MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: chrisr763 on January 15, 2013, 11:05:34 pm
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I am looking to buy a low jack and need to know what weight jack to buy.
Any recomendations would also be appreciated :happy2:
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A 1.25 ton jack will be fine.
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A 1.25 ton jack will be fine.
:innocent: There's me looking at 2T jacks thinking id have to get one! as my last was 2T.
Think im going to go for a 1.5T racing jack
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You're only be lifting part of the car's weight with the jack so no need for a 2 tonne one.
Then again bigger may be better. :laugh:
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You're only be lifting part of the car's weight with the jack so no need for a 2 tonne one.
Then again bigger may be better. :laugh:
Always is.
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A 1.25 ton jack will be fine.
:innocent: There's me looking at 2T jacks thinking id have to get one! as my last was 2T.
Think im going to go for a 1.5T racing jack
So why post if you know what your going to get in the first place? :confused:
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A 1.25 ton jack will be fine.
:innocent: There's me looking at 2T jacks thinking id have to get one! as my last was 2T.
Think im going to go for a 1.5T racing jack
So why post if you know what your going to get in the first place? :confused:
Well I didnt know if a 1.5T would suffice. And if people reccomended places or brands to go for...
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Fair doos.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clarke-CTJ1250A-1-Tonne-Aluminium-Trolley-Jack-FAST-DELIVERY-/261149978464?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item3ccdc06f60
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Liftmaster-Low-Profile-Aluminium-LED-Quicklift-Racing-Trolley-Jack-1-5-Ton-GS-CE-/271068583716?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item3f1cf25724
Opinions on the above two jacks please :smiley: :notworthy:
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Costco.
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Costco.
:evilgrin: Hedge! Thats neither of the above :grin: :laugh:
Do you have to have a costco card? :ashamed:
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Yes. :happy2:
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I went with Luis to buy his jack last year as he wasn't a member. :smiley:
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I went with Luis to buy his jack last year as he wasn't a member. :smiley:
Where abouts are you based then? And the nearest is Reading? :chicken:
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I live in the same place as you and work in Reading. :evilgrin:
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Anyone got opinions on the above Jacks? :P
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Either of those you posted will be fine.
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I went with Luis to buy his jack last year as he wasn't a member. :smiley:
Which Jack did he buy Ian? Do costco have a few different ones? :happy2:
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He bought an Arcan 3tonne monster which I think was on special.
They have different ones all the time. Might go for a recce tomorrow. :smiley:
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He bought an Arcan 3tonne monster which I think was on special.
They have different ones all the time. Might go for a recce tomorrow. :smiley:
Great. :happy2:
I want to see a full video review of all Aluminium low profile jacks…. please :laugh:
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Got mine from costco. Think it was £100 which is a bargain. Nice and light and yes its a beast.
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He bought an Arcan 3tonne monster which I think was on special.
They have different ones all the time. Might go for a recce tomorrow. :smiley:
Great. :happy2:
I want to see a full video review of all Aluminium low profile jacks…. please :laugh:
I'm sure you don't want me posting videos. :wink:
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He bought an Arcan 3tonne monster which I think was on special.
They have different ones all the time. Might go for a recce tomorrow. :smiley:
Great. :happy2:
I want to see a full video review of all Aluminium low profile jacks…. please :laugh:
I'm sure you don't want me posting videos. :wink:
No not really, but if u do go and there is a bargain will you get the details?
I'm going to Leeds on Friday so I could at a push pop in to Costco there. :happy2:
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He bought an Arcan 3tonne monster which I think was on special.
They have different ones all the time. Might go for a recce tomorrow. :smiley:
Great. :happy2:
I want to see a full video review of all Aluminium low profile jacks…. please :laugh:
I'm sure you don't want me posting videos. :wink:
No not really, but if u do go and there is a bargain will you get the details?
I'm going to Leeds on Friday so I could at a push pop in to Costco there. :happy2:
sheffield branch had some in earlier thos week pal
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No not really, but if u do go and there is a bargain will you get the details?
Of course. :happy2:
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I live in the same place as you :evilgrin:
....Chris, I would check that no-one has crept in unseen and moved into your spare bedroom.
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I live in the same place as you :evilgrin:
....Chris, I would check that no-one has crept in unseen and moved into your spare bedroom.
Point noted. :scared:
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I've got this one.
http://www.workshopping.co.uk/product/trolley-jack-15tonne-aluminium-rocket-lift/RJA1500/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shop&utm_campaign=feed (http://www.workshopping.co.uk/product/trolley-jack-15tonne-aluminium-rocket-lift/RJA1500/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shop&utm_campaign=feed)
I realise its a bit more than the ones you've put up. Can't fault the Sealey build quality and the twin piston rocket lift works a treat.
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I've got this one.
http://www.workshopping.co.uk/product/trolley-jack-15tonne-aluminium-rocket-lift/RJA1500/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shop&utm_campaign=feed (http://www.workshopping.co.uk/product/trolley-jack-15tonne-aluminium-rocket-lift/RJA1500/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shop&utm_campaign=feed)
I realise its a bit more than the ones you've put up. Can't fault the Sealey build quality and the twin piston rocket lift works a treat.
....That looks as if it would cope very well with very low cars (mine has only 95mm road clearance). Do you know if it does?
EDIT: Actually I've just read that its max chassis height is 145mm so I guess it wouldn't work on mine.
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Woah that think looks like a tank! :notworthy: Brilliant :grin:
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I've got this one.
http://www.workshopping.co.uk/product/trolley-jack-15tonne-aluminium-rocket-lift/RJA1500/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shop&utm_campaign=feed (http://www.workshopping.co.uk/product/trolley-jack-15tonne-aluminium-rocket-lift/RJA1500/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shop&utm_campaign=feed)
I realise its a bit more than the ones you've put up. Can't fault the Sealey build quality and the twin piston rocket lift works a treat.
....That looks as if it would cope very well with very low cars (mine has only 95mm road clearance). Do you know if it does?
Capacity:1.5tonne
Minimum Saddle Height:85mm
Maximum Saddle Height:445mm
Maximum Chassis Height:145mm
Length:625mm
Weight:20kg
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Why is the 2.5 tonne version cheaper?
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Why is the 2.5 tonne version cheaper?
Model No:RJAS2500
Capacity:2.5tonne
Minimum Saddle Height:94mm
Maximum Saddle Height:468mm
Maximum Chassis Height:150mm
Length:592mm
Weight:26kg
In comparison to the one above. Its partly made of steel so heavier and not as low entry.
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I've just had a phone chat with Workshopping about those lightweight jacks and the saddle height at the jacking point is the critical measurement.
The guy I spoke to was extremely helpful and not at all a hard-sell but more interested in a customer getting what they actually need. He reckoned that a Mk5 Golf would be fine on a 1.5 tonne rated jack especially as the jack wouldn't be lifting up the whole car!
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....That looks as if it would cope very well with very low cars (mine has only 95mm road clearance). Do you know if it does?
EDIT: Actually I've just read that its max chassis height is 145mm so I guess it wouldn't work on mine.
Where are you jacking it up from Robin? Off the sill should be fine as it doesnt go that far in to get to the jacking points.
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I've just had a phone chat with Workshopping about those lightweight jacks and the saddle height at the jacking point is the critical measurement.
The guy I spoke to was extremely helpful and not at all a hard-sell but more interested in a customer getting what they actually need. He reckoned that a Mk5 Golf would be fine on a 1.5 tonne rated jack especially as the jack wouldn't be lifting up the whole car!
I was told a 1.25T jack would be fine on a MK5 Golf as again, it isnt lifting the whole car. :popcornsoda:
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....That looks as if it would cope very well with very low cars (mine has only 95mm road clearance). Do you know if it does?
EDIT: Actually I've just read that its max chassis height is 145mm so I guess it wouldn't work on mine.
Where are you jacking it up from Robin? Off the sill should be fine as it doesnt go that far in to get to the jacking points.
....Always safer to use the jacking points. I would have to venture into my car's batcave with my tape measure to check it [says he who actually doesn't need to buy a jack and can't really afford it anyway].
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got these jacking pads on mine
http://www.psituning.com/product.php/21370/ecs_volkswagen___audi_jack_pad_adapter
better safe than sorry when crawling underneath, then lower onto axel stands under jacking points.
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Do these
got these jacking pads on mine
http://www.psituning.com/product.php/21370/ecs_volkswagen___audi_jack_pad_adapter
better safe than sorry when crawling underneath, then lower onto axel stands under jacking points.
Fit a TDI?
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Jack.
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They also had 3 tonne ratchet axle stands for about 15quid.
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Got one of these a couple of weeks back....Superb :happy2:
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Do these got these jacking pads on mine
http://www.psituning.com/product.php/21370/ecs_volkswagen___audi_jack_pad_adapter
better safe than sorry when crawling underneath, then lower onto axel stands under jacking points.
Fit a TDI?
Yes Chris, i think the floorpan design is the same on all golf mk5's, they fit my gt tdi ok.
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I know nothing about jacks lol, are these any good?
From Lidl £19.99, 3yrs warranty:
http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg//SID-7FF48947-0BD4AD7B/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_35171.htm?offerdate=&ar2=&ERR=noservice
From Halfords, £21.99:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_217011_langId_-1_categoryId_255207
Both 2 tonne.
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I know nothing about jacks lol, are these any good?
From Lidl £19.99, 3yrs warranty:
http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg//SID-7FF48947-0BD4AD7B/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_35171.htm?offerdate=&ar2=&ERR=noservice
From Halfords, £21.99:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_217011_langId_-1_categoryId_255207
Both 2 tonne.
Lidl one looks like a toy to me im sorry. Doesnt get my vote.
Basically the reason this topic was started was because my current jack, similar to the halfords one doesnt fit under my lowered car.
The halfords one will do a standard height GTi or most other cars not 4x4 (truck) fine :happy2:
PLease read below
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Mandy... those ones really chew the chassis of your car up, avoid.
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got these jacking pads on mine
http://www.psituning.com/product.php/21370/ecs_volkswagen___audi_jack_pad_adapter
better safe than sorry when crawling underneath, then lower onto axel stands under jacking points.
Why all that expense as those lift pads are cheaper when bought directly from an Audi dealer.
You'll need four of both.
8N0 804 583 - lift pad rubbers, retail ~£1.15 each
8N0 803 855 - lift pad hard inserts, retail ~£2.35 each
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Mandy... those ones really chew the chassis of your car up, avoid.
Ah right, I thought the Halfords one might be alright cos it got some good reviews. I'm not looking to buy one anyway. :grin:
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got these jacking pads on mine
http://www.psituning.com/product.php/21370/ecs_volkswagen___audi_jack_pad_adapter
better safe than sorry when crawling underneath, then lower onto axel stands under jacking points.
Why all that expense as those lift pads are cheaper when bought directly from an Audi dealer.
You'll need four of both.
8N0 804 583 - lift pad rubbers, retail ~£1.15 each
8N0 803 855 - lift pad hard inserts, retail ~£2.35 each
Or do the S3 jacking points for about 40quid.
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Lots of conflicting advice when it comes to these bungs. Allegedly they're designed for a 2 post lift, where the weight is distributed between all 4 points at the same time.
Some for sale here in case anyone wants one?!
http://www.garageequipmentdirect.co.uk/contents/en-uk/d25.html