Meathead Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Hi I need a new trolley jack and axel stands, bought one from argos a while back, but after i had used it a couple of times i was in argos buying shelves etc and saw on the wall a recall notice for the set as the axel stands were prone to failure O_O (yes they could have given way at anytime with the wheel off and me under it with only my body stopping the car hitting the ground and damaging my fragile fibreglass bumper.. im sure i would have been fine though ) anyways, it doesnt need to be able to lift a tank of anything, but i dont want to die either, something liek this do the job: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2TON-HYDRAULIC-FLOOR-TROLLEY-JACK-PAIR-3T-AXLE-STANDS-/140502318799?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item20b6973ecf unless someone can reccomend a better one, or if any member in the Kent area has a spare one they want rid of... holla back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbo83 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 (edited) Do you a link to the ones recalled by argos as thats where i bought mine! edit: Just found it, will take it back for sure now! Of all the things to have a recall on, something that is holding 1.5 tonnes above someone. http://www.argos.co.uk/static/StaticDisplay/includeName/productRecalls.htm#JackKit Edited April 27, 2011 by wilbo83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 whoa never knew the argos website listed all of its recalled items, there are a LOT of them, and so many of them for babies and small children O_o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugster Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 On a lighter note Meathead, was it you in Beaver road Ashford this afternoon around 2ish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 if beaver road is the one that goes past the fish and chip shop "marinos" then indeed it was. was it you in the gen 7, grey wheels, red calipers with white "celica" decals on them? saw the car had club stickers on the rear quater window so gave the driver "the nod" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherv Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I bought 3 ton rated stands from Halfrauds a while back,my gen4 stood on them the best part of a year with no probs,theyre very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinter Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Low-Profile-Aluminium-LED-Racing-Trolley-Jack-1-5-Ton-/260756933565?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item3cb6530bbd I got this, very handy low profile one due to my car being slammed and kitted. most garages wont touch my car, so do it all my own. As for axel stands i got these. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_253949_categoryId_165727_langId_-1?cm_sp=Intelligent_Offer-_-Product_List_Zone_1-_-Blank&iozone=PLPz1 All been great so far, and the LED's in the jack are really usefull!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted April 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 leds on the jack is well clever, £85 is a bit pricey though O_o i have the same problem with my car, although the suspension hasnt been altered (yet) my car wont go up ramps as the front bumper is so low, so i have to use a garage that has a pit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinter Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Yeah was a bit pricey, but i like it!! I do know some garages that i can go to. REWorx in portsmouth has a lift thats dropped into the floor so its same level, also FCM in Bristol, and various other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenc1603 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I've had an Argos trolley jack for over 10 years and its still going strong. Axel stands I got them from Halfords. Think they are 3 ton rated and are well chunky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan23 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 i got this jack from ebay, 2 ton low profile 80mm clearance if your car is lowered, and it was a very respectable price, it held my car up for two days and also jacked my old mans caddy van with tools in the back fine http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/German-Unitec-Low-Profile-2-Ton-Hydrualic-Car-Jack-/270686635823?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item3f062e472f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Word of advice for anyone using jacks and axle stands and going under the car - once your wheel is off - stick it under the car - that way if your axle stand or jack gives up - or even your sill gives in - your wheel will stop it landing on you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan23 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Word of advice for anyone using jacks and axle stands and going under the car - once your wheel is off - stick it under the car - that way if your axle stand or jack gives up - or even your sill gives in - your wheel will stop it landing on you good advice, something i always do, also saves you from damaging your car if it falls off the jack or stands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinter Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 Word of advice for anyone using jacks and axle stands and going under the car - once your wheel is off - stick it under the car - that way if your axle stand or jack gives up - or even your sill gives in - your wheel will stop it landing on you I always do Safety first in my game!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornet Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I bought this kit recently http://www.screwfix.com/p/2-tonne-combi-kit/66742 seemed a good price and does the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazz54 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 I bought a Sealey trolley jack 30 years ago which still works perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan23 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 id got for a low jack tbh, these kits are great but go low and most of the time you find yourself having to run the wheels up a bit of wood or similar, my car is lowered 40mm and a normal jack wont fit under my car, hence the reason i opted for a low profile jack. something to think about when buying your trolley jacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinter Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 id got for a low jack tbh, these kits are great but go low and most of the time you find yourself having to run the wheels up a bit of wood or similar, my car is lowered 40mm and a normal jack wont fit under my car, hence the reason i opted for a low profile jack. something to think about when buying your trolley jacks Mine is slammed and i find it hard to jack mine up from the sides even with my low profile jack, takes some jiggery pokery, or just slid it in from the back and jack it up off the rear cross member, or from ther front tow point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan23 Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 yeah i find it hard getting my low profile jack under too, just about misses the skirt cant jack up from the front of the 6 like that i dont think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh3p Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 do a search on B&Q's website for "car jacks" they have a few & axle stands etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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