So My Jack Just Shat Itself..

[PSI Parts]

I just noticed a similar thread on the 300ZX forums with the idea of organising a group buy.

Although the jack which I consider the best (OME29023) cannot be bought locally, if there is enough interest we may be able to get them shipped.

Yes it does bring up the question about not meeting AS standards, keep in mind that Australia standards must support 3 times the rated limit, thus making it very hard to get approval.

[heavytrevy]

I just noticed a similar thread on the 300ZX forums with the idea of organising a group buy.

Although the jack which I consider the best (OME29023) cannot be bought locally, if there is enough interest we may be able to get them shipped.

Yes it does bring up the question about not meeting AS standards, keep in mind that Australia standards must support 3 times the rated limit, thus making it very hard to get approval.

See wot u can do im sure i could get a few off the 300zx forums to make up some numbers

[PSI Parts]

Not sure what you want me to do? I'm keen to either keep looking or go with the imported omega but it depends on numbers.

[buggor34]

im interested depending on price

[ZENNON]

ouch 41kg

agreed - i need something alloy as I'll be carting it to events

[Interloper]

Not sure what you want me to do? I'm keen to either keep looking or go with the imported omega but it depends on numbers.

maybe the omega or that AC low profile jack i put a link to is the go. The exchange rates are favorable at the moment to get one from the US.

I'll buy one that is low enough to reach under the front cross member....

[benm]

I finally bought myself a new jack on the weekend, way too many years using a K-Mart $10 special.

It cost me $260 (normally $299 but I bought $1300 worth of stuff) from GasWeld and is 16.1kg. It is not super low and doesnt have 1 of those little quck pump levers but it does fit everywhere I need it to and is a million times better than what I had before.

[ZENNON]

yeah something like that is what i need - good work

[ZENNON]

Just noticed there is a Trade Quip (TQ) racing jack in the united tools catalog for $229

comes with 6 LEDs too - lol

[PSI Parts]

Too high for my liking, nice weight though.

[belo]

Hey benm,

Is your jack the 1.2tonne jack?

Surely that wouldn't be enough to lift a GTR?

Cheers

[benm]

Yes it is 1200kg (since when do you lift an entire car from a jack, usually its front or back only then place stands under it immediately).

90mm lowered

450mm raised.

On my standard wheel/suspension r32 gtr it wont fit under the front lip because the base of the handle wont slide under but if I roll the car up onto a 25mm block of timber its totally fine.

As I said their is certainly better out there (maybe more than $299 though) however in the end it only cost me about $150 so im very happy.

[ZENNON]

since when do you lift an entire car from a jack

agreed

it only cost me about $150 so im very happy.

huh? thought you said it was like 260

[Interloper]

Yes it is 1200kg (since when do you lift an entire car from a jack, usually its front or back only then place stands under it immediately).

90mm lowered

450mm raised.

On my standard wheel/suspension r32 gtr it wont fit under the front lip because the base of the handle wont slide under but if I roll the car up onto a 25mm block of timber its totally fine.

As I said their is certainly better out there (maybe more than $299 though) however in the end it only cost me about $150 so im very happy.

$150! i'll take one too please!

[benm]

$150! i'll take one too please!

No worries, go and buy $1300 worth of stuff and haggle a 10% discount as I did, then claim it as a business expense (which it is for me) and the $300 shelf price suddenly drops to a more attractive price.

[Interloper]

No worries, go and buy $1300 worth of stuff and haggle a 10% discount as I did, then claim it as a business expense (which it is for me) and the $300 shelf price suddenly drops to a more attractive price.

if i was a tradie then i would and could. a crappy desk job prevents me from doing so............

any other ideas?

[benm]

Ummm give your mechanic a case of beer and get him to buy it on your behalf?

[Interloper]

Ummm give your mechanic a case of beer and get him to buy it on your behalf?

i just might have to give it a go...

[TokyoTaxi]

I finally bought myself a new jack on the weekend, way too many years using a K-Mart $10 special.

It cost me $260 (normally $299 but I bought $1300 worth of stuff) from GasWeld and is 16.1kg. It is not super low and doesnt have 1 of those little quck pump levers but it does fit everywhere I need it to and is a million times better than what I had before.

Its a good jack but just keep an eye on the castor wheel bearings ( and hold on to the receipt ). Have seen 2 bearing failures with this jack. Maybe ( hopefully ) this is a newer/better version than the ones I've seen.

[Paragon]

^^^ i just got one of these at Autobarn for $240 today on their20% off sale, rrp $299

Edited June 8, 2008 by Paragon