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Automotive floor jacks - bottle or floor jack Walter Cohen 01-26-2008
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Posted by Walter Cohen on January 26, 2008, 5:56 pm
I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a
flat in my garage or driveway. The crappy standard equipment jacks that
come in a car I just don't trust.

What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up the
corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor jack? I
want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack while I'm
working on the car. I know I need to also get some jack stands for safety.

Thanks.
Walter


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Posted by dahpater on January 26, 2008, 6:10 pm
> I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a
> flat in my garage or driveway. =A0The crappy standard equipment jacks that=

> come in a car I just don't trust.
>
> What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up the
> corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor jack? =A0I=

> want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack while I'm
> working on the car. =A0I know I need to also get some jack stands for safe=
ty.
>
> Thanks.
> Walter

Floor jack.

Posted by jJim McLaughlin on January 26, 2008, 6:11 pm
Walter Cohen wrote:
> I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a
> flat in my garage or driveway. The crappy standard equipment jacks that
> come in a car I just don't trust.
>
> What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up the
> corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor jack? I
> want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack while I'm
> working on the car. I know I need to also get some jack stands for safety.
>
> Thanks.
> Walter

You need three wheel chocks what ever jack you feel most comfortable using.

For me, a floor jack with at least a 16" lift was best.

A lot depends upon what vehicle you are lifting.

For my uses, a bottle jack just doesn't have enough lift.

There is no "one size fits all" answer.

Posted by Oren on January 26, 2008, 6:20 pm
On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:56:57 -0500, "Walter Cohen"

>I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a
>flat in my garage or driveway. The crappy standard equipment jacks that
>come in a car I just don't trust.
>
>What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up the
>corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor jack? I
>want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack while I'm
>working on the car. I know I need to also get some jack stands for safety.
>
>Thanks.
>Walter

Floor jack! DO not crawl under this vehicle!! A bottle jack tends to
slip; causing the vehicle to fall...even with a floor jack.

Perform this work on a flat surface and block the tires on the ground.


Oren
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Posted by Twayne on January 26, 2008, 6:40 pm
> I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to
> change a flat in my garage or driveway. The crappy standard
> equipment jacks that come in a car I just don't trust.
>
> What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up
> the corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor
> jack? I want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack
> while I'm working on the car. I know I need to also get some jack
> stands for safety.
> Thanks.
> Walter

Floor jack. Bottle jacks have small lift points, harder to position,
shorter lift, and no give should the car move a quarter inch or so
during the lift, all of which a floor jack makes a lot more forgiving.
Besides, there being types made for the job.

Always block the other wheels, AT LEAST the wheel kitty-corner to the
wheel you're lifting. If lifting a front wheel set the emergency brake.
Always have car in Park for changing tires, never neutral.
Jack stands not usually necessary for changing a tire but a good idea
because "stuff" does happen. Only lift as far as necessary, never more.

Never hi jack,

Twayne


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