By: ToolGuy
Life Lessons from the Corner Of Poor Judgment: *If* you decide to tow an inoperable vehicle 2 miles home on flat ground at night using your operable vehicle (NOT RECOMMENDED), use the smallest wimpiest...
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If the chain/strap whatever, is dragging, just stop, pull over, call tow truck, AAA, whatever. Please… You sorta gotta know what you’re doing. At this point I’m sure there’s a “how-to…” youtube video...
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Request to TTAC – Can you review hydraulic floor jacks? Suitable for a Lexus IS: $50 Harbor Freight special, or $300 low-profile aluminum jack? (I promise to click through the referral links!)
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Secret Hi5, I can’t resist. – Get low profile – Get a relatively high maximum lift – Get 3-ton minimum – Steel vs. aluminum – cost, safety factor (fatigue life) P.S. I know where you can get a “3 Ton...
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These are the sort of things I’ve always sourced at flea markets and garage sales, along with jumper cables, wheel chocks, tire irons, jacks, tools/equipment, etc. So it seems bizarre to buy them new,...
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“Fatigue Life” Does that favor steel for longevity? I have a bad back, so would prefer lightweight where possible.
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Secret Hi5, You’re fine either way – an aluminum or a steel jack has a safety factor engineered in to account for poor welds/whatever. Since I never lift my floor jack, I prioritize cost over weight –...
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