s2k_9000rpm

i'm looking to buy a jack for some light duty. i realize that i need to use the scissor jack on the side first, or make some ramps to access the front.

what i wanted to know is, which of the two craftsman sets i should go with

3 ton set

2 1/4 ton set

thanks for looking

daktruckie99

I can vouch for the 2 1/4 set

Antonov

I have a 3ton, if I could do it again I would get this http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/shopcart..._ACHyd1_pg2.htm

s2k_9000rpm

i've seen that jack before and it still makes me


i don't need anything that hardcore. i've heard that i should just get the 3ton so i wouldn't be putting as much stress on the jack, as i would with the 2 1/4. anyone else think there's truth to that?

daktruckie99

Sure there's truth to it. But when you're jacking the car it's not even close to its weight capacity. Especially with the S.

I own 2 small cars, so why waste the money on the 3 ton. If you owned a 1 ton truck maybe, but this little guy does the job quite well without emptying your wallet.

s2k_9000rpm

well it looks like i'm making a trip to sears this afternoon

iam7head

[QUOTE=daktruckie99,Feb 7 2008, 02:13 PM] Sure there's truth to it.

skibum

Don't buy the Craftsman aluminum race jack which they sell for $140 ish. I bought one 18 months ago and it leaks like crazy and they won't warranty it. After I had the problems, I found out that a ton of people have had the same issues with the same model.

nearwater4me

Wow, I almost bought that one when they were on sale last year.
Glad i didn't.
How bad is it?

Dan

hisownhero

Omega low profile jack

I strongly recommend this one.

I, as well as a few others on here, have this one and it's a beast. Reaches all jack points no problem on the S2000.

Youtube video