does anyone use floor jacks?
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From: Colorado Springs
Audi 80 Quattro (with a couple of modifications)
That's what I have in the back of my car. It's a lot easier to use as well as more stable on uneven surfaces, ie. the side of the road changing a flat.
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02 W163, 84 W123, 03 E39, 98 E39
Floor Jacks
The type of jack in pix are so much better than jacks supplied by car manufacturers. I use them to change tires, but if I am going to go under the car I alwayse use a jack stand (or two) for safety in addition.
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This aluminum lift works pretty good, too.
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So a C Class car is around 3500 lbs. (Coupe 3340).. this jack (harbor freight) is rated at 3000.
Now since we never lift the whole car at one time, how much weight is being lifted? Is it still 3000 lbs? or a fraction because some is still resting on the ground?
I've been wrestling with this notion for a while - in fact since Griot's Garage started selling this jack's original brother. Please someone explain this - no guesses though! I am confused enough already.
Now since we never lift the whole car at one time, how much weight is being lifted? Is it still 3000 lbs? or a fraction because some is still resting on the ground?
I've been wrestling with this notion for a while - in fact since Griot's Garage started selling this jack's original brother. Please someone explain this - no guesses though! I am confused enough already.
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DO NOT use the MB jack. After repeated use, it WILL FAIL. I used to use mine all the time to change wheels, until one day one of the metal spokes on the bottom (used to keep balance) folded in and made the jack lose its balance. The entire car rolled backwards as it fell. Luckily, the wheel had not yet been removed, but this could have led to serious injuries. After complaining to the dealer, Mercedes replaced my jack under warranty...I don't think it will be getting much use.
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Originally posted by peet
So a C Class car is around 3500 lbs. (Coupe 3340).. this jack (harbor freight) is rated at 3000.
Now since we never lift the whole car at one time, how much weight is being lifted? Is it still 3000 lbs? or a fraction because some is still resting on the ground?
I've been wrestling with this notion for a while - in fact since Griot's Garage started selling this jack's original brother. Please someone explain this - no guesses though! I am confused enough already.
So a C Class car is around 3500 lbs. (Coupe 3340).. this jack (harbor freight) is rated at 3000.
Now since we never lift the whole car at one time, how much weight is being lifted? Is it still 3000 lbs? or a fraction because some is still resting on the ground?
I've been wrestling with this notion for a while - in fact since Griot's Garage started selling this jack's original brother. Please someone explain this - no guesses though! I am confused enough already.
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Originally posted by Mach430
DO NOT use the MB jack. After repeated use, it WILL FAIL. I used to use mine all the time to change wheels, until one day one of the metal spokes on the bottom (used to keep balance) folded in and made the jack lose its balance. The entire car rolled backwards as it fell. Luckily, the wheel had not yet been removed, but this could have led to serious injuries. After complaining to the dealer, Mercedes replaced my jack under warranty...I don't think it will be getting much use.
DO NOT use the MB jack. After repeated use, it WILL FAIL. I used to use mine all the time to change wheels, until one day one of the metal spokes on the bottom (used to keep balance) folded in and made the jack lose its balance. The entire car rolled backwards as it fell. Luckily, the wheel had not yet been removed, but this could have led to serious injuries. After complaining to the dealer, Mercedes replaced my jack under warranty...I don't think it will be getting much use.
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$20 beans... that is an awesome price...
Sears by me had a nice floor jack on sale for $30 that included a very convenient carrying case. Great thing to have... I took my first look at the MB jack two weeks ago and laughed myself silly... it just "looks" dangerous
Sears by me had a nice floor jack on sale for $30 that included a very convenient carrying case. Great thing to have... I took my first look at the MB jack two weeks ago and laughed myself silly... it just "looks" dangerous
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02 W163, 84 W123, 03 E39, 98 E39
MB Jacks
The crank worm jack that came with my three 84 W-123s are still going strong after 19 years and I never would worry about using them. The jack in my 97 W-202 looks similar in construction. Did they change it in the later models?
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Originally posted by Mach430
You still use it?!?!?
You still use it?!?!?
