Alternatives to AC Hydraulic jacks?

2_lude · Mar 25, 2009

I've been using my Torin Walmart jack for about 3 years now. I've had zero issues with it so far, *knocks on wood*. The only problem is that at the maximum height I can't jack up the rear of my car. So i'm on the hunt to look for something else.

The AC Hydraulic jacks fit all the requirements that I'm looking for, except for price. But that point is moot since no one sells these jacks anymore. These are the requirements i'm looking for.

1. Lowered height less than 4 in
2. Raised height more than 17 in
3. Weight less than 65 lbs. (need to get this off the floor when done)
4. Cost $300ish max

So far found these three:

Ranger's Model RFJ-3000AL Aluminum Racing Jack

American Forge & Foundry 200SS

Info here:http://www.asedeals.com/aluminum_jack.html

And the HF Aluminum Jack seems to pop up.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40105

Anyone one have any other suggestions or any opinions on the ones listed?
I'd prefer American made, but I think all of the ones listed are made in China.

Monte · Mar 25, 2009

I f you`re looking for something similar than the danish AC jacks you might like these companies:

Mega
Nike
OMCN
Weber
Compac

chavist93 · Mar 25, 2009

While I love my AC Hydraulics jack, I also use my dads jack a lot. He has had one like in the link below for 20+ years and only recently needed a rebuild. If I didnt have my ac this is probably what I'd buy.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200325577_200325577

rhandwor · Mar 25, 2009

I don't know how good they are but Pep Boys sells a 3 1/2 ton for $99.95 It is foreign made. It depends on the price you want to pay.

KNS Autosport · Mar 25, 2009

I Use a Omega 29023. it does the job and so far it works well
http://www.shinnfuamerica.com/Produ...Omega Lift Equipment/Magic Lift Service Jacks

2_lude · Mar 26, 2009

Monte wow you guys have some great equipment in the EU. Unfortunately I can't find anyone here in the US that distributes those jacks. Those would have been perfect.

Yeah i've looked at the Hein-Werner and Omega jacks both good reliable jacks, but weigh over 100 lbs. I need to jacks to be semi portable.

There seems to be limited selection for a low profile light weight jack.

Monte · Mar 26, 2009

@2 lude: The swedish NIKE jacks are available in the USA here: click

couldn`t find the others, but i bet they have someone in the US. just email them

CodyY · Jun 10, 2012

found this thread looking for the same "High jack" as others

Did some digging and found this guy
http://www.shinnfuamerica.com/Produ...Omega Lift Equipment/Magic Lift Service Jacks

http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=OME25023

Omega Jack 25023Features:
Innovative design of Magic Lift offers a quicker lift for professional performance
Heavy gauge construction with rugged universal joint release valve
U.S. patented built-in by-pass device protects hydraulic system from over pumping damage
Metered release system allows for precise load control
After the first pump reached the lifting point, the jack continues with extraordinary lifting speed to raise the load to the desired height

Advertised for under $400 on the web, YMMV.

RKA · Jun 10, 2012

Did you do a search on the arcan jack? (@ costco) I believe it meets your requirements, but not 100% sure. Price should be around $110. BTW, isn't pelicanparts selling AC Hydraulics (so it's not exactly moot anymore)?

marcusicp · Jun 10, 2012

Arcan at Costco is just at 100lbs or slightly over. Although I will say it has been a great jack for me since I have had it.

At work we have a small 1.5ton Harbor Freight aluminum jack that is very light and has held up great. The owner bought it for us to quickly set lowered cars on the the two post lift but it gets used a lot for other things. One guy had a Silverado 2500 4x4 front end off the ground with it till I warned him that it isn't rated for that. With that said, I would assume the 3 ton would be as good or better.

joecon · Jun 10, 2012

OTC sells the AC line of jacks I think the part # is 5200 or 5500.

brockstar · Jun 10, 2012

Pelican Parts sells AC Hydraulic jacks:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/TOOL/POR_TOOL_ACHyd1-detail.htm

Monte · Jun 11, 2012

the only alternative to danish made AC jacks are danish made Compac jacks

www.compac.dk

CodyY · Jun 11, 2012

Monte said:
the only alternative to danish made AC jacks are danish made Compac jacks
www.compac.dk

Indeed.

However for nearly $200 difference, the OMEGA appears to be a good option.

CodyY · Jun 11, 2012

marcusicp said:
Arcan at Costco is just at 100lbs or slightly over. Although I will say it has been a great jack for me since I have had it.

At work we have a small 1.5ton Harbor Freight aluminum jack that is very light and has held up great. The owner bought it for us to quickly set lowered cars on the the two post lift but it gets used a lot for other things. One guy had a Silverado 2500 4x4 front end off the ground with it till I warned him that it isn't rated for that. With that said, I would assume the 3 ton would be as good or better.

HF (Pittsburgh) aluminum jacks don't stand up to being tossed in and out of the trailer for very long in racing applications. And they require a lot of pumps.

The Arcan Jack is great, i have the black one from Northern, but this thread is a reference for TALL jacks, not good value.

I've been looking for something that goes 26"+ for under $500, and this particular thread is a decent reference

RKA · Jun 11, 2012

Well, in fairness the OP requested 17+" which isn't tall. Quite a number of the jacks mentioned will go that high, including my alum HF, my AC Hyd and the Arcan I was looking at on clearance in Costco (still kicking myself for not scooping it up for $60).

CodyY · Jun 11, 2012

RKA said:
Well, in fairness the OP requested 17+" which isn't tall. Quite a number of the jacks mentioned will go that high, including my alum HF, my AC Hyd and the Arcan I was looking at on clearance in Costco (still kicking myself for not scooping it up for $60).

Well, i kinda screwed up and bumped the wrong link in another thread. Doh!

And this thread is from 09.
And I'm special (ed)

amolaver · Jun 11, 2012

for high lift jack, i ended up with the ranger RFJ-2TX. 3.5 - 31.5" lift height. got it from garage equipment supply (i think). works great to get the race car up on my setup boxes, and even use it to lift one corner of my 1-ton truck at a time..

http://www.bendpak.com/shop-equipment/floor-jacks/

ahm

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