I think I'm ready to buy a platform jack (aka. floor jack).
I notice that Loathes and Home Despot have ones for $50 or so. Then seem to have plenty of capacity for a Subie. On the other hand, I've always liked to buy high-quality tools. So, are the more expensive ones at car parts stores of higher-quality build, or simply higher-capacity in case I ever want to jack up a truck or something ?
Any brand to look for or avoid ?
Thanks, John
I have a Sears 3Ton one that I got with 2 3-ton jack stands for under $100 lo many years ago. It's been good.
I'd definitely recommend getting jack stands as well.
-- Todd H.
2001 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L H-4 Chicago, Illinois USA
I was ready to buy one for $35 at Sears, but when I got to the register, I found that there was a promotion on it which brought it down to about $25.
I works fine for changing tires on my OB, and I've had not trouble with it oozing down. I'm happy.
Ben
I have one of those $25.00 ones and it has been fine til I tried to lift my F 150 so I bought a larger one for that. I still use the cheapy for the little cars, so much easier to pull around the garage.
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