Thread: New Jack option.

Originally Posted by dirvine

I bought this jack on Thursday. Delivered the next day. That was real quick. Opened the box and it is a 2.25 Ton jack. Works a treat. A bit bulkier (and heavier I think 10kg is generous) than a bottle jack, but I will take on trips as it is easier to work. I have made a base plate out of thick builders ply so I can use it out on 4wd trips.


David

Thanks David. Was that the jack from ebay or Aliexpress ? Does it state what the weight of the trolley jack is on the box or jack - just to confirm ? I will probably order one as well. So much easier to use a trolley jack

Originally Posted by LRD414

Probably not. The sliders are higher off the ground than the chassis rail.
You will use up most of the jack extension just getting up to the slider.

When away on a trip and fully loaded, I don't want the extra 5kg of the trolley jack when the bottle jack works well anyway.

Cheers,
Scott

That's where the Roadsafe ram extenders could make the bottle jack more useful - there's a top plate option for round jacking points up to 80mm (such as axle tubes)

Sorry if I'm diverting an informative thread, but back to my permanent jack fantasy, check this awesomeness out

architectgroup rally-raid team

"Auto Hydraulic Jack
The gearbox under tray has two roles. As well as providing protection it can also hinge down by means of two hydraulic rams to lift the car. The cylinders are powered by a electro / hydraulic power pack and controlled by a solenoid valve block. There is an electrical isolator switch (marked with a padlock) to prevent inadvertent operation. "

Originally Posted by Garfield

Thanks David. Was that the jack from ebay or Aliexpress ? Does it state what the weight of the trolley jack is on the box or jack - just to confirm ? I will probably order one as well. So much easier to use a trolley jack

bought the ebay model. Bit dearer as i also wanted the jack stands. I can no longer see any weight as I burnt the box in the fire last night!. I think you will find it is the same company selling on both forums. I know the Ali was probably cheaper.

Originally Posted by dirvine

bought the ebay model. Bit dearer as i also wanted the jack stands. I can no longer see any weight as I burnt the box in the fire last night!. I think you will find it is the same company selling on both forums. I know the Ali was probably cheaper.

Hopefully not this little number on eBay
NEW 2 Ton Hydraulic Trolley Jack Lifts 2T 2000kg Low Profile Car SUV 4WD Jack Ca | eBay

Originally Posted by g5k

Hopefully not this little number on eBay
NEW 2 Ton Hydraulic Trolley Jack Lifts 2T 2000kg Low Profile Car SUV 4WD Jack Ca | eBay

That's the solid gold one.

Martin

Ha Ha, No That one also would not fit in the plastic carry box. Also that one is only 2 tons. Mine is rated at 2.25t. Going down to High Country this week end. Hopefully the jack just goes for the ride. Interested to see how my Maxxis tyres perform in the mud and rock.

Scot
Firstly thank you for you're contributions and helpful summaries in relation to this thread.

You mention " Vehicle will drop all the way down close to bump stops on this corner and the jack may not be removable". Do you know why the vehicle drops so low ?.

Like most others who have contributed to this I am amazed that Land Rover persists with this jack.
The UK forum is also very critical of this jack.
Cheers and thanks to everybody for the helpful suggestions.
Tony