tools

[pinkpussy]

Well the tool kit was stolen from my 110 before I got it whats the best jack to buy, me being quite small nothing to heavy please.

 

[defender11069]

high lift..

 

[the_wolf]

high lift..

What? How about no. Those are bloody dangerous and not in the slightest bit useful for every day jobs.

 

[the_wolf]

Get yourself a good quality trolley jack. Halfords do deals on theirs every so often and Machine Mart stock some good ones.

 

[flatlander]

Anything but a high lift. It's a great bit ok kit for certain jobs, but you can't change a wheel using oneVery dangerous unless you've been shown how to use it.

A bottle jack is the best bet. Still don't go under the vehicle without other support, but IMHO the best all round, and fairly cheap.

 

[flatlander]

Wolfie, you beat me to it!

 

[meego]

Wolfie, you beat me to it!

And me. But I would have went for a bottle jack as she says she is small. User name makes me assume OP is a she. If pinkpussy's a guy, I'm outa here...

 

[brian47]

It depends on when and where you might use it.
If it's to be carried in the vehicle for general vehicle emergencies such as a roadside wheel change then a bottle jack, probably about 2 ton.
If it's for general garage work then a trolley jack would probably be better.

 

[the_wolf]

I still say trolley jack as its easy to chuck it underneath and (in my opinion) provides a much more stable base.
A bottle jack is the lighter, less expensive option however.

 

[pinkpussy]

Need it for in car, have just got a 12v impact tool for wheel nuts so that will take the strain if I dont have male assistance

 

[the_wolf]

Need it for in car, have just got a 12v impact tool for wheel nuts so that will take the strain if I dont have male assistance

Oh dear

 

[trax]

Need it for in car, have just got a 12v impact tool for wheel nuts so that will take the strain if I dont have male assistance

yeah, can't see that working. what one did you pick?

 

[meego]

yeah, can't see that working. what one did you pick?

Do you think it will matter...

 

[biggeeeee]

Mind and get a good quality tow rope for when you get stuck on wet grass :behindsofa:

 

[winchman]

I would suggest the correct Bottle Jack, Mine was £15 from a breakers
The trolley jack might be heavy to lug about and where do you hide it when not in use?

 

[meego]

I don't want to get you guys too exited....but !!!!!

Just read Pinkpussys details. Biography...:clap2:

 

[flatlander]

PP, I think you've just gained a new crop of stalkers:lol:

 

[fanatic]

Laser tools single hex sockets are reasonable quality, Halfords 50% off sale are so so with lifetime warranty.

If you can mechanic and pole dance- sure a couple of tools at lz11

 

[the_wolf]

Mind and get a good quality tow rope for when you get stuck on wet grass :behindsofa:

Oi

 

[Iann]

I wounder if the newbie " Brown Knobber" would have got such a good response