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Portable Jack?

My nephews bought one. Works ok for some things but I'd rather use a floor jack and stands, because it only lifts that high anyway. Useing a creeper is only accessible from the front or back. And you have to find a place to keep it when not in use or leave it in the middle of the floor.
 
Here's a good idea, made out of 2x4's and cheap.

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I see many advantages. Less time to lift/lower verses using a floor jack and stands. Less effort too. Portable. When folded flat may be able to store under a work bench/table,or on a heavy duty storage shelf, maybe hang on a wall. I would like to see some reviews of current owners and find the pros and cons.
 
My neighbor has one that looks a little sturdier and nicer.

I agree that it pretty much renders access to the center of the car difficult at best.

For our cars (with strong metal bumpers), an air jack works real good.

I've bought two of them from yard sales (yes, yard sales) for about $100 each.

They are identical "Gray" brand, and super durable.

I even made adapters for my 73 slotted bumpers from a pair of gm bumper jacks I got for $10 each and $20 of Lowes steel stock.

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They are capable of lifting a car about 5 feet off the ground, but I usually stay about 3 feet.

Before I got the second one, I would lift the rear, place stands, then repeat for the front.

HUGE time saver versus just about any floor jack.
 
I like the looks of those stands made of 2 x 4's. would have to be so much studier than jack stands. ,, with that wide base, and surely plenty strong???? I admit when I finally get a concrete floor to work on, will be great!!!!! ha
 
You can pick up those lifts on Craigslist cheap.
I got one last week 400.00 lifts 6k about 4.5 ft. No your not going to use it for a trans job.
My plan was for body work but have found already it's a perfect adjustable work bench
 
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