Don't use 4x4 lumber. Get a piece of railroad tie and saw it off the length you need. Much more stable.

 

my dad bought this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=140059628829

to bad i dont live up in nebraska where he lives...damn old men and their toys...oh and his shop has tile floor with heat and ac!

 

Bought an Astro 2 1/2 ton floor jack from the Cornwell dealer about 20 yeasr ago, still workin great.

 

The Big Red or low boy Lincoln copy? I have two of the Lincoln type that I got as refurbished from Astro when I was a Cornwell dealer 10+ years ago. They are still going strong, good jacks and I sold tons of those things.

Most affordable jacks are now disposable. So I would shop price and ease of return, the Costco jack looks good and their return policy is great.

 

That michelin one at sam's is good. I work there in the tire shop and we use one all the time. We've had it for about 2 years

 

Do not get under the vehicle until it is securely supported!

 

holy 3.5yo thread revival, batman!

 

Yea I'm pretty proud of that one, but it's not for the faint of heart ( a little wobbly).

 

I have a craftsman 3 ton and it works like a champ