New jack recommendation....

[Towpack]

As per the title really. I’m looking for a long reach jack to make lifting the rear end of the 80 a bit easier. Anyone got any recommendations?
Looking at this one....https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ctj3gls-3-tonne-heavy-duty-commercial-t/

Currently use this one...http://www.halfords.com/workshop-to...lfords-2-5-tonne-speedy-lift-4x4-trolley-jack which lifts the weight OK but won’t reach the rear diff easily.

 

[Kiera Wells]

No you don't what at one you want they use here in the work shop.Wolf 3 Tonne 40kg Garage Trolley Jack Fast Rising Dual Twin Pistons Fast Lifting quicker

 

[Towpack]

What is the chassis length? It doesn’t say in the ad.It looks no longer than the one I have. The long reach Clarke jack at 1.3m looks ideal.

 

[Chris]

I have one very similar to the one that Kiera posted and it's been fine, but I like the idea of a longer one to save having to scrabble around on the drive to get it under the diff.

 

[David]

No you don't what at one you want they use here in the work shop.Wolf 3 Tonne 40kg Garage Trolley Jack Fast Rising Dual Twin Pistons Fast Lifting quicker

I have one sort of like this, ok for what it is, but would be better a bit longer, the longer reach Clark ones are pretty good

 

[Towpack]

I like the idea of a longer one to save having to scrabble around on the drive to get it under the diff.

That's the only reason I want one Chris. When I jack the rear end the handle is so far under the truck it severely limits the stroke making it a right PITA.

 

[uHu]

What you need is a higher lifting height than any of those mentioned above. 800 mm is good for a cruiser. This one from amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-483...571&sr=8-121&keywords=trolley+jack+heavy+duty
is the one I have, I think, only that mine is red. I use only the foot pedal for lifting, and have stuck a socket wrench with a T-bar into the handle-hole for opening and closing the valve. That way you can push the jack as far under as you need, and still have no problem jacking. Lifts one end of the 100 no problem.