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    Trolley Jack

    Some time ago I bought a small trolley jack from my local indie but he no longer sells them and now my neighbour wants one. Has anyone bought one recently and from where? Searched the threads but no luck as all the eBay links etc have expired. Preferably with a plastic case so can be taken on road trips.
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    The red tool shop carries them. There's one in Bunbury. Dunno about cases though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johntins View Post
    The red tool shop carries them. There's one in Bunbury. Dunno about cases though.
    Red tool shop?
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    soup err cheep have them in stock in several sizes

    I have one that is actually too big and a bastard to move around , but it lifts anything and both my sons come to use it.

    my problem really is I have gravel and spaced pavers between my shed where it is stored and the carport where you work on the cars.

    it is a heavy mother.

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    Quote Originally Posted by John_D4 View Post
    Red tool shop?
    Trying to not promote... TotalTools.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johntins View Post
    Trying to not promote... TotalTools.
    Was trying to workout if it was that business or the superbly cheap store.
    "Land Rover - making mechanics out of everyday motorists for nearly 70 years"

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    While I only buy good quality tools (hey I need them for a living) I do appreciate that spending big dollars on a tool one rarely uses can be a hard pill to swallow at times.

    IMHO
    *Good quality tools will last a lifetime (yours, not the tool).
    *Buying a used old school trolley jack from your local swap market can be a great way to go.
    *Cheap cheap trolley jacks can and will typically fail at the worst possible time.

    *Chineesium made hydraulic any tool from new typically will be full of manufacturing swarf and debris. If you must go this way, strip it clean it, re-assemble.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DazzaTD5 View Post
    While I only buy good quality tools (hey I need them for a living) I do appreciate that spending big dollars on a tool one rarely uses can be a hard pill to swallow at times.

    IMHO
    *Good quality tools will last a lifetime (yours, not the tool).
    *Buying a used old school trolley jack from your local swap market can be a great way to go.
    *Cheap cheap trolley jacks can and will typically fail at the worst possible time.

    *Chineesium made hydraulic any tool from new typically will be full of manufacturing swarf and debris. If you must go this way, strip it clean it, re-assemble.
    I bought a Chinese trolley jack from K-mart in the 1970's for $14. Still going strong. Never a problem.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigbjorn View Post
    I bought a Chinese trolley jack from K-mart in the 1970's for $14. Still going strong. Never a problem.
    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
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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
    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.
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