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Offline Brenbo

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Which Trolley Jack Would You Recommend?
« on: 14 July 2016, 08:49 »
I am currently awaiting the arrival of my new Golf R in a few weeks time.  I have specified Pretoria wheels on my Golf R.  Due to this I feel I may have to take extra care of the wheels than I already do.  I do not have a trolley jack at present so taking the wheels is a bit of a bind.  I am thinking of buying a trolley jack to make removal of the wheels much easier.  Which Trolley Jack would you guys recommend for me to purchase so removal of the wheels is much easier and quicker to boot?   :smiley:


Offline Gnasher

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Re: Which Trolley Jack Would You Recommend?
« Reply #1 on: 14 July 2016, 09:40 »
No particular brand to recommend but ensure it has a rubber pad on the top of the lift to minimise damage to the underside of the car.
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Re: Which Trolley Jack Would You Recommend?
« Reply #2 on: 14 July 2016, 09:51 »
I bought a Clarke CTJ2250LP in February. Only used it once so far when I took the wheels off to clean and apply C5 wheel armour, but seems quite good. Better than the cheap one I had for my last car. It was in the top few of an auto express group test as well.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ctj2250lp-2-25-tonne-low-profile-trolle/
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Re: Which Trolley Jack Would You Recommend?
« Reply #3 on: 14 July 2016, 14:23 »
I bought this after a recommendation from a member on here
http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/trolley-jacks/tjl2c-2-ton-low-profile-trolley-jack-with-case

It works a treat and isn't a daft price.
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Re: Which Trolley Jack Would You Recommend?
« Reply #4 on: 14 July 2016, 15:19 »
These get a decent review and are from Costco so no hassle if there are any problems.
http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/arcan-2000kg-aluminiumsteel-service-jack-model-hj2000eu-900930

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Re: Which Trolley Jack Would You Recommend?
« Reply #5 on: 14 July 2016, 15:32 »
I bought a Clarke CTJ2250LP in February. Only used it once so far when I took the wheels off to clean and apply C5 wheel armour, but seems quite good. Better than the cheap one I had for my last car. It was in the top few of an auto express group test as well.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ctj2250lp-2-25-tonne-low-profile-trolle/

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Offline Brenbo

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Re: Which Trolley Jack Would You Recommend?
« Reply #6 on: 14 July 2016, 17:36 »
These get a decent review and are from Costco so no hassle if there are any problems.
http://www.costco.co.uk/view/p/arcan-2000kg-aluminiumsteel-service-jack-model-hj2000eu-900930


After lots of reading reviews and weighing up pros & cons between each jack put forward, I have finally took the plunge and bought the Arcan trolley jack as shown above.  I was tempted for a time by a Draper low profile trolley jack but it was a good £30+ more than the Arcan without a rubber pad on the saddle. 

Many thanks guy for all your swift suggestions.  Now roll on delivery of my car, so I can use the jack as intended.   :smiley:


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Re: Which Trolley Jack Would You Recommend?
« Reply #7 on: 14 July 2016, 21:05 »
Had an arcan for over two years and very happy with it

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Re: Which Trolley Jack Would You Recommend?
« Reply #8 on: 15 July 2016, 10:25 »
I bought the Halfords own brand 2 tonne low level jack a few years ago whilst it was on promo, sure I paid something ridiculous like £30 with two axle stands too.

With me only using it once every 4-6 months to rotate or clean the wheels its plenty adequate for my needs and not had a problem with it.
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Re: Which Trolley Jack Would You Recommend?
« Reply #9 on: 15 July 2016, 13:35 »
I bought the Halfords own brand 2 tonne low level jack a few years ago whilst it was on promo, sure I paid something ridiculous like £30 with two axle stands too.

With me only using it once every 4-6 months to rotate or clean the wheels its plenty adequate for my needs and not had a problem with it.
I noticed on the auto express review of trolley jacks it was a Halfords trolley jack at No2 as the second best jack reviewed. Infact it could be the one you bought?