RichP · Feb 28, 2013

I need a new trolley jack as I'm going to be dropping the gearbox out of my Disco in the next few days and the one I've got is just too small.
I've only got about £75.00 to spend and the only ones locally for that price are Halfords ones, Advanced 2.25 Ton 4x4 Trolley Jack, or 2.5 Tonne Speedy Lift 4x4 Trolley Jack.
Has anyone got either of the above and are they any good?
Thanks
Rich

The Ferkin BoB · Feb 28, 2013

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Taskmaste..._Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item5d3af573a9

howardo · Feb 28, 2013

machine mart do good cheap jacks

jamesie · Feb 28, 2013

Had a Taskmaster 3 tonner for nearly 30 years, the dog's doodahs. never let me down yet !!!

Optimus Prime · Feb 28, 2013

I've got one of the halfords one, had it about 5 years, been fine, always does the job. Not doing major stuff with it, but no complaints.

Beneagles · Feb 28, 2013

Optimus Prime said:
I've got one of the halfords one, had it about 5 years, been fine, always does the job. Not doing major stuff with it, but no complaints.

Ditto... but 18+ years

Grimmer · Mar 1, 2013

Optimus Prime said:
I've got one of the halfords one, had it about 5 years, been fine, always does the job. Not doing major stuff with it, but no complaints.

+1,

Might be worth trying to borrow one and then get the halfrauds one when its on special offer, they drop the price now and again

gemsdad · Mar 1, 2013

Grimmer said:
+1, Might be worth trying to borrow one and then get the halfrauds one when its on special offer, they drop the price now and again

oi,stop talking sensible will ya,aint used to it from you.

Grimmer · Mar 1, 2013

gemsdad said:
oi,stop talking sensible will ya,aint used to it from you.

Sorry Gems, I'll try not to let it happen again....... Wibble

waldershelf · Mar 1, 2013

Grimmer said:
Sorry Gems, I'll try not to let it happen again....... Wibble

............and take that hankie off your head and the pencils from up your nose, you aren't convincing anybody...............wibble.

Grimmer · Mar 1, 2013

waldershelf said:
............and take that hankie off your head and the pencils from up your nose, you aren't convincing anybody...............wibble.

Tiz not a hankie

tiz underpants........ Wibble Wibble

Dippypud · Mar 1, 2013

Depending on your gearbox -

are there not dimensions for a gearbox cradle in front of the relevant overhaul manual

much safer - you can knock one up in wood so quick and light

The only real limitation with a trolley jack is that the maximum lift has to be quite high. Mine has a full height lift of 595mm which was just enough.

A second trolley jack is also handy for holding the gearbox while the adapter and main lift jack are fitted.

KSLB · Mar 1, 2013

I have had a halfords one for many years also, never let me down.

Dippypud · Mar 1, 2013

Oldseadog · Mar 1, 2013

Start off by getting a Halfrauds Trade Card, then see what discounts they will offer.

GINGE · Mar 1, 2013

vote for machine mart here.

I think mines a 3 tonne i got in the sale.

GINGE · Mar 1, 2013

Oldseadog said:
Start off by getting a Halfrauds Trade Card, then see what discounts they will offer.

how does one go about getting a trade card?

chris07 · Mar 1, 2013

costco do a 3ton one for about £80

landrover11019 · Mar 1, 2013

BIG_GINGA_BEARD said:
how does one go about getting a trade card?

I'm a london bus driver.
I walked into halfords in my uniform and told them I was re training to be a bus mechanic and that my company said I should get a trade card.
The chap behind the counter issued me one straight away!!!
Result.

You don't get a discount on everything, but the discount you get is well worth having.

Freelaner · Mar 1, 2013

landrover11019 said:
I'm a london bus driver.
I walked into halfords in my uniform and told them I was re training to be a bus mechanic and that my company said I should get a trade card.
The chap behind the counter issued me one straight away!!!
Result.

You don't get a discount on everything, but the discount you get is well worth having.

i work in halfords in london

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