Al N. Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Okay, since the boys have exerted sufficient peer pressure on me, I'm planning to try an Auto X before the end of the year. If any of my carbon fenders break, I'm taking up a collection. But I want to get a Jack and Torque Wrench beforehand...sometime this summer. Anyone have recommendations? I do care about price, but a quick survey says that even the nicest jack isn't too expensive. Light would be good. Might be useful if it could lift the TT too. Wrench will be used mainly for wheel lug nuts. I'm going to get one of those jack "cozy" things so I can keep the jack on the trailer. Griots seems to have a few nice ones, but I did see that Sears had a special on a nice aluminum one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Why don't you take off the fenders before you run? Torque wrench - sears craftsman... don't buy the cheap ones. Jack, low profile aluminum jack. I bought mine at Costco, but a number of places have them - including sears: Craftsman 1.5 ton Jack Sears item #00950240000 Mfr. model #G615 Don't forget jack stands. Your body will thank you someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Pep Boys have a nice low profile 1 1/2 ton race type aluminium one with jack stands for around $139 with the rebate. It's smaller and lighter than a full size one. You don't have to worry about hitting cones (watch the video I just posted) But it's only a 20 minute exercise to take them off and that's being generous. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 eBay .. search for aluminum jack. I may go for one of the used ones listed there. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Nice write-up on torque wrenches here: http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/torque-wrench/ I ended up ordering a 1/2" Precision Instruments split beam wrench for lug nuts and heavy duty stuff. I also have a 3/8" Snap-On click-type and an in/lb dial type for the smaller stuff. I agree with Mazda on the new cheap Craftsman ones...haven't heard too many good things about them. I have an old Craftsman one I got back in the 70's and there's no comparison. As far as a jack, I picked up a Craftsman aluminum model on sale for $179. I like the way it works, but about 4 months past the wty it started leaking. So I tried to get a seal kit, but they would only sell you the whole cylinder assy for almost what the jack cost. I was not happy!! :cuss: So I took the cylinder apart and was able to match up the o-rings pretty close, put it back together with new jack oil, and it's been working fine for over a year! I think the biggest thing is to not extend or release it too quickly and it should hold up better. Bruce PS: like the other's have said, always use QUALITY jack stands!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderbrake Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Sam's Club is a good source for jacks and jackstands. One note of caution on those low cost "aluminum racing jacks" I have one and it is not as "easy" to use as an old fashisoned floor jack. The "racing" jacks are a rapid lift with fewer pumps, ( I suppose they help you simulate a NASCAR tire change) and as a result, they are not as precision a lifting device as a floor jack with a smaller piston. They also tend to drop precipitously when you open the release valve. All that aside, they are light, and handy to use. With a seven, it's easy to pump up and if you are careful they will go down slowly. With my Tahoe, I have to really lean on the handle to lift the SUV, and I have to be EXTREMELY careful when lowering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 costco has a nice jack an aluminium one for $80-90. i have my father 30+ yr old craftsman deflection torque wrench for loads to 100'#, and a craftsman clicky torque wrench for loads up to 150 or 175'#? snap-on may be better for torque wrenches if u know a mechanic. harbor fright is cheap if u on't mind replacing them every few years. i have some high lift, high load craftsman jack stands. awesome with a tall jack when u need to stand using a RLP with stuck bolts and nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDrye Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Al: If your going to purchase a torque wrench make it a 1/2 in. Fixed, Nonratchet Drive beam-type torque wrench. I purchased one when I was, well let's just say over 40 years ago and it is still accurate. Look on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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