Anyone have experience with Zinko floor jacks?

[kirecoma]

Searched but haven't seen any reviews or discussion about Zinko floor jacks. I've been looking for a while now at purchasing a quality floor jack for maintaining my own vehicles. Was fairly set on getting a Hein werner 2 ton, but have started to consider the Zinko 2ZSJ-20S-3 (2 ton) instead. I've always been impressed with the quality and engineering of Japanese products. I could get it for $330 shipped which I think would be slightly cheaper then a Hein werner.
Also had considered the Compac 2 ton floor jack but haven't seen many reviews about it and it is slightly more expensive then a Hein Werner.

I've been watching craigslist for almost a year and I never see any quality floor jacks, if I do they are massive 10 ton jacks that greatly exceed my need and budget.

 

[Hiball]

I quickly reviewed the Zinco models and components and my opinion is to go with the HW93642.

1. Better Seal components.
2. Tons of support in and outside of OEM.
3. Smoother More Controllable Release.
4. Better design for optimal pumping while under a vehicle with a Angled pump.

Again just my opinion, It's your Money.

 

[W&K AUTOMOTIVE]

Just had my 3 ton Zinko ZSJ-30H delivered. Extremely happy with the purchase. Operation is very smooth. Chassis is of high quality steel grease zerks on crucial pivot points. Just my opinion, but the overall quality appears a bit better than the painted in America Shin-Fu, but honestly i havent used one so im kinda talking out of my ***. Obviously, the real determination will come a decade or more from now. Parts are readily available through the importer for the Zinko. Before purchasing mine, I bought some Norco jackstands from Richard at Otto Service (Hyjacks) in Burbank. He said i couldnt go wrong with Compac or Zinko. The Compac 90534 is a nice looking hi-lift. Another cool thing about the Zinko and Compac is that their tonnage rating is metric, meaning about 10% more capability. I'm sure the Hein Werner is pretty decent, but the whole assembled in USA thing just kinda annoys me, and I've read of a few people with gripes about the chassis, but then again the Internet is full of bozos! I really try to buy US made stuff, but in this case it would have been four figures to by a truly US made Jack. And let's face it, the Japanese build quality products, not manufactured by 9 year olds under God knows what conditions.

 

[Hiball]

Just had my 3 ton Zinko ZSJ-30H delivered. Extremely happy with the purchase. Operation is very smooth. Chassis is of high quality steel grease zerks on crucial pivot points. Just my opinion, but the overall quality appears a bit better than the painted in America Shin-Fu, but honestly i havent used one so im kinda talking out of my ***. Obviously, the real determination will come a decade or more from now. Parts are readily available through the importer for the Zinko. Before purchasing mine, I bought some Norco jackstands from Richard at Otto Service (Hyjacks) in Burbank. He said i couldnt go wrong with Compac or Zinko. The Compac 90534 is a nice looking hi-lift. Another cool thing about the Zinko and Compac is that their tonnage rating is metric, meaning about 10% more capability. I'm sure the Hein Werner is pretty decent, but the whole assembled in USA thing just kinda annoys me, and I've read of a few people with gripes about the chassis, but then again the Internet is full of bozos! I really try to buy US made stuff, but in this case it would have been four figures to by a truly US made Jack. And let's face it, the Japanese build quality products, not manufactured by 9 year olds under God knows what conditions.

Are you sure your happy? It almost seems like your still trying to justify your purchase.. Lol. Seriously though, I'm sure the Zinko will suit your needs just fine, in regards to the "manufactured by 9 year olds". The HW jacks are assembled in KC Mo, some of the frame parts come from overseas, which is where the "assembled status" comes into play. I haven't seen or read any negatives in regards to newer frames versus older frames. In reality Walker set the standard for other manufacturers to copy in regards frame rigidity with the folds and angled pumps. I also think the compaq is a solid looking jack, but in regards to hydraulic crispness, release control, the Walker are unmatched IMO. Keep us updated.. Maybe some pictures?

 

[??????]

Most jacks are now offshore and/or China. Most that say USA are only assembled in the USA. There may be 2 or 3 left that are made in the USA?? I am also looking at Zinko and the same 3 ton long frame jack listed by K above. HiBall's HW response was from 2016, but here in 2022, those Hein Werner jacks get pretty bad reviews at sites like Amazon. Most say they are not at all like the old Hein Werner jacks and they fail and leak and blow out seals. Reads just like the Chinese jacks. Zinko may not be the answer, but we are in a jack dilemma in the USA. I tried finding the Compaq jack line but the distributer is no longer and there is not stock. Will look again. I also see the AC Hydraulic jacks are back in stock at Pelican?? Not sure what to do. Willing to spend up to 800 to get a 15-20 year jack. For less money, I would get the better Harbor Freight or the better Home Depot Husky before I would buy the Hein Werner. The positive with HW, you can get seals. More research coming up. I like the AC DK13HLQ, just not sure if it will lift from the center on my Camry's, but more importantly, my heavier 2003 Toyota Sienna. Do not bother recommending Craigslist and the like, none there and mostly JUNK. I looked at a few rebuild sites and reviews said they are fishy. So, unless someone can point me to a reliable old jack rebuild site,???

 

[NUTTSGT]

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