What are the best brands? I don't mind paying more for quality.

Why pay more? They are probably all from China nowadays. Costco has a decent one for IIRC $50-$60.

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1991 300CE
1990 LS400
2000 C280

This one is frequently used in Open Discussion

I recently bought a cheap one from Harbor Freight. Was about $60.00 or so.

Don't buy it.

It requires about 50 movements of the handle to get a full lift. Very cheaply made.

The jack in Costco seems to be far better for about the same cost.

If you're really in the mood to spend money, go to www.griotsgarage.com. They have a few, very high quality, far from cheap.

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08 MDX Tech
93 525i

05 F650GS

Knock yourself out at Otto Service.

Some might find it interesting to check some of the links there such as "Which floor jack is best for me?" and "Floor jacks background".

I have no way of evaluating the quality of the information presented, but the guy's not shy about expressing his candid opinions. I can't help but smile, either, to read something like this:

I haven't done business with them, but I'd consider it if my cheap Chinese jack from Sears ever gives up the ghost.

i bought a snap-on (made by walker jack co.) about 16 years ago for $250. snap on driver used to stop at my house and the jacks were on sale. napa used to carry the same jack, different color and they go on sale for under $200 at times. in 16 years of hard use (working in sand, dirt etc) i have never had to replace or even fix it. my friends have spent three times that amount buying numerous china-made, so-called "cheap" jacks that really don't work that well to begin with. get a good quality one and go under your car feeling good!

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Centrally located in North East Central Pa.

http://www.toolsusa.com/jacks/index.htm?trackcode=google&cat=Jacks

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James 4:8

"...let us put aside the blindness of mind of those who can conceive of nothing higher than what is known through the senses"
-Saint Gregory Palamas, ---Discourse on the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ


Centrally located in North East Central Pa.

AC is the one you want. I've had mine for about 3 years. Very high quality, low insertion height, nice lift. They make a few different s. Get the rubber pad also.

http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/tools/AC-Hydraulic1.htm

Rgds,
Chris W.

If you're looking for AC, you might also try Automotive Service Equipment. Prices seem pretty competitive with those at DriveWerks.

Snap On, need I say more?

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1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

My name's not Jack, but I'm willing to overlook that insult as an honest mistake.

Floor for your car garage?

Ask the snap-on man, etc, about a rebuilt jack.

Once in a while this one goes on the "free shipping" sale. My friend has one and it's nice for hauling around the driveway if you have more than one car to tinker on. They're much lighter than the old steel jacks, like mine.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=91039

I need to buy one of these...

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1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)

OOOOOOOOOO chrome.....but with free Nascar stickers for the fridge...mmm a gatta buy...

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1983 300D W123
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