Costco Arcan 3.5 ton jack
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kythri
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Like others, I can't speak for any stores other than my local ones, but both Albany and Salem, Oregon had a pallet of them in the past two weeks...
Red89gt
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Chicagoland Costco still carrying them, was in store 2 days ago and they had a pallet.
allinon72
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Still carrying in Indianapolis
joe_padavano
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Costcos in Northern VA still have the Arcan Jacks. Price has come back down to $99 (was up to $124 for a while). I've had mine for over five years now (bought it when they were $79) and never had a problem with it - I use it to lift my crewcab dually all the time. One of the best Chinesium tools I've ever had.
kythri
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I would point out, if you're new to the thread, and haven't read it all the way through, most/all of the Costco locations are going to be carrying the 3.25 ton model.
Someone mentioned that Arcan had to de-rate it slightly, but that it's the same jack.
Someone mentioned that Arcan had to de-rate it slightly, but that it's the same jack.
zakmartin
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I bought one last year and the first thing I noticed after unpacking it was that the zerk fitting had snapped off. I recovered the ball and it felt like it was made of brittle plastic. I thought, "Great, serves me right. Cheap Chinese Costco ****." It was simple enough to replace the broken zerk with a quality one I had in my parts cabinet. I loaded it with some lithium grease and haven't had a problem with it since. The only other quality issue with mine was a big gouge in the paint just under the sticker. It was irritating, but not a deal breaker. I didn't want to pack it up, lift it back into my Z and return it to Costco, so I just painted it with some car touch-up paint, and it looks okay. Other than the cosmetic issue and the broken zerk, the thing is built like a tank. I bought a polyurethane pad for it off Amazon so it won't do any damage to the underside of my car; the rubber pad it comes with is just weak.
I was actually a bit surprised at how low profile it is. I can't get my other jack under the Z without rolling it up a small ramp first, but the Arcan fits, no problem. I'd rate it 3.5 out of 5, with points deducted for quality control, weight and skimpy pad. I'm going to drain it and replace the jack oil this summer before my next big project. Given how heavy the jack is, I'm not really looking forward to that.
Overall, it was a good deal. It's not the best jack I've ever used, but for the price, it's hard to beat. I wish I could afford a $500 USA jack, but that's just not happening. I have two USA jacks that are 20+ years old that both need to be rebuilt. I'm going to try to get around to that sometime this year.
I was actually a bit surprised at how low profile it is. I can't get my other jack under the Z without rolling it up a small ramp first, but the Arcan fits, no problem. I'd rate it 3.5 out of 5, with points deducted for quality control, weight and skimpy pad. I'm going to drain it and replace the jack oil this summer before my next big project. Given how heavy the jack is, I'm not really looking forward to that.
Overall, it was a good deal. It's not the best jack I've ever used, but for the price, it's hard to beat. I wish I could afford a $500 USA jack, but that's just not happening. I have two USA jacks that are 20+ years old that both need to be rebuilt. I'm going to try to get around to that sometime this year.
Red89gt
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Great jack, I bought a second one for bigger jobs in the garage and getting whole car in air to put on jack stands. They have been great for last few years for me.
Good luck and enjoy it!
Good luck and enjoy it!
allinon72
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Just a heads up...I was in Costco today and the Arcan jack had an asterisks on the price tag, which generally means the product is being discontinued and once the stock is gone that's it. If you are looking to pick this up, better hurry!
Provincial
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The local NAPA store has this jack for sale for $140.00. I don't know if they buy them at Costco for resale or get them from another source.
BD1
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I'm glad I bought two when they had them. Super value for the money.
stonesfan68
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The Houston Galleria store had several in stock as of last Sunday, when I picked mine up based on the reviews written in this thread.
augustus
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Does anyone know if Costco has a different part number for it? I can't find it on their website. I visited the Costco in Columbus, OH and they didn't have any in stock, but the worker knew what I was talking about at least. Has anyone had any luck in Columbus? The problem with ordering from Northern is that the shipping costs $65 and I would rather have the red one.
Also, thanks everyone for a very useful thread.
Also, thanks everyone for a very useful thread.
I noticed our local Costco here in Phoenix no longer carries the Arcan jack; I've been wanting to buy a second one.
they discontinued them and i am guessing are going to start stocking the Nos Aluminum jack they have online.
WilltheEngineer
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Does this jack need to be drained & refilled with oil like other jacks, to remove metal shavings?
Apologies if it was coved in this or another post and I missed it.
Picked one up at Northern today, out the door for $127' ($139-$20 coupon).
Apologies if it was coved in this or another post and I missed it.
Picked one up at Northern today, out the door for $127' ($139-$20 coupon).
Red89gt
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I have had 2 of the arcan jacks for about 3-4 years now.
Never drained and still work and look like new.
Never drained and still work and look like new.
WilltheEngineer
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Red89gt, thanks for the post. Just wanted to check with someone that had experience with it.
I know some people have found metal shavings in their oil, in some of the Chinese/Taw. made jacks.
The Arcan is overkill for my needs, but it will give me good margin on my F150 SCrew, and lift height.
I know some people have found metal shavings in their oil, in some of the Chinese/Taw. made jacks.
The Arcan is overkill for my needs, but it will give me good margin on my F150 SCrew, and lift height.
dbonne
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I picked up a 4 of these jacks for free that costco took in for return. 3 of them had a dented cap on the fast lift piston, straightened them out, work perfectly. One was missing the valve linkage. Seem to be solid jacks for the price
Both are ARCAN:
Bought the AJ-35 (red/black) one around 2001 at Costco.
Bought the XL-35 (black) one last week at Northern Tool. So far it works great. I have seen complaints in Northern Tool's reviews that the rear casters are plastic, not true with mine. Other than that, it received high review marks.
The red one would not easily fit under my Mustang GT very well, so thats why i purchased the new low profile version (XL-35). I believe the XL-35 & the XL-35R are the same unit except for color, stickers, and saddle designs. There is also an LL-35 (blue) that Costco sold a couple years ago. All are made in China.
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jack bacon
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Are these Arcan floor jacks still available at Costco? They have them at Northern Tool for $139.
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If your interest in this jack is for the low clearance you should really check out the HF version. I have one and so far it has been good. It is VERY low and has a good reach. It goes under my car with about 4" clearance no problem. The extra length is also very handy.
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i also have the black XL-35 for 3 or 4 years and its been perfect. didnt drain anything nor are my casters plastic, want to get anther but not in the funds right now.
also have a friend with one and no problems either.
also have a friend with one and no problems either.
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I have an old 2.5 ton jack from Husky very dependable held up a Ford Van e150 for 24 hours no problems
allinon72
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They have been replaced with a different model that is lightweight aluminum. The capacity and clearance is not as good, but it looks more impressive on the shelf.
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With the Arcan jack no longer being stocked at Costco, what is a similar priced alternative?
The Harbor freight 3 ton with rapid pump?
The Harbor freight 3 ton with rapid pump?
Costco cycles their products often, it will be back. I think the 3.25 ton Arcan is at my Costco currently. The HF jack is nowhere near the quality of the Arcan.
BeastonAkron
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Called all the local Costcos with high hopes, only to find they are currently only carrying the arcan aluminum version. Perhaps I will wait a little longer and see if they eventually decide to carry the xl35 soon.
These bolts are often lost so I took a few minutes to look at my jack. The bolt size is M12 1.75 x 19.25mm. However, it is not a standard bolt. More of a shouldered set screw that must fit into the groove on the handle. (image below)
If it were me I'd cut a standard bolt to length, then form the smaller diameter shoulder on the bench grinder. Doesn't have to be pretty. Most important is total length. The bolt head needs to tighten against the jack housing but still be short enough to allow the handle to spin.
Hope this helps.
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Here is a link to the product page & owner's manual.
http://www.powerstationusa.com/brands/Arcan/product.php?mod=XL35R
If it were me I'd cut a standard bolt to length, then form the smaller diameter shoulder on the bench grinder. Doesn't have to be pretty. Most important is total length. The bolt head needs to tighten against the jack housing but still be short enough to allow the handle to spin.
Hope this helps.
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Here is a link to the product page & owner's manual.
http://www.powerstationusa.com/brands/Arcan/product.php?mod=XL35R
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