Best Jack/Jack Stands for FJ60

[M0untaineer]

Howdy All- Getting a new floor jack and jack stands... a little leery of the chinese made brands...anyone have any recommendations...looking at 3+ ton floor jack and 6-ton stands?

Really dig the Hein-Werners, but a little pricey...I guess you pay for what you get though...

 

[YotaJosh]

It's hard to beat the price and quality of the good 'ole Harbor Freight orange 6 ton stands. I don't think they are orange anymore though.

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-ton-jack-stand-set-38847.html

As for jacks, I would advise against any of the cheaper Craftsman jacks. I have one that was a bundle deal with stands and it has issues. It bleeds down in a few hours, the handle is cheap, and the spring that keeps the handle upright has broken so the handle falls down a lot. Plus, it doesn't really have good release control. It's kinda all or nothing sometimes.

This Arcan jack that Northern tool sells gets good reviews from other offroaders.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200345429_200345429

Napa usually has good jacks, too.

The Hein-Werners are nice, but pricey. I think for occasional use, a sub-$200 jack ought to work for many years to come.

 

[M0untaineer]

Josh- Thanks...great advice...I've also heard good things about the Arcan jack...

 

[JWaldz]

As for jacks, I would advise against any of the cheaper Craftsman jacks. I have one that was a bundle deal with stands and it has issues. It bleeds down in a few hours, the handle is cheap, and the spring that keeps the handle upright has broken so the handle falls down a lot. Plus, it doesn't really have good release control. It's kinda all or nothing sometimes.

Your jack does suck Josh.. I think it's time for a new one as well.

 

[YotaLance]

Your jack does suck Josh.. I think it's time for a new one as well.

Christmas is coming up, maybe Santa Waldo can get him a new one

 

[JWaldz]

haha, I'm better at supplying the moon shine. It's bout that time to make another batch. I have one jar left over from last year that I'm keeping around.

 

[fjfodee]

Occasionally NAPA has a sale on their jacks.
Sometimes up to $100 off. I have 2 or 3 and never had a problem.

A quick lift (double piston) jack is the only way to go IMO.

 

[YotaLance]

haha, I'm better at supplying the moon shine. It's bout that time to make another batch. I have one jar left over from last year that I'm keeping around.

I have a bottle left too. Is it okay to leave out of the refrigerator cause I forgot I had it and it hasn't been refrigerated...

 

[JWaldz]

I have a bottle left too. Is it okay to leave out of the refrigerator cause I forgot I had it and it hasn't been refrigerated...

Texting you

 

[fjfodee]

NAPA has a nice 3.5 ton floor jack on sale right now for $250.00
I have one of these and it is very heavy duty. Not a quick lift, but really nice.

Reg. price is $395...part # is 791-6420