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Old 18-Aug-2011, 13:15
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Originally Posted by ChrisBushell
When I was looking a few years ago for mine, one very good bit of advice I was given was dont go for one with a built in hydraulic system - go for one that uses a standard trolly jack.

The shop that gave me the advice pointed outthat every couple of years they had to get their built in ram re-sealed, at about £100 a go, for it to continue to work. My 10 year olf Halfords 2.5 ton jack is still working fine and I can use it on the cars as well!

One other thing it is definately worth getting a front wheel clamp! I didn't so I use tie downs at all times!


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I'm going to check this on mine, as it looks like a bottle jack and hopefully will be a simple and cheap replacement. Re the front clamp, just be careful as it will likley need another stand too
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