Hydraulic vehicle positioning jacks

[Gallop]

I want to purchase some hydraulic vehicle positioning jacks or go-jacks.  (I am in Brisbane.)  I am after some advice please:

Where to purchase?

Weight capacity (I estimate my coupe to weigh 1360kg. Most single jacks have a weight capacity of 680kg)?

Brand (are some better than others)?

I have included a link below as an example.

http://www.transquip.com.au/categories/HYDRAULIC-%26-GARAGE/VEHICLE-LIFTING-%26-MOVING-EQUIPMENT/GO-JACKS/

Thanks.

[MachDave]

Hi Gallop

Early this year, I bought two from SupercheapAuto.......see the link here...........

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Vehicle-Positioning-Jack-Hydraulic-680kg.aspx?pid=128776#Cross

They were on special back then, two for the price of one.   I have used them a few times on the Mustang, works great.   Our car has 15inch wheels, and are 255's on the rear, the jacks have no problem fitting these.

A friend of mine had problems with his trailer (broken wheel studs), we even used them the jacks to move the fully loaded trailer from the street into a shed for repairs.

Handy item to have.

Good Luck
Dave

[MachDave]

I just noticed the Supercheapauto webpage for this item has a "Multi-Buy" discount.
2 for the price of 1 offer is on again.


PS: I did have a problem with one of mine, but took it back the next day for a replacement, Supercheap just replaced it straight away.  No issues since.

[mert]

SuperCheap 2 for 1 notes "ends today..."

Simialr prices

http://www.transquip.com.au/products/WTD-Vehicle-Positioning-Jack-Hydraulic-Duo-Pack.html

or

http://www.transquip.com.au/products/Kincrome-Vehicle-Positioning-Jacks-300mm-2-Piece-Set-K12101.html

and this has the handy storage rack!

http://www.transquip.com.au/products/Kincrome-Vehicle-Positioning-Jacks-%26-Jack-Stand-300mm-5-Piec-K12102.html

[malscar]

Weight capacity (I estimate my coupe to weigh 1360kg. Most single jacks have a weight capacity of 680kg)?
Thanks.

Remember the weight you are quoting is distributed over 4 wheels although more would be over the front wheels. Those go-jacks would easily work for you.

It would only be a problem where you want to balance the car on one wheel. If you manage that, I want photos.

[MachDave]

As Mert said above, the special at Supercheap ends today, still enough time to order them online ??

[MachAttack]

That's easy Mal......

[Gallop]

Thanks for the replies everyone.  I was not able to get the Supercheap special but I do notice Supercheap's website shows a price reduction from $199 to $132 until 22/12.  I found a few other places in Brisbane that sell the item also. Now I just need to decide whether to buy a second Stang. (I need the jacks to fit both cars under my house.)