arcan alloy ones, got one at xmas, and know several friends (inc car workshop owners who use them daily for several years) had no issues, wish id bought them around 2 years ago as they were around £85-90then, now around £110.
arcan alloy ones, got one at xmas, and know several friends (inc car workshop owners who use them daily for several years) had no issues, wish id bought them around 2 years ago as they were around £85-90then, now around £110.
lol Gazoob, more like
I had the 2 ton one everyone seems to have, however there seem to be 2, aluminium and aluminium/steel. I exchanged it for that big ass heavy ass 3 tonner, great jack for home use
However, just the thought of hauling that thing to drift days seems less appealing than dieing to be honest
That's quite narrow minded.
It did come across a bit like that but...
1. I can't find a significantly cheaper light weight low entry jack, Cook Tools jack inc's VAT and delivery.
2. I think people who regularly attend drift days can appreciate a decent light jack, 12.5kg
One of the piston stopped returning in my 1st Arcan making it a 2 man job to jack the car, one to jack, the other to pop the piston up with a screw driver
They are such popular jacks that a minor failure here or there doesn't necessarily mean it's worse than others.
For whoever hasn't seen them already, here is the one I'l probably buy if no one suggest a decent alternative:
http://www.driftworks.com/forum/cook...group-buy.html
Last edited by immy21; 03-07-2013 at 15:53.
I have a lift master low jack for mine and it's the best jack i have ever had.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liftmaster-M...s=trolley+jack
Love the 360degree rotational jacking point as it makes life so much easier on times.
The built in light is more a gimmick though BUT has come in handy on times.
I had a bling type low jack before and it was rubbish compared to the one i now have.
Save yourself some money
I'm not a huge fan of the alloy jacks The cars seems more wobbly on the alloy one tho that might be just the one i have. I mainly use a 3 tonne steel clarke jack.
Also l.e.d lights are a great feature on jacks.
The alloy one from Costco is the one I have and is very good would fully recommend it .
I would be a bit dubious about a alloy jack considering i have managed to bend two steel 3tonne jacks.
i rock this badboy http://www.amazon.co.uk/2500LE-Troll.../dp/B001SFXDM8
weighs about 40kg though so not one for chucking in the boot for a skid day specially with no handle but 85mm entry is good for working from home
That Clarke jack is the most rubbish I've ever used, it lasted several lifts until an oil seal gave out and spewed oil.
Arcan FTW.
Another Arcan Alloy owner Far better than the Halfords and RAC 3 ton jacks i had before. I even use it on the Landrover
They have shot up in price though, Was about £80 when i got mine last year but last time I look they were about £110
Maybe they should start making trolley jacks out of chocolate? Would be nice and light and when your car drops on you you'll have something nice to eat while you're waiting to be rescued or taking your last breath