Floor jack extenders

[eschoendorff]

I would love to hear from anyone who has used this:

-link down below, see other post-

I would love to get some more lift out of my HF special, lol!

 

[junkman104]

Linky no worky

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

Are you talking about 5507 - 2 Ton Cross Beam Jack Adapter?

 

[eschoendorff]

Linky no worky

Huh.... try this one:

http://www.autobodytoolmart.net/p-11539-champ-floor-jack-height-extenders.aspx

They are product # 7041 - 7045 at the autobodytoolmart.net.

That is the only place I've ever seen them...

 

[GearHead_1]

They seem like a good idea but I would be nervous using them. I think it would change the lateral leverage point of the pad and if something got even a little tipsy, the arms would bend and it would come down hard.

 

[TNToy]

I like what I did. Got tired of jacks that top out while all 4 wheels are still on the ground on my Toyota. See that jack in the background?

Long-Frame floor jack from Harbor Freight: $97. (Normally $160, was on sale for $116, used 20% coupon)

Gloss black Krylon: $5

Snap-On logo off of eBay: $3

Total? $105 for a $500-looking jack.

Compared to the usual 19-20" lift, it'll raise up more than a foot higher.

 

[toolfreak]

I like what I did. Got tired of jacks that top out while all 4 wheels are still on the ground on my Toyota. See that jack in the background?

Long-Frame floor jack from Harbor Freight: $97. (Normally $160, was on sale for $116, used 20% coupon)

Gloss black Krylon: $5

Snap-On logo off of eBay: $3

Total? $105 for a $500-looking jack.

Compared to the usual 19-20" lift, it'll raise up more than a foot higher.

Busting your *** from the puddle of oil left from jack: Priceless

 

[Fast Orange]

TNT is on the right track-long frame jacks or end lifts are the way to go.An extension on one of today's chinese specials is really taking a chance.The increased leverage put on the jack by any side load on the extension could fold up the jack like a pretzel.
A good 5 ton long frame ain't cheap,and they take up a lot of room,but I sure feel safer when using one.
My favorite high lift jack was a Lincoln pneumatic end lift,but the way cars are designed now,it's almost impossible to get one under the car without running it up on blocks first,then it's pretty hard to find a good jacking point underneath the car.They do work great on trucks and 4x4s though.

George

 

[eschoendorff]

Busting your *** from the puddle of oil left from jack: Priceless

That's okay... it says "Snap On" on it. Just get your guy to warranty it.

 

[Down Under Bloke]

Err pardon my ignorance, but isn’t this what the blocks of wood in your garage are for?

 

[Der Bugmeister]

I'd be worried about the lateral leverage it could put on your jack arm...its not really designed for that.

Interesting concept, but I think I'll stick with the 'naysayers' on this one...

 

[eschoendorff]

Okay... this is what I needed to hear. Glad I asked now!

 

[Slonaker]

My cheap Chinese floor jack from Sam's club came with an extender like that. I have never used it.

Slonaker