1.5 ton or 3 ton floor jack?

[Larryjb]

I just purchased Torin's Big Red 3T floor jack. I am unable to lower it slowly. From reading various forums, it seems that they use a ball type valve, and the better jacks use a needle type which gives better control of lowering. However, as far as I can tell, all I can find are Torin jacks, or rebranded Torins, or even cheaper jacks.

1) Is there a fix for this problem? The 3T is heavy, and I don't want to keep returning until I find one that works. Also, I'm concerned that if I do find one that works, will it begin to cause trouble in the future? If I can fix it easily, I'll probably be ok with that.

2) Is there a source of higher quality jacks?

 

[jerryjoe28]

I just purchased Torin's Big Red 3T floor jack. I am unable to lower it slowly. From reading various forums, it seems that they use a ball type valve, and the better jacks use a needle type which gives better control of lowering. However, as far as I can tell, all I can find are Torin jacks, or rebranded Torins, or even cheaper jacks.

1) Is there a fix for this problem? The 3T is heavy, and I don't want to keep returning until I find one that works. Also, I'm concerned that if I do find one that works, will it begin to cause trouble in the future? If I can fix it easily, I'll probably be ok with that.

2) Is there a source of higher quality jacks?

yes there are much better jacks out there My 60 year old walker is better than both of my newer jacks by far. they still make them if you cant find a old one. search for "hein-werner" . just a heads up they are NOT cheap

 

[TheAutumnWind]

I've heard good things about this one actually...

http://www.harborfreight.com/automo...vy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-68056.html

 

[jerryjoe28]

I've heard good things about this one actually...

http://www.harborfreight.com/automo...vy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-68056.html

lol I have an aluminum one of those from HF.... for the price its not bad. roller and wheels could be better but not bad

 

[iLikeEggs]

lol I have an aluminum one of those from HF.... for the price its not bad. roller and wheels could be better but not bad

Wow that that good sale price! $129 down from 199. Looks heavy though. I picked up their aluminum 3 ton with a 20% coupon. Great jack with great control. Easy to push around the garage and driveway. Lifts my Tahoe with no problem.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Wow that that good sale price! $129 down from 199. Looks heavy though. I picked up their aluminum 3 ton with a 20% coupon. Great jack with great control. Easy to push around the garage and driveway. Lifts my Tahoe with no problem.

$129 is their normal price. The $199 is a "compare to similar models from other manufacturers" kind of price. You can use a coupon to bring it down another 20%. There is literally always ones available. Sometimes 25%

When it comes to floor jacks and jacks stands I prefer HEAVY.

 

[ccapehartusarmyINF.(ret)]

i had a wild hair up my ass and bougjht a pnaeumatic jack for my compressor and wow its awsome