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Trolley Jack

Post by NachaLuva » Fri Jan 10, 2014 6:49 pm

I'm trying to find a trolley jack at a reasonable price (~$150). A decent one, not one of those dicky little ones lol. I got mine from Repco but it doesnt lower smoothly. No matter how careful I am it "drops" the car, not good when trying to gently lower onto stands. The other factor is it must have a reasonable lift, at least 400mm.
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Post by tambox » Fri Jan 10, 2014 7:19 pm

If its from Repco, you will have a warrantee, ask them first, might end up with a new one for free.
Or you can pull it to bits and polish the release valve and seat.
L serious, still.

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Post by NachaLuva » Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:20 pm

tambox wrote:If its from Repco, you will have a warrantee, ask them first, might end up with a new one for free.
Or you can pull it to bits and polish the release valve and seat.
I've already swapped it once. Called them yest & they agreed to a refund. Apart from it "dropping", ie not lowering smoothly, its fine.

Had a look at the parts drawing, there's a screw release valve & an o-ring, so I'm not sure if I'm capable of improving that.

If I can find a reasonable jack, I'm happy to just return it.

I also dropped in at Autobarn today, there "Orcon" brand was the same, wouldnt lower smoothly no matter how slowly I turned the handle :(
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Post by yarney » Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:12 am

Try Trade Tools i got one from there it has a fast lift till it gets pressure
It dose the job even with lifted cars
Here is one similar https://www.tradetools.com/products/GJ2T

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Post by NachaLuva » Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:14 pm

That looks great! Does anyone get that price?

EDIT: just called em, yep they give trade price to everyone :)
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Post by RSR 555 » Tue Feb 11, 2014 2:19 pm

Did you buy one? and if so, how did it go??
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Post by NachaLuva » Wed Feb 19, 2014 7:22 pm

They are all out & have a container load due mid March. hopefully they can find one for me before then....
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Post by NachaLuva » Fri May 09, 2014 9:45 pm

Finally...the container made it in. Picked it up today. Wasnt till I got home & looked up their website found they had a deal, 2T trolley jack plus quick release stands for the same price! Might have to give them a call...

https://www.tradetools.com/products/GJ2TKIT

Unlike the crap Repco one, this has a very smooth action & lowers the car gently & slowly :mrgreen:
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Post by RSR 555 » Sun May 11, 2014 10:46 am

Looks good Matt. I hope you get your stands :)
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Post by vincentvega » Tue May 13, 2014 4:37 pm

I have had the same jack for about 8 years. still good as new
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Post by NachaLuva » Tue May 13, 2014 8:57 pm

vincentvega, thats good to hear :D

RSR, yep got em ;)
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