Floor Jacks

[BoatGuy]

I have had a two ton floor jack for many years. The hydraulic has started leaking.

Is there anyone in Suffolk county (or Nassua) who rebuilds the pistons?

 

[cany]

It can be done but its probably cheaper to buy new

 

[Stripedbfish]

Not sure if they do floor jacks but try Deer park hydraulic

 

[Chevy1]

I have had a two ton floor jack for many years. The hydraulic has started leaking.

Is there anyone in Suffolk county (or Nassua) who rebuilds the pistons?

I agree with Cany, but the one at Harbor Freight, it’s the same exact one that Snap-On sells but a lot cheaper. Made in the same factory just painted a different color. Snap-On even tried to sue them and lost

 

[jpd]

I agree with Cany, but the one at Harbor Freight, it’s the same exact one that Snap-On sells but a lot cheaper. Made in the same factory just painted a different color. Snap-On even tried to sue them and lost View attachment 83450

They had a problem with their floor stands.

 

[Chevy1]

They had a problem with their floor stands.

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That’s fine, but the hydraulic jack is the topic. I don’t know who makes the floor jacks.

 

[BoatGuy]

I found this video on rebuilding. Its the exact one I have:

 

[BoatGuy]

I was thinking of a 3 ton this time. I sometimes lift the boat and think I was stressing the 2 Ton.

I was looking at Harbor Freight. I am worried about the quality. I would get the Daytona line which seems superior to the Pittsburg line. These were the two I had in mind:

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...lue-56641.html

or

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...ple-70611.html

I like the LOW profile with a lowered Chevy. The long reach seems like another nice feature. The rapid pump is also nice, but not a requirement.

 

[BoatGuy]

It can be done but its probably cheaper to buy new

Maybe cheaper if the jack is an expensive one like the Hein-Werner Hydraulic Service Jack, 4 tons, 5 in. H, Blue (HW93657) on Amazon.

But about the same as a Harbor Freight jack

 

[BoatGuy]

OK, since I will not be rebuilding it...

Does anyone make a 3 ton, Low Profile, Long Reach Jack in Aluminum?? I did a Google search, even trying quotations on different words. Nothing.

If you have other suggestions, please send links. I am sure you guys have seen more than me.

This will be my fall back: https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton...al-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-blue-56641.html

 

[cany]

OK, since I will not be rebuilding it...

Does anyone make a 3 ton, Low Profile, Long Reach Jack in Aluminum?? I did a Google search, even trying quotations on different words. Nothing.

If you have other suggestions, please send links. I am sure you guys have seen more than me.

This will be my fall back: https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton...al-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-blue-56641.html

Thats a good jack

 

[BoatGuy]

Thats a good jack

I hesitated to buy it. Over 100 Pounds.

 

[Chevy1]

Thats a good jack

That’s the one I have

 

[cany]

I hesitated to buy it. Over 100 Pounds.

I didnt realize they were that heavy

 

[Avenger]

If you're inclined to do a bit of research, you can probably rebuild your old jack yourself. It's usually just a couple of seals. Once you get it apart you can measure them and get them from MSC or McMaster. Unless the ram is damaged, which is unlikely, that's all a hydraulic shop is going to do anyway. It's not rocket surgery by any stretch.

FWIW, I have an aluminum OTC that looks almost identical to the aluminum Harbor freight jacks. I'm beginning to believe they're all made by the same company in China, and I can't say I'm a fan of that. Although it is damn nice to be able to pick it up with one hand, and the smaller pad is handy for hitting the specific lifting spots on the Corvette without crunching parts that aren't steel.

I don't think your fiberglass boat is any heavier than your fiberglass car and if a hydraulic jack gets overloaded it just stops lifting. Although my friend did manage to break my steel 2-1/2 ton picking up his Grady, but that was jacking a much heavier boat on a very uneven surface which torqued the frame. It's still fixable tho. I don't know that an aluminum jack would be. And if you're going to abuse a jack it doesn't really matter what it's rated for or who made it.

 

[BoatGuy]

Hello all: Thank you for all the replies. They are appreciated. I continued my research and looked into your recommendations.

I found a company called Vevor. I have never heard of them. Has anyone used their products. They have this:

VEVOR 3 Ton Low Profile Aluminum Steel Racing Floor Jack Dual Pump Lift Car Auto | VEVOR US My

My only concern is if I have to return it. Shipping could be an issue and EXPENSIVE.

Here is a comparison of the 3 I narrowed it down to:

Vevor Daytona Daytona Super duty

The Vevor is approximately 71 pounds Daytona is 107 pounds Daytona Super duty 104 pound

The Vevor Lift Height, Maximum: 19-11/16 Daytona is 24-1/4 in. Lift Height, Maximum 23-1/8 in.

The Vevor Lift Height, Minimum: 3-6/11 Daytona is 3-1/3 in Lift Height, Minimum 3-3/4 in.

The Vevor length (For long reach): 29 in Daytona is 31-1/2 length (For long reach): 31-1/4 in.

COST: $219 $240 $290

My experience with “late model” jacks is first of all try to keep casters at all four corners. But the low rise goes with the tiny front (fixed) wheels. Reviews lead me to believe it seems to be hit or miss with quality especially with the hydraulic section.

Harbor Freight Daytona: https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton...al-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-blue-56641.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton...ck-with-rapid-pump-metallic-purple-70611.html

I am leaning toward the Habor Freight. Harbor Freight has surprised me from time to time with a quality piece. I have to see if the quality of the Daytona Super duty justifies $50 more. BTW: I used to get those emails of 20% off one piece. I guess they stopped that.

 

[cany]

Good prices snapon aluminum one is almost 1k