Summit - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

bruspeed · 2006-04-07, 08:53 AM

Just left there this morning, they had this little dude on sale, jack. Just thought I'd let people know, also 5 gallon air tank $30, and Rebco Pressure gauges $20 (we used these for our racing, albeit the 0-15 psi version)

Also, Scott, here is a proficient welding "kit" 130 amps should be able to weld around 3/8" steel no problem. I would say, for-go the extras (cart and such) and just buy the one with the highest amperage while still maintaining 120v, (electricity is expensive!) You're first project should be a welder cart anyways.

One more thing, the jack was pretty low profile.

cody · 2006-04-07, 10:37 AM

Wow, I may have to pick up that jack and an air tank...oh wait I'm carless.

Kevin M · 2006-04-07, 10:40 AM

That reminds me, I was in Walbogs the other day, and they had electric jacks for about $55! They plug into your accessory outlet like the compressor pumps. Very tempting, they would work well in places the jack wont work, like gravelly parking lots.

cody · 2006-04-07, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

That reminds me, I was in Walbogs the other day, and they had electric jacks for about $55! They plug into your accessory outlet like the compressor pumps. Very tempting, they would work well in places the jack wont work, like gravelly parking lots.

Why would they work on gravel? Broader base? Would it fit under the jack point in the front so you can lift both wheels in the air (Impreza)?

Kevin M · 2006-04-07, 10:49 AM

It's a bottle-jack type, the base doesn't move. It probably would fit under the car if it fits under the siderail.

cody · 2006-04-07, 10:51 AM

I don't get it. Why would a bottle jack be better on gravel? It has a smaller base than a floor jack. I mean, it would be easier to position, but wouldn't it sink?

Could it lift the front of an Impreza?

Kevin M · 2006-04-07, 11:00 AM

I said "gravelly" not "gravel." Aluminum jacks like most of us have suck ass when rocks are binding up the rollers. But it would probably work in gravel too as long as it was fairly solid dirt wit only a little gravel on top. And yes, it could lift an Impreza. It owuld have to lift 5000+ pound cars I would expect.

cody · 2006-04-07, 11:09 AM

I see how you are.

Dean · 2006-04-07, 03:17 PM

I have as yet to see a bottle jack that is short enought to fit under any sporty car. And unless you really want to bork your jack points, you need to distribute the load with a block of wood or soething which makes clearance worse...

Kevin M · 2006-04-07, 03:26 PM

4-1/8" high.

cody · 2006-04-07, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

4-1/8" high.

That's not a bottle jack.

Kevin M · 2006-04-07, 03:27 PM

And you don't need to use a bloack of wood or anything if you use the fatory jack points. Take a look at the OE jack sometime, it's fine if your jack has a slot for the seam weld.

Kevin M · 2006-04-07, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

That's not a bottle jack.

Indeed, right you are Ken. Good thing it isn't.

Dean · 2006-04-07, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Indeed, right you are Ken. Good thing it isn't.

His point is your earlier post said it was...

Oh, and the Harbor Freight aluminum floor jacks are at $69.99... Probably a better deal.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039

And 5 Gal air tanks are $22.99, and 10 Gal are $32.99.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=41712

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40057

cody · 2006-04-07, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Indeed, right you are Ken. Good thing it isn't.

I see how you are.

Kevin M · 2006-04-07, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

His point is your earlier post said it was...

Oh, and the Harbor Freight aluminum floor jacks are at $69.99... Probably a better deal.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039

And 5 Gal air tanks are $22.99, and 10 Gal are $32.99.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=41712

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=40057

The HF jack is definitely a better deal, that wasn't why I brought it up. A jack that has a base that doesn't need to move to lift the car was the point, because it can be used in places where you don't have a relatively smooth, flat surface. Like old driveways, the street, RFR, part of Stead's paddock, etc.

And damn, those 5 gal tanks are calling my name...

cody · 2006-04-07, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

And damn, those 5 gal tanks are calling my name...

If you go, grab me a 5 gallon tank. I'll pay you back.

Dean · 2006-04-07, 08:27 PM

I've been very hapy with my "Truck Air" compressor.(About $40) I burned up 2-3 of the cheepy compressors but the Truck air has lasted 5+ years so far. I'm not a big fan of the tanks...

Kevin M · 2006-04-07, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

If you go, grab me a 5 gallon tank. I'll pay you back.

Not til after next payday, or some money falls from the sky for me.

cody · 2006-04-07, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

I've been very hapy with my "Truck Air" compressor.(About $40) I burned up 2-3 of the cheepy compressors but the Truck air has lasted 5+ years so far. I'm not a big fan of the tanks...

I hate that thing. I'm still bleeding from it's vicious bite.

JK

Do you just not like having to fill up the air tank or what?

cody · 2006-04-07, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

Not til after next payday, or some money falls from the sky for me.

No worries, I don't really need one now anyway...unless my car falls from the sky...er wait.

Dean · 2006-04-07, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

Do you just not like having to fill up the air tank or what?

Lets see, 3 or more people used my compressor to raise tires 5-10lbs per corner. Show me a tank that does that in the space of my compressor and weighs 3 pounds, has almost no chance of exploding and I'll buy it.

And I am not responsible for operator error...

cody · 2006-04-07, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Lets see, 3 or more people used my compressor to raise tires 5-10lbs per corner. Show me a tank that does that in the space of my compressor and weighs 3 pounds, has almost no chance of exploding and I'll buy it.

And I am not responsible for operator error...

Do you need a hug Dean? You sound unhappy.

A1337STI · 2006-04-07, 09:47 PM

I so almost bought that jack at wallmart the other day. i belive they were asking $59 ish for it. i ended up deciding on a 2.5 ton jack with a 16" lift so i could just jack up one end at a time. but you don't know how tempted i was to buy the eletric and be super lazy ... i still kinda regret not buying it. but i wanted to save the $30 and got a jack for $30 that comes with a carrying case... (damn the chineese!)

Ezdno · 2006-04-07, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cody

That's not a bottle jack.

That would be what is commonly known as.....the power scissor jack.

2006-04-07, 08:53 AM	#1
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Summit Just left there this morning, they had this little dude on sale, jack. Just thought I'd let people know, also 5 gallon air tank $30, and Rebco Pressure gauges $20 (we used these for our racing, albeit the 0-15 psi version) Also, Scott, here is a proficient welding "kit" 130 amps should be able to weld around 3/8" steel no problem. I would say, for-go the extras (cart and such) and just buy the one with the highest amperage while still maintaining 120v, (electricity is expensive!) You're first project should be a welder cart anyways. One more thing, the jack was pretty low profile. __________________ Can anybody fly this thing? Last edited by bruspeed; 2006-04-07 at 08:55 AM. Reason: shut-up, no ones perfect!

2006-04-07, 10:40 AM	#3
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	That reminds me, I was in Walbogs the other day, and they had electric jacks for about $55! They plug into your accessory outlet like the compressor pumps. Very tempting, they would work well in places the jack wont work, like gravelly parking lots. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-04-07, 10:49 AM	#5
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	It's a bottle-jack type, the base doesn't move. It probably would fit under the car if it fits under the siderail. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-04-07, 11:00 AM	#7
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I said "gravelly" not "gravel." Aluminum jacks like most of us have suck ass when rocks are binding up the rollers. But it would probably work in gravel too as long as it was fairly solid dirt wit only a little gravel on top. And yes, it could lift an Impreza. It owuld have to lift 5000+ pound cars I would expect. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-04-07, 03:17 PM	#9
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I have as yet to see a bottle jack that is short enought to fit under any sporty car. And unless you really want to bork your jack points, you need to distribute the load with a block of wood or soething which makes clearance worse... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-04-07, 10:37 AM	#2
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Wow, I may have to pick up that jack and an air tank...oh wait I'm carless.

2006-04-07, 10:51 AM	#6
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I don't get it. Why would a bottle jack be better on gravel? It has a smaller base than a floor jack. I mean, it would be easier to position, but wouldn't it sink? Could it lift the front of an Impreza?

2006-04-07, 11:09 AM	#8
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I see how you are.

2006-04-07, 03:26 PM	#10
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	4-1/8" high. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-04-07, 03:27 PM	#12
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	And you don't need to use a bloack of wood or anything if you use the fatory jack points. Take a look at the OE jack sometime, it's fine if your jack has a slot for the seam weld. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-04-07, 08:27 PM	#18
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I've been very hapy with my "Truck Air" compressor.(About $40) I burned up 2-3 of the cheepy compressors but the Truck air has lasted 5+ years so far. I'm not a big fan of the tanks... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-04-07, 09:47 PM	#24
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	I so almost bought that jack at wallmart the other day. i belive they were asking $59 ish for it. i ended up deciding on a 2.5 ton jack with a 16" lift so i could just jack up one end at a time. but you don't know how tempted i was to buy the eletric and be super lazy ... i still kinda regret not buying it. but i wanted to save the $30 and got a jack for $30 that comes with a carrying case... (damn the chineese!) __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

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