Where to buy jack/lift?

**jick.cejoco** · February 10th, 2018 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by papi smith

Sir Jick, yung jack stand wala na dun sa reinforced jacking point, ok lang ba yun?

Also, everytime i have my oil or AT fluid changed they just jack it up on one side, now i relaize after your post, that this could be the reason why the top left side corner of my windshield is leaking. tsk.. tsk...

The safety stand points are the same as jack stand points.

Very good unsolicited testimony.

Not all mechanics are equal.

Technicians are Superior to mechanics.

You be the judge of their mistakes

**red_one** · February 10th, 2018 09:53 PM

Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for the safe jacking points. Example, this is from owner's manual of Honda Fit 2018.

The included jack with the vehicle is safe to use for replacing a flat tire. Manufacturers will not include a jack without the correct specification.

Stop jacking up the vehicle as soon as the tire is raised off the ground. It is dangerous to raise the vehicle any higher.

**red_one** · February 10th, 2018 10:55 PM

If rated with same capacity, a bottle jack and a floor jack will lift exactly the same weight. Example, a 2-ton bottle jack and a 2-ton floor jack can lift up to 2 tons weight.

The obvious difference is the body shape and mechanism.

A floor jack provides low profile when collapsed and has wheels, for easy manuevering underneath the vehicle. Because it is bigger, it is not portable and have to stay in your garage.

A bottle jack is smaller in size so portable and can be kept inside your vehicle.

**dr. d** · February 11th, 2018 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by red_one

If rated with same capacity, a bottle jack and a floor jack will lift exactly the same weight. Example, a 2-ton bottle jack and a 2-ton floor jack can lift up to 2 tons weight.

The obvious difference is the body shape and mechanism.

A floor jack provides low profile when collapsed and has wheels, for easy manuevering underneath the vehicle. Because it is bigger, it is not portable and have to stay in your garage.

A bottle jack is smaller in size so portable and can be kept inside your vehicle.

i agree.
the alligator jack is safer and easier to use. i have seen small ones now, that can fit inside cars' trunks.
the bottle jack is the usual jack supplied in most cars, as it is cheaper and occupies little space. it also needs some amount of common sense, lest the car fall off its stilt-like configuration.

**Archerfish** · February 11th, 2018 09:59 AM

Just to add a safety precaution, never get under your car while using your hydraulic jack. You must use a jack stand.

Unfortunately, I can't post pictures for jack stands.

**jick.cejoco** · February 11th, 2018 09:59 AM

**jick.cejoco** · February 11th, 2018 10:04 AM

Jacks Of All Trades Airbag Jack - Photo 4756247 - Off-Road Jack Overview

**dr. d** · February 11th, 2018 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by jick.cejoco

Jacks Of All Trades Airbag Jack - Photo 47562�47 - Off-Road Jack Overview

i have seen something like these locally, years ago.
the users all reported the same thing: madaling ma-butas!

**red_one** · February 11th, 2018 10:17 AM

Our vehicle came with scissor jack. I had used it just once to change a flat tire. It takes some time before you can lift it to the desired height. Hence, I purchased a bottle jack for faster and easier lifting.

**dr. d** · February 11th, 2018 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by red_one

Our vehicle came with scissor jack. I had used it just once to change a flat tire. It takes some time before you can lift it to the desired height. Hence, I purchased a bottle jack for faster and easier lifting.

these were the jacks of the yesteryears.
nice thing about these scissors jacks. they don't spring leaks, even after many years.
i have seen modernized, electric cigarette-lighter-motor-powered scissors jack, in the local market. expensive, but easier to use.