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Sarumatix

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Hey Guys,

Thought I'd throw a couple more into the mix:

1) Kincrome Aluminium Racing Jack - Low Profile for $384.00 (80mm height)

http://www.transquip.com.au/product.aspx?I...&PARENT=605

2) 3 Tonne Aluminium Racing Jack - 93mm height @ $535.00

http://www.apachetools.com.au/index.php?productID=128

Jacks above available locally in OZ.

Cheers,

Ben

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your local snap-on man will have one. they are nothing like the ones pictured. they are very low and have a very low snout which is at minimum height.

they are the way to go for sure. and they are not a new model, i've been using one for nearly 10 years. at least 7 years +.

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My home workshop jack is a western tools number . It isnt low by any standard. about 150 mil high but it does lift to a full 80cm height. It rox the schizz for getting the line up off the ground with more than enough room to skate around under the car without feeling clausto. Rated to 1800 kilo too.

Another point to remember if you do purchase one of these higher lift style jacks is that you will also need bigger stronger jack stands to take advantage of them. Like most on here i wont get under a car supported by a jack only so its pointless having a mega lift jack and short jack stands.

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My home workshop jack is a western tools number . It isnt low by any standard. about 150 mil high but it does lift to a full 80cm height. It rox the schizz for getting the line up off the ground with more than enough room to skate around under the car without feeling clausto. Rated to 1800 kilo too.

Another point to remember if you do purchase one of these higher lift style jacks is that you will also need bigger stronger jack stands to take advantage of them. Like most on here i wont get under a car supported by a jack only so its pointless having a mega lift jack and short jack stands.

true enough

i have 3 tonne jack stands, but they are so big my current jacks dont raise the car high enough to use them lol

im getting one with the krudd money :/

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true enough

i have 3 tonne jack stands, but they are so big my current jacks dont raise the car high enough to use them lol

im getting one with the krudd money :)

I've got the same problem... massive jack stands and a dodgy low lift jack :)

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Shop is in Smithfield. It is good, however the pin that holds the top handle in place fell to pieces and I haven't had time to replace it.

The foot pump seems to be good, however I really need to go over it and make sure everything is tight.

I'm going to use this jack at the track (even though it weighs 50kg) because the reach and height allows me to easily change tyres without having to drive onto blocks to get jack access.

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