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Topic: Quality floor jack
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Daniel Jones
Gearhead Posts: 360
From: St. Louis, MO
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 04-05-2002 05:43 PM
   
I'm in the market for a quality low profile but high lift floor jack. Any leads? I need something that will fit under lowered cars and lift them high enough that you can actually work underneath them. Something that won't bleed down is good too. A casual search of the web revealed this:http://www.geocities.com/genidude/hydraulicjacks2.html The DK13HLQ model looks interesting at $379. Made in Denmark. Thanks,
Dan Jones
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 25777
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-07-2002 07:57 PM
Don't ask me, I'm still using the same $20 used jack I got 25 years ago.  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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Daniel Jones
Gearhead Posts: 360
From: St. Louis, MO
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 04-08-2002 06:56 PM
I've decided to go with the DK13HLQ jack. It looks like a quality piece. Unfortunately they don't have any in stock but are expecting a shipment from Denmark by the end of the month. The 3.1" saddle height and 29.2 lift height should be just what the doctor ordered.Dan Jones
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 04-08-2002 07:48 PM
That is quite a range.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
MCA Member # 47773
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Daniel Jones
Gearhead Posts: 360
From: St. Louis, MO
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 05-30-2002 04:50 PM
The DH13HLQ jack finally came in from Denmark. It is very nice. Only 3.1 inches tall at the saddle and the height stays low for the first 16 inches then tapers up. Should fit under all my cars. I'm going to need a set of taller jack stands though, since this jack will lift to nearly 30 inches. No more being cramped under the car!Dan Jones
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-03-2002 06:20 PM
I'll be shopping for a jack soon. Mine just committed hari kari.  ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 ~ '72 Mustang Sprint ~ '94 F-150
MCA Member # 47773 "Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd."
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Daniel Jones
Gearhead Posts: 360
From: St. Louis, MO
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 06-04-2002 06:13 PM
The one I got is pricey but it sure is nice. All my cars are lowered and are real pains to get in the air. The new lack is such a pleasure to use. It just slides right under the car with the low saddle and lifts the car so high I need taller jackstands.Dan Jones
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 06-04-2002 06:54 PM
How many pumps?------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 ~ '72 Mustang Sprint ~ '94 F-150
MCA Member # 47773 "Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd."
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Daniel Jones
Gearhead Posts: 360
From: St. Louis, MO
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 06-05-2002 01:34 PM
Do you mean how many pumps does it take to get to maximum extension? I'll have to count but it lifts the car higher on each stroke than other jacks I have used. The foot pedal is nice, too. You use it to lift the jack until contact is made, then use the handle for mechanical leverage. Also, the handle has a foot wide grip that helps to modulate the descent rate when you're lowering the car.Dan Jones
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
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posted 06-05-2002 07:24 PM
Yes. My friend was telling me about 'Nascar' style jacks that only use 3 pumps for full extension. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 ~ '72 Mustang Sprint ~ '94 F-150
MCA Member # 47773 "Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd."
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Daniel Jones
Gearhead Posts: 360
From: St. Louis, MO
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 06-06-2002 09:59 AM
Those jacks don't have the range of the the one I have. The fewer the pumps, the greater the force to move the handle (less leverage). Dan Jones
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