pendrag

Guys, I'm looking for a floor jack for my runner. I want something over 3 tons and that lifts at least 21". I'm going to stay away from the craftsman brand since I've been reading some horror stories about their quality control issues over the last couple years.

Here are the two I'm looking at:
Torin Big Red SUV floor Jack 3.5 Tons
$109 at Northern Tool, but I'm an hour away from a location. I might be able to have my brother in law pick it up and get it when I go visiting. Shipping isn't an option, since the jack weighs 100 lbs.


GM Performance 3 ton SUV high lift jack
$70 at K-Mart. This one's available locally, but I'm not sure about the brand.

I want one that'll last years and give me high quality for my money.

Can anyone suggest another option?

heresjohnny

the one from k-mart looks like the one i have. my grandpa had it for years and now i have it but it really doesn't go high enough for a 4wd toyota and seems a little unstable. if it was me i would probably just go with a craftsman. their stuff is still decent.

pendrag

I'm reading a lot online about craftsman jacks blowing their seals after only a few uses. Multiple folks are complaining.

noflyzone

My craftsman jack is heading to the scrapyard. It leaks worse than my Jeep.

On the Big Red.... That looks like the same model my buddy bought for his shop. Almost useless also. The gears from the handle to the pump are sheet metal. THey could have changed in the past 6 months so you might want to put your eyes on it.

pendrag

So anybody else want to recommend or warn against a jack in the 3-4 ton range? Remember, I'm looking for one that lifts to around 21" and isn't a craftsman.

OSU4Runner

Stay away from the GM jack. I made the mistake of buying one.........$70 worth of junk