[Mgs] car jack question

[Barney Gaylord]

For a small car like an LBC a diamond jack is the cat's meow for 
light weight carry in the boot convenience, and cheap too.  Some 
people call it a scissors jack, but no scissors links, simpler and 
lighter.  It also closes very low to get under a car with a flat 
tire.  8-1/2 pounds for the steel version, 3-1/2 pounds for the 
aluminum version.  When they cost $20 new they gotta be cheaper at a 
bone yard.  Lots of retired cars have them, and many have never been 
used.  See here: http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/travel/tp102.htm

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-1-2-half-ton-scissor-jack-66907.html
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Torin-Jacks-1.5-Ton-Scissor-Jack/14560046

If you want a good service jack for the garage, get a hydraulic floor 
jack with HIGH LIFT.
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-capacity-low-profile-floor-jack-94629.html


At 01:26 PM 10/31/2010 -0600, Councill, David wrote:
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>.... what might be a good jack to purchase? Something readily available. ....
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