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Low entry trolley jack - recomendations

jason

jason

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After a cheap low entry trolley jack for changing the wheels over at home.

Doesn't have to neccessarily be a lightweight aluminium one as can't see me taking it to track - never enough space for spare wheels anyway - but does have to be good price[;)]
 
Hi Jason

I bought a couple of these from ebay a few years ago and they are perfect for lifting the RS...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/US-PRO-ALUMINIUM-LOW-PROFILE-RALLY-MOTOR-RACING-JACK_W0QQitemZ200067403930QQihZ010QQcategoryZ30928QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I am sure Machine Mart or someone will do a Draper or Sealey one, but I'm a tart that likes shiney aluminium things [:D]
 
I got one of these a while ago when my other 'normal' cheapo jack was not low enough to fit under the side skirts of my celica (lower than standard):

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=020110270&r=2047&g=107

As for receommendation, it jacks stuff up[8D] Seriously the only possible gripe is that the saddle is a little small, but then that is fairly typical of these budget jacks.

I don't recall how much room there was to spare on the C4S when I jacked it up recently which infers there was plenty of room, but then it is standard C4S suspension i.e. MO33 height so not exceptionally low.

I'm not at home at the mo' but I can measure the height at various points along the jacks length over the weekend if you wish?
 
I think the Machine Mart one will be too high for an RS.

I bought a similar one to the Fleabay item from a company in Staines for £126.00 incl VAT -I'll see if they have anymore.

 
Jason,

The one that seems to have been mentioned many times in the past is the Arcan Professional Low Lift Jack. Costco sell it for around £69 (+ VAT I think) but it's rated at 3000kg with a low saddle height of 89mm. There's a review here http://bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=988376#post988376.

It's not exactly light but it's very secure!!

You'll need an account at Costco - or know someone who has. I have a feeling they also do an aluminium one too but I can't remember the details I'm afraid.

Regards

Dave
 
Ok who has a costco account in the midlands! Is it like makro where you can get a day pass or not - don't you paty an annual sub to them?

With the price of their Mobil 1 though it looks worth joining....
 

ORIGINAL: OllieW

Hi Jason

I bought a couple of these from ebay a few years ago and they are perfect for lifting the RS...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/US-PRO-ALUMINIUM-LOW-PROFILE-RALLY-MOTOR-RACING-JACK_W0QQitemZ200067403930QQihZ010QQcategoryZ30928QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I am sure Machine Mart or someone will do a Draper or Sealey one, but I'm a tart that likes shiney aluminium things [:D]
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I don't even need a jack, but this looks so good I will just have to buy one. I suffer from a mechanical and good design sickness[:D]
 
ORIGINAL: jason

Ok who has a costco account in the midlands! Is it like makro where you can get a day pass or not - don't you paty an annual sub to them?

With the price of their Mobil 1 though it looks worth joining....
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Jason,

Pick a location from the web site (http://www.costco.co.uk/) and open a company account for £20 + VAT per year. You can save a bundle on Mobil 1 - and the food prices aren't too bad either!!!

Regards

Dave
 
Halfords do a 2.5 Ton model which is low lift and fits under an RS. I think its about £30. Their 2 ton model does not fit.
 
Machinemart do a nice blue anodised ally racing style jack for about £80. It looks cool and fits under the RS. It also has a rubber pad on the end to protect your cars underside.
 
Thanks Steve, seen that, only worry was only 1.25t

Looks like its costco for me so I can pick up lots of cheap oil to....[:D]
 
Jason

I bought one on the assumption that, as the RS is quite light, 1.25 tonnes would be enough as I would never want to jack up the whole car in one go. It's worked so far but will let you know if it all goes horrorbly wrong when I bleed the brakes and clutch this weekend.
 
Bought the Costco low profile 2T Arcon pro trolley jack today for £80 - looks very very sturdy - tomorrow is lots of wheels off day!

Also got racing digital tyre gauge for £9, 50 100% cotton cloths for £12 and 20 large soft microfibre cloths for £8.

Result!
 
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