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Old 05-27-2017, 08:31 PM
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Buying Floor Jack from Craigslist?

I'm looking for an older floor jack, min 3 ton capacity. Modern 3 ton floor vs older style 3 ton floor Jack. Funny thing is, the older ones are three times size and built much stronger with the same capacity.

In short, I don't trust newer floor Jacks ratings, the only floor Jack that seems built to it's actual capacity that I KNOW OF is Hein werner.
However, Hein werner 3 ton floor Jacks are north of $500.


I'm looking for an older used one because they're the best $ per $ and I can save money.
I plan on replacing motor mounts, engine shocks, and engine shock bushings.

I've narrowed it down to two choices.


https://lynchburg.craigslist.org/tls/6096188777.html
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/tls/6134484401.html

I DON'T trust something like this to lift my car, 3 tons? REALLY?
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/tls/6147890174.html

Are those good choices or am I better off buying new? Am I going overkill acquiring such massive Jacks?
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