need a new trolley jack. My current one fouls on my Legalis R exhaust when trying to reach the rear crossmember.
Does anyone have any recommendations for low profile trolley jacks that are still low enough at the pump end to clear a low exhaust? The car isn't ridiculously low either.
Thanks.
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Re: Trolley jack recommendations
2016/09/06 16:32:17
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I bought a big trolley jack from Autobarn on sale last year for $200, which was pretty good value. I can't remember the exact model, but I can check tonight if I remember.
It can lift the car very high, but the lifting pad still manages to sit very low when fully lowered. The pump part of the jack could still cause problems for you, but from memory I think the jack body would be no more than 15cm high at that point. Would that be too high to fit under your exhaust?
The jack is made of steel and very sturdy, but therefore very heavy.
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IMR22C
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Re: Trolley jack recommendations
2016/09/06 16:43:33
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I think I'll need to measure the muffler height and go have a look at a few in person.
The problem with my current one isn't so much the height, it's that you can't lower the jacking arm if you have the pumping arm down. It's the pumping arm that fouls on the exhaust.
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Re: Trolley jack recommendations
2016/09/06 16:54:08
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Re: Trolley jack recommendations
2016/09/06 18:29:55
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Would you both be able to measure the height of the pump end for me?
Knightrous, that one looks the goods. I like that it lifts fairly high, because I'm about to buy a 4wd myself.
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Re: Trolley jack recommendations
2016/09/06 19:08:49
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I just got home and got you some more info about my jack. Part number: JG2000LP Max load: 2000kg Lowered height of pad: 100mm (not as low as I thought, but still quite low) Maximum raised height: 531mm Weight: 43kg (yep, very heavy) Height of jack body at pump end: 165mm
post edited by robk - 2016/09/06 19:12:55
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Re: Trolley jack recommendations
2016/09/07 08:41:38
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What was the type / brand of Jack that Travis brought to MTC / Wakefield earlier this year?
It didn't look cheap but was incredibly slim, had great reach + height, smooth sliding poly wheels and effortless to pump. It would be worth it at double the price of Supercheap or eBay.
 Go soothingly on the grease mud as there lurks a skid demon.
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Re: Trolley jack recommendations
2016/09/07 08:57:41
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I got an Arcan aluminium one. Very happy with it! I think they sell them at costco. I got it off a ebay seller who I think acquired them from costco originally. Paid around the $200 mark for it and haven't seen then around as cheap anymore.
Rated to 1.5tonne on the packaging but apparently it will take double that.
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Re: Trolley jack recommendations
2016/09/07 09:05:41
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Agree with PETE. I don't personally own one of these jacks from Cosco, but a few mates of mine have em & they seem great for their price.
I've considered one myself a few times now & from memory their only $178 at Cosco... + warranty on item is as long as you maintain your membership.
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Re: Trolley jack recommendations
2016/09/07 10:14:52
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I have had my Arcan from Costco in Sydney (was $160) for 4 years with no issues. Aluminium and 22 kgs.
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Re: Trolley jack recommendations
2016/09/07 20:40:01
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fredhoon
What was the type / brand of Jack that Travis brought to MTC / Wakefield earlier this year?
I believe it was Snapon or Bluepoint?
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Re: Trolley jack recommendations
2016/09/08 10:32:02
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Re: Trolley jack recommendations
2016/09/08 16:44:16
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Highlander
Bluepoint will put you back in the region of $800. Ouch, good quality tools are always priced accordingly I suppose. Looks like this is the model I remember - Snap-on / Blue-Point SNX1LLTJ
post edited by fredhoon - 2016/09/08 16:54:36
Go soothingly on the grease mud as there lurks a skid demon.
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Re: Trolley jack recommendations
2016/09/09 02:35:43
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That bluepoint jack looks pretty awesome, some serious height on that as well.
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Re: Trolley jack recommendations
2016/09/12 07:59:32
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The bluepoint jacks are about $550, not $800. I have the model fredhoon posted up, as well as the 1.5ton model, which has slightly less reach. But they are serviceable, and you can buy individual replacement parts, so you dont keep throwing jacks out every few years. I have had my 1.5 ton super low blue point for nearly 8 years now. 
post edited by MCT_MR2 - 2016/09/12 09:01:42
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