I am looking to get a jack for my car to do my own tire rotations. I already own Jack stands, but the Jack that is with the car isn't very good. I would like to get a Jack that is easier to use. I see hydraulic jacks are a lot cheaper than floor jacks. I was wondering what the pro's and con's are for each jack and if the floor jack is worth the additional money. Thanks.
2007-10-26 00:18:57 · 6 answers · asked by highlighterinabottle 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Hydraulic jack is the kind of jack using a fluid to hydraulicaaly lift. Some are in the shape of a bottle (cheeper) that you would have to put under the axle to lift your car. The floor jack you can slide under from the side or back, making it a lot safer. There are several brands some of both are cheep for light duty use as yours.
2007-10-26 01:30:55 · answer #1 · answered by willywonker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A common hydraulic jack sits on a 4" x 6" square of steel. A hydraulic floor jack has three or four wide spread locations which distribute load much better and is much more stable. If you go to the following website there are a couple of very good aluminum lightweight floor jacks. I purchased the 910-82356 - 3,000 lb. three pump jack and found it to be rugged and very stable. The cost was$129.00 plus shipping. Any day now this site offers free shipping before the holidays. Our jack has been used in the garage and at the race track for a solid year with absolutely no problems. It'll lift to 17 1/2 in." and slide underanything 3 1/2" in. The side plates are thick cast aluminum so the frame will not twist as do the cheaper US General jacks do. Sears now has an all aluminum jack but I'm not sure of thhe price.
2007-10-26 01:31:16 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 12:10:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The floor jack is much more stable so there is less chance of it tipping over at the wrong time. As you jack your car, it is going to move a little bit, tipsy bottle jacks are not good in this situation.
2007-10-26 00:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pro's - Floor Jack
floor jack is more stable. safer
easier to operate
will roll on flat surface
Con's - floor jack
heavier, harder to pick up if needed
takes up more room if you want to throw it in the trunk.
I always suggest using the jack stands and floor jack when changing tires because the jack stands I have seen aren't the most stable either.
2007-10-26 00:38:15 · answer #5 · answered by B M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#4 ton "Big Red" bottle jack sold online only at Home Depot for $11.98 plus tax, this is as of Aug 17th, 2014. Free shipping if shipped direct to Home Depot. If shipped to another address free shipping with $45 dollar minimum order. LOVE JESUS!!
2014-08-17 07:08:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋