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ChrisJLW

posted on 27/8/04 at 01:33 PM Reply With Quote
Trolley jacks

The seals on my Sealey 2 ton trolley jack have given out after 2 years of intensive use (up & down more often than Jordan's knickers ) and it's going to cost more to get it serviced than buy a new one.

Any recommendations for a replacement?





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nick205

posted on 27/8/04 at 01:42 PM Reply With Quote
Did you see this thread?

BIG RAMPS

Maybe a little impratical, but no seals to worry about!






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Ben_Copeland

posted on 27/8/04 at 02:11 PM Reply With Quote
Halfords and Machine Mart do nice little 2 ton jacks. Mines been going a good number of years now (halfords)

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scoobyis2cool

posted on 27/8/04 at 03:09 PM Reply With Quote
I've got one of the halfords ones, had it about a year and no trouble yet. I got it in a package with 2 axle stands, think the whole lot came to 30 or 40 quid

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Bob da builder

posted on 27/8/04 at 04:03 PM Reply With Quote
hey up mate

i had the same problems with my sealey jack (think its a 3 or 4 tone jack) it was out of warrity, i spoke to the guys i got it off (local motor factor) who happily sent it back for me and i got a new one, didnt cost me a penny!!

gota be worth a try!!

bob






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Chris_R

posted on 27/8/04 at 04:54 PM Reply With Quote
I always thought this was a good idea. It's a 2 tonne "Quick Lift" Trolley Jack from Machine Mart. Quite cheap too.





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Ben_Copeland

posted on 27/8/04 at 05:04 PM Reply With Quote
The quick lift ones dont tend to last as long. Guess they wear out quicker





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rusty nuts

posted on 27/8/04 at 05:32 PM Reply With Quote
trolley jacks

I had a Bradbury 1.5 ton trolley jack that was in daily use for over 20 years until someone borrowed it . managed to pick up a secondhand one at a garage closing sale as they are no longer made may be worth checking with s/h garage equipment suppliers. Even if you have to repair one they are the rolls royce of trolley jacks and will last you a lifetime. Rusty
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Peteff

posted on 27/8/04 at 06:50 PM Reply With Quote
Mine was sagging a while back...

Trolley jack I mean. I thought it was shot but I put some fresh drybolic oil in it and its been good ever since. It leaks a bit past the seals but it doesn't drop gradually like it was doing.





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ChrisJLW

posted on 30/8/04 at 07:46 PM Reply With Quote
Cheers lads.

Mine only goes up so far and then stops, no matter how much you pump it !

Oil leaking from all the seals, bit rubbish really.

I was looking at the Clarke jacks in machine mart, not bad for 17 quid!

Will have a look round E-bay for a Bradbury, Rusty, but I need to replace the old one soon.

Unfortunately the guys at the shop said it'd cost more than a new one to service and didn't offer me a replacement .





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dern

posted on 31/8/04 at 08:30 AM Reply With Quote
My last halfords jack lasted 15 years of regular use so I simply bought two more.

Regards,

Mark

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