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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigbjorn View Post
    You mean like an electronic Land Rover, the one in a million that isn't a garage queen and can be taken out and driven without having to stop for several days/weeks/months at a dealership.
    No I mean compared to the **** brands I mentioned, Land Rovers are looking pretty dam good
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    Quote Originally Posted by DazzaTD5 View Post
    Well I guess if they build 1 million of them there is bound to be one that is actually good and long lasting, a bit like new VW, Merc, Ford, GM, Chrysler cars
    The earlier Chinese stuff was quite good - I have 2 old trolley jacks from the early 80’s and they both still work although I did manage to bend one when a car rolled off it once but that was my fault.

    Not at all like some of the modern stuff from there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Homestar View Post
    The earlier Chinese stuff was quite good - I have 2 old trolley jacks from the early 80’s and they both still work although I did manage to bend one when a car rolled off it once but that was my fault.

    Not at all like some of the modern stuff from there.
    The Chinese will make exactly what local resellers ask for. No more, no less.
    I have used very good Chinese equipment, and seen crap sold in Aus. for top price.
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    If you are near a Costco they stock a reasonable alloy/steel one. I have had mine for a few years now and it has been good. Its an Arcan brand

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tote View Post
    If you are near a Costco they stock a reasonable alloy/steel one. I have had mine for a few years now and it has been good. Its an Arcan brand

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    I'll second this. I've used and abused an Arcan jack for many years. Good bit of gear for the price.

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    Reviving a bit of an old thread here but seeking wisdom

    After doing some pad and rotor changes on my D4 I think it’s time to buy myself a trolley jack. Thinking I could get away with 2t but preferring to work well within limits and go for a 3t model. Is that overkill ?

    Will check out the Costco one

    Was considering this Mechpro https://www.repco.com.au/en/tools-eq...000/p/A5534536

    and also a hybrid aluminium / steel option thinking it will be a bit easier to move around. Maybe something like this: Trolley Jack Aluminium 3 Ton Low Profile Alloy Jacks Garage Floor Race New Blue | eBay

    as it is about half the weight…

    Anyone have experience or thoughts on these ?

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    You'll want something that will lift > 510mm for work on the D4. My "previous generation" version of the Mechpro one you linked lifts > 530mm and it's just enough.

    On the weekend I tried putting a 80x80mm wooden block between the jack and chassis rails so I had a bit more leeway and found that a much easier lift not having to extend the jack right up.

    2T will be enough weight wise, but I don't think you'll find one with enough lift.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BradC View Post
    You'll want something that will lift > 510mm for work on the D4. My "previous generation" version of the Mechpro one you linked lifts > 530mm and it's just enough.

    On the weekend I tried putting a 80x80mm wooden block between the jack and chassis rails so I had a bit more leeway and found that a much easier lift not having to extend the jack right up.

    2T will be enough weight wise, but I don't think you'll find one with enough lift.
    Thanks for that Brad. Most of them seem to top out at 510mm. Thought something like this might help

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    I too bought a higher lift version which is 3T , but it's a heavy bastard of a thing and doesn't castor very well and the jacking handle seems to be a favourite trip point in my shed. 20yrs or so have passed since I bought it and ones physical capabilities have lessened in that time.

    In hindsight I'd buy a lighter duty jack and use blocks if I required more lift.

    It's too heavy to lift and transport now and I will probably sell it or swap for a lighter one.

    It only gets used several times each year when I swap my wheels and tyres from road to offroad and back again.

    It was used often when I had my D2.......

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    Just recently brought a new trolley jack. Finding one with enough lift and the right capacity is a challenge. Theres plently of "low clearance" trolley jacks that have the lift height, but most of them are 1400kg capacity. I found a Kinchrome jack that was similar to the K12167, but it was a superseded part number (cant remember it off the top of my head) and it had a 520mm lift height rather than the K12167 510mm
    Kincrome Australia - TROLLEY JACK LOW PRO 2800KG - Kincrome Australia Pty Ltd
    Could have gotten away with a lower capacity but I found its harder work for myself when using jacks that are close to their working limits so I'd rather have plenty of spare capacity as they do the job so much easier
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