Spec me a Wheel Jack and a Torque wrench

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Please. Which ones are best and most durable?
Thanks.

[Ewazix]

I bought one of these SGS 2T low profile jobbies and whilst it's good for the money it started slowly dropping under load after several uses over 18 months which is a bit off-putting. I Probably should have spent a bit more (once)

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-e ... olley-jack

SGS page http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-e ... lley-jacks

[hopz121]

Arcane one from Costco

And torque wrench there is many options depending on budget if go beast you can afford.

Don't skimp on the jack though as it's false economy

[hopz121]

Arcan *

[Scooba_Steve]

I have a Clarke 1.5t Ali race jack from machine mart, not cheap but great bit of kit. Halfords middle range torque wrench, also not that cheap but solid.

[Marlon]

I'm after a new wheel Jack, my old scissor jack leans at 30 degrees when it raises
Was considering this one from Halfords:

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[adam1985]

I have this SGS 3ton low profile http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-e ... olley-jack
Had it for 2 1/2 years with regular use and no problems. It is large and heavy but i saw that as a positive when looking for a jack it feels very sturdy.
Also dont forget to get some axel stands if you haven't already

[adam1985]

I bought one of these SGS 2T low profile jobbies and whilst it's good for the money it started slowly dropping under load after several uses over 18 months which is a bit off-putting. I Probably should have spent a bit more (once)

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-e ... olley-jack

SGS page http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-e ... lley-jacks

Could be possible that the fluid needs topping up and bleeding? if air gets in then it will compress allowing the jack to lower. mine came with instructions on how to replace the fluid and bleed

[Ewazix]

I bought one of these SGS 2T low profile jobbies and whilst it's good for the money it started slowly dropping under load after several uses over 18 months which is a bit off-putting. I Probably should have spent a bit more (once)

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-e ... olley-jack

SGS page http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-e ... lley-jacks

Could be possible that the fluid needs topping up and bleeding? if air gets in then it will compress allowing the jack to lower. mine came with instructions on how to replace the fluid and bleed

Thank you, yes are right it has to be fluid/air or a leaky seal I suppose. I did check the fluid and it seemed OK but have just emailed SGS about it to see what they say. Thing is I've got a cheap Halfords one that must be 20 years old and have never given a problem despite being used and abused so it's odd that the SGS is giving out

[adam1985]

I bought one of these SGS 2T low profile jobbies and whilst it's good for the money it started slowly dropping under load after several uses over 18 months which is a bit off-putting. I Probably should have spent a bit more (once)

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-e ... olley-jack

SGS page http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-e ... lley-jacks

Could be possible that the fluid needs topping up and bleeding? if air gets in then it will compress allowing the jack to lower. mine came with instructions on how to replace the fluid and bleed

Thank you, yes are right it has to be fluid/air or a leaky seal I suppose. I did check the fluid and it seemed OK but have just emailed SGS about it to see what they say. Thing is I've got a cheap Halfords one that must be 20 years old and have never given a problem despite being used and abused so it's odd that the SGS is giving out

They dont make things like they used to!

[hopz121]

I would avoid SGS purely based on there customer service!

If you had a problem don't expect it to be fixed.... you have been warned.

[hopz121]

This is the Costco one for reference

http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/arcan-20 ... 0eu-900930

[k31ron]

Bought a Halfords one a while back for about £30 served me well with no issues

http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/ ... ow-profile

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Hey guys,
How does a generic trolley jack mate with the specific jacking point of the Zed? I hear there is a hardened rubber adapter?

[Ewazix]

I bought one of these SGS 2T low profile jobbies and whilst it's good for the money it started slowly dropping under load after several uses over 18 months which is a bit off-putting. I Probably should have spent a bit more (once)

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-e ... olley-jack

SGS page http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-e ... lley-jacks

Could be possible that the fluid needs topping up and bleeding? if air gets in then it will compress allowing the jack to lower. mine came with instructions on how to replace the fluid and bleed

Thank you, yes are right it has to be fluid/air or a leaky seal I suppose. I did check the fluid and it seemed OK but have just emailed SGS about it to see what they say. Thing is I've got a cheap Halfords one that must be 20 years old and have never given a problem despite being used and abused so it's odd that the SGS is giving out

Well, SGS emailed me straight back with a link to the process for purging, unfortunately it hasn't cured the problem

I see what else they will do .......