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flat-planedCrank
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by flat-planedCrank » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:57 pm
Hi all,
I'm in the market for a trolley jack for general automotive use and would appreciate any recommendations
Brand names, retailers, etc.. any info welcomed
Thanks.
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Sanjøy
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by Sanjøy » Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:32 pm
Costco jack. Iirc Dan uses one too
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by Blaque » Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:30 pm
Machine Mart do a low height one, perfect for getting under an elise.
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by andysc » Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:53 pm
MAchine mart jack low height one!! brilliant
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by Neil72 » Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:58 am
Sanjoy wrote:Costco jack. Iirc Dan uses one too
I'll second that.
I think it's about £60 or so but quality is absolutely top notch

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by neilj37 » Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:30 am
I have the low level one from Machine Mart and its great. Gets under my Seven no problems
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by Dominic » Mon Aug 24, 2009 11:37 am
Bought one of these in Costco the other day:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Arcan-3-ton-low-p ... %26ps%3D33
Cost £50 (give or take a few pence).
Decent low jack, with a long reach, and good high lift. Very sturdy. Ideal for keeping in the garage, not so ideal for taking to events, as it is quite heavy!
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j2 lot
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by j2 lot » Mon Aug 24, 2009 12:25 pm
Dominic wrote:... not so ideal for taking to events, as it is quite heavy!
...and he's not joking, there are lighter fork-lifts .
It is a cool bit of kit if it's garaged based though.

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Sanjøy
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by Sanjøy » Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:39 pm
Machine mart still the best place to pick up the low slung alu jack ?
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by Scotty C » Mon Aug 01, 2011 10:55 am
costco here to.

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by Ferg » Mon Aug 01, 2011 12:41 pm
Sanjoy wrote:Machine mart still the best place to pick up the low slung alu jack ?
After missing out on the B&Q half price thing, I ended up just getting one at full price from there. Wheel your old dear along for an extra discount on OAP day.
