Floor Jack Storage Solution

[minhster]

I found this product a long time ago called the "Jack Rack" that I thought was pretty cool. I tried searching online and I think they are no longer in business. Has anyone else made a floor jack storage solution that's similar to theirs?

 

[Jack Olsen]

That's a pretty good idea.

Judging by your avatar, you're capable of making it yourself.

 

[TN_GARAGE]

That looks nice, but I suspect they charged $15 or more for something like that.

I don't think something like that would be too difficult to make. A 1x3 and a couple hooks.

 

[kbkna]

I thought I read on another thread that it was not good to store the jack this way as it will leak?

 

[D.J.]

Let's ask HIBALL? Hiball, any comments?
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Lovely Wendie99

 

[daveroy]

I would want that plate to extend down to the bottom of the jack. Hanging it once or twice with tired arms and those bottom wheels are gonna go through the drywall... not to mention the rust and dirt from the wheels leaving marks.

(will it leak!?)

 

[Hiball]

Yes... Depending on the Model and whether or not its a Sealed Unit or has a Breather plug, Storing it in this manner could very well cause it to leak. Also To boot any Jack that has too much oil or the resevoir Fill plug is submerged while in this position could seap Oil. Hydraulic jacks where never designed to be Vertical..

 

[z28snksknr]

I did something similar with a $0.38 J-hook. See lower right hand side of pic below:

coming up on 2 years now and no leaks....

 

[Hiball]

coming up on 2 years now and no leaks....

Yes... Depending on the Model and whether or not its a Sealed Unit or has a Breather plug, Storing it in this manner could very well cause it to leak. Also To boot any Jack that has too much oil or the resevoir Fill plug is submerged while in this position could seap Oil. Hydraulic jacks where never designed to be Vertical..

Both of those jacks have a sealed unit either by screw with a Oring or a Rubber Plug. I still wouldnt trust a rubber plug to prevent any Oil that is above it in the Vertical position, As long as the oil is below the plug Your golden assuming the resevoir/base seal is good.

 

[m.james]

Looks good I'm sure some other company has to be making this what was it called and who made?

 

[61scout80]

That's a pretty good idea.

Judging by your avatar, you're capable of making it yourself.

Let's not get carried away. I have a welder, helmet, gloves and some pics of me making sparks with all that. Doesn't mean I can make stuff!!! (yet)

 

[Falcon67]

First thought - "I could whip up one of those in about 15 minutes"
Second thought - "Those Cman jacks are damn temperamental when horizontal, who knows what it'll do vertical"

Ever notice how that, no mater where you move the jack, it's right in the way the next time you move around? Jack gremlins for sure.

 

[Stuart in MN]

I just push my jack into the corner when I'm done using it, and that's worked out pretty well for me.

 

[Chris Adams]

I'm leery of storing my 3 ton Costco jack on end, but I sure hate that it's in the way. Any other good ideas on jack storage?

 

[z28snksknr]

Both of those jacks have a sealed unit either by screw with a Oring or a Rubber Plug. I still wouldnt trust a rubber plug to prevent any Oil that is above it in the Vertical position, As long as the oil is below the plug Your golden assuming the resevoir/base seal is good.

I must have started writing my reply before you wrote yours, but it took me a while to submit, so it posted it after yours. I was more confused as to how it would CREATE a leak if the jack was in good shape. I've never used a jack that had a vent or rubber plug (unless it was a larger industrial one I wouldn't want hanging off my wall).

 

[mobetta]

I usually slide mine under some shelving, w/ just the handle and very end hanging out. I use it too much to hoist it up on the wall all the time.
It is not one o them "fancy" aluminum jobbers...

 

[minhster]

Judging by your avatar, you're capable of making it yourself.

I've learn that it's sometimes CHEAPER to buy stuff already made. Metal isn't as cheap as some people think they are (unless you score a deal on REM). Add in filler wire, shielding gas, electricity, time, gas to go buy metal, etc. I've built $20 items for way more than $20 before. Plus I like to over engineer stuff which doesn't help either

 

[oldgoat]

While it looks awful nice I would also be concerned about it leaking and also in my case at least the idea of lifting it up to put it on the hooks. My kind of luck I'd drop it on my toes. What I've done is just found a place in the corner of the garage by the compressor and slide it in there. Then I can either stack jack stands or other things on top of it. However I am thinking of making a shelf above it to put stuff so that it will be easier to get it out to use.

 

[Hiball]

I must have started writing my reply before you wrote yours, but it took me a while to submit, so it posted it after yours. I was more confused as to how it would CREATE a leak if the jack was in good shape. I've never used a jack that had a vent or rubber plug (unless it was a larger industrial one I wouldn't want hanging off my wall).

I would think the jack on the Left would definitely have a rubber Plug on the Resevoir, It could have screw but most of those Mini jacks are Plugged. When they built those jacks they never intended for the Resevoir to be put in a position where it would have to prevent oil leaks. Another thing to note.. If you intend on storing your jack Vertical, Make sure you store it with the Valves down as seen in the Pictures. If you store it the other way you are gonna drain the Valves and when ever you do decide to use your jack you wil have to bleed the Air prior to using more than likely.

 

[reinhardt]

that is a fancy rack. all leaking issues aside, my jack weighs way too much to lift onto a bracket! i just pull the handle off of mine and slide the jack into a corner. i hate to lift it into my truck bed when ever i take it to a friend's house.

 

[ddawg16]

The big question is....do you make the hanger with PVC, black pipe or copper? If black pipe, do you use pipe dope or teflon?

 

[tonydanzah]

I'm leery of storing my 3 ton Costco jack on end, but I sure hate that it's in the way. Any other good ideas on jack storage?

under your toolbox

 

[mybuick6]

pit pal products is the company name. jegs and summit sell them also.

 

[Ben Buck]

I'm with HiBall on this one, jacks with any capability, are not to be used or stored in the vertical position. Floor jacks that is. I have the room to push them off to the side, to be out of the way.

 

[FRANKIEWHIPIT]

I made a rack that mount to the floor of my enclosed trailer, not to hang it from the wall, but to keep it in place when in motion. (no pix yet) The jacks in my shop are forever getting moved around where ever they're not in the way. I'm thinking I'd rather keep it horizontal.

 

[ForceFed70]

that is a fancy rack. all leaking issues aside, my jack weighs way too much to lift onto a bracket! i just pull the handle off of mine and slide the jack into a corner. i hate to lift it into my truck bed when ever i take it to a friend's house.

Was thinking the same thing. My jack is no fun to lift.

 

[Case IH]

I have a 3 ton HD harbor freight jack and I just made a bracket for it today in shop class and so far I like it but the jack ways a ton but at least it will get it off the ground

Pics soon

 

[mikeyr]

both my jacks have the handles bolted to them so that would not work for me, granted I could remove the bolt and pull the handle but then I have to reassemble it to just get some work done...a corner on the floor works great.

 

[84bimmer]

No way am I lifting my heavy *** jack up and down like that every time I need it. I did hang up my little floor jack with a J hook like this though, been a couple years with no leaks. I was a little worried it would leak. I wouldn't hang up a quality expensive jack in fear of it leaking.

If I had a lightweight aluminum jack, I think I might attempt to hang it. Shi*t, I would have too! No room for 2 floor jacks on the floor! As far as I can tell these aluminum floor jacks uses are very limited, as all of the ones I have seen don't lift very high at all. Certainly not high enough to work on a 4x4. Save these for changing tires and oil on cars.

 

[Chris Adams]

under your toolbox

I own quite a few toolboxes, but none I can shove that under. I also don't want to dock it anyplace where the handle will ding something that costs ten times as much as the jack.

Still, appreciate the thought.

 

[vettesplus]

i just roll mine under my tool box....

 

[DYNA BILL]

I just always leave mine right in the way so I can stub my toe on it, trip over it, bang myself in the head with it...I never have a problem finding it.

 

[1969]

I just always leave mine right in the way so I can stub my toe on it, trip over it, bang myself in the head with it...I never have a problem finding it.

You too ?????????