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Automotive floor jacks - bottle or floor jack
I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a
flat in my garage or driveway. The crappy standard equipment jacks that come in a car I just don't trust. What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up the corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor jack? I want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack while I'm working on the car. I know I need to also get some jack stands for safety. Thanks. Walter |
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Automotive floor jacks - bottle or floor jack
On Jan 26, 5:56*pm, "Walter Cohen" > wrote:
> I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a > flat in my garage or driveway. *The crappy standard equipment jacks that > come in a car I just don't trust. > > What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up the > corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor jack? *I > want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack while I'm > working on the car. *I know I need to also get some jack stands for safety. > > Thanks. > Walter Floor jack. |
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Automotive floor jacks - bottle or floor jack
Walter Cohen wrote:
> I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a > flat in my garage or driveway. The crappy standard equipment jacks that > come in a car I just don't trust. > > What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up the > corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor jack? I > want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack while I'm > working on the car. I know I need to also get some jack stands for safety. > > Thanks. > Walter You need three wheel chocks what ever jack you feel most comfortable using. For me, a floor jack with at least a 16" lift was best. A lot depends upon what vehicle you are lifting. For my uses, a bottle jack just doesn't have enough lift. There is no "one size fits all" answer. |
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Automotive floor jacks - bottle or floor jack
On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:56:57 -0500, "Walter Cohen"
> wrote: >I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a >flat in my garage or driveway. The crappy standard equipment jacks that >come in a car I just don't trust. > >What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up the >corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor jack? I >want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack while I'm >working on the car. I know I need to also get some jack stands for safety. > >Thanks. >Walter Floor jack! DO not crawl under this vehicle!! A bottle jack tends to slip; causing the vehicle to fall...even with a floor jack. Perform this work on a flat surface and block the tires on the ground. Oren -- |
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Automotive floor jacks - bottle or floor jack
> I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to
> change a flat in my garage or driveway. The crappy standard > equipment jacks that come in a car I just don't trust. > > What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up > the corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor > jack? I want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack > while I'm working on the car. I know I need to also get some jack > stands for safety. > Thanks. > Walter Floor jack. Bottle jacks have small lift points, harder to position, shorter lift, and no give should the car move a quarter inch or so during the lift, all of which a floor jack makes a lot more forgiving. Besides, there being types made for the job. Always block the other wheels, AT LEAST the wheel kitty-corner to the wheel you're lifting. If lifting a front wheel set the emergency brake. Always have car in Park for changing tires, never neutral. Jack stands not usually necessary for changing a tire but a good idea because "stuff" does happen. Only lift as far as necessary, never more. Never hi jack, Twayne -- Twayne Tired of MS Office and their shananigans? Try this free replacement: http://www.openoffice.org |
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Automotive floor jacks - bottle or floor jack
On Jan 26, 2:56*pm, "Walter Cohen" > wrote:
> I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a > flat in my garage or driveway. *The crappy standard equipment jacks that > come in a car I just don't trust. > > What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up the > corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor jack? *I > want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack while I'm > working on the car. *I know I need to also get some jack stands for safety. > > Thanks. > Walter Floor Jack. And if you are going to get under the vehicle ALWAYS use jack stands. |
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Automotive floor jacks - bottle or floor jack
if you are getting under the car make sure its sturdy. don't trust a
jack, maybe lower the weight onto a solid timber or something like that. |
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Automotive floor jacks - bottle or floor jack
"Walter Cohen" > wrote in message
... >I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a >flat in my garage or driveway. The crappy standard equipment jacks that >come in a car I just don't trust. What are you going to use when you get a flat elsewhere? The scissors jack works just fine. I've lifted up full-size vans on the "crappy standard equipment jack". |
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Automotive floor jacks - bottle or floor jack
"Walter Cohen" > wrote in message ... >I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a >flat in my garage or driveway. The crappy standard equipment jacks that >come in a car I just don't trust. > The jack that comes with the car is for changing tires. What's wrong with that? > What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up the > corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor jack? I > want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack while I'm > working on the car. I know I need to also get some jack stands for > safety. > > Thanks. > Walter You can get floor jack and jack stands combo. They are cheap. |
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Automotive floor jacks - bottle or floor jack
get a good floor jack
bottle jacks have their place but are less safe Walter Cohen wrote: > I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a > flat in my garage or driveway. The crappy standard equipment jacks that > come in a car I just don't trust. > > What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up the > corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor jack? I > want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack while I'm > working on the car. I know I need to also get some jack stands for safety. > > Thanks. > Walter |
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