Bought an aluminum anodized silver and blue race style lo-pro jack from PEPBOYS that is light, pumps easily for fast 3-4 pump lift off, and is very light. I think I paid 80 bucks and they had the same jack in a combo box including matching style stands for 20-30 bucks more.
Is that the aluminum Craftsman jack? If so, take it back to Sears before you use it (unless it's too late). I've owned one and they do not hold up well at all over time; many posts on the 'net about issues people have had with them.
NAPA makes a steel / aluminum one for about $260 that is very good and reliable. I replaced my Craftsman one with it. Takes more pumps to get it in to lifting position, but at least it works in my second year of ownership.
If you want to go a more expensive route, check out Longacre or Brunnhoelzl.
Is that the aluminum Craftsman jack? If so, take it back to Sears before you use it (unless it's too late). I've owned one and they do not hold up well at all over time; many posts on the 'net about issues people have had with them.
NAPA makes a steel / aluminum one for about $260 that is very good and reliable. I replaced my Craftsman one with it. Takes more pumps to get it in to lifting position, but at least it works in my second year of ownership.
If you want to go a more expensive route, check out Longacre or Brunnhoelzl.
Hope this helps.
MDW
This is not a craftsman it is:
Torin Aluminum Jack with 3-Ton Jack Stands — 1 1/2-Ton, Model# T81109
$219.00 with the stands from Northern Tool and Equipment.
Bought an aluminum anodized silver and blue race style lo-pro jack from PEPBOYS that is light, pumps easily for fast 3-4 pump lift off, and is very light. I think I paid 80 bucks and they had the same jack in a combo box including matching style stands for 20-30 bucks more.
