Tool Suggestions

[kpack5982]

I've been using a buddy's floor jack that just recently went to s*** so I was looking to buy a new one, and also a couple jack stands. Does anyone know of some good quality ones, or ones that are a good deal/inexpensive, and know where to get them? I see a kit from Summit for like 115 but I can get them at the local parts store for way less.

 

[rd]

I have gone the cheap route. I buy inexpensive Sears units, and after 5-8 years, they leak and I yard sale them and get another.

Good quality units can be overhauled with new seals and last forever, but, like other things, we don't do that much anymore.

 

[kpack5982]

yeah, well who knows where I'll bein in 5-10, hopefully owning a large house and have my own lift in the garage , but until then...

 

[5spd GT]

This should be moved to 5.0 Talk.

I have not had any problems with my Craftsmen version.

 

[85ragtop]

Moving this to talk.

 

[jrichker]

Check out harbor Frieght tools for jackstands. Get the tall SUV type stands since it takes 24" of room to get a trans out if you use a trans jack. See http://www.harborfreight.com/ or

 

[795.0pacecar]

I wouldn't cheap out on something that keeps 3000+ pounds from falling on me.

 

[bentley429]

I wouldn't cheap out on something that keeps 3000+ pounds from falling on me.

I agree. I use a pretty nice craftsman jack and jack stands.

 

[LaserSVT]

I want to get a better one with a larger jack pad on it but I have been using the $20 Goodrench one from Wal-Mart with four of the 2 ton jack stands ($10 a pair) for 8 months now and for 4 months used them every day on my Fox. Since I have been using them on the Cobra and my Grandfathers Ram 1500 and my Aunts Grand Cherokee. Never had any issues and the stands are pretty nice. For $40 bucks it has been my most used tool and work fine, just not a very fast jack.

 

[5.0Droptop]

I bought my floor jack at Sams Club for 59.00 its a big one too. The brand name on it then was Michelin

I saw one just like it over there not long ago. Check it out.

 

[onefstsnake]

I have a Walmart low profile jack and an AutoZone 3ton jack. I like the fact that the AutoZone jack has a foot pedal to raise the jack quickly to the car.

Ive been using some 2 ton jack stands for years. dunno who makes them.

I also bought an adapter plate from AutoZone that allows you to convert a regular jack into a transmission jack. Best $50 Ive spent lol.

BTW pepboys jacks suck. Had one blow a seal while the car was being jacked up...

 

[Shakerhood]

I bought my floor jack at Sams Club for 59.00 its a big one too. The brand name on it then was Michelin

I saw one just like it over there not long ago. Check it out.

I have that Blue Michelin Jack also it is better than the Black and Yellow Craftsman POS I had from Sears!