Member Since: 28 Jan 2018
Location: Pembrokeshire
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Air Jacks
My jack has died and I’m looking for a replacement. I was wondering what people think about air jacks and if anyone has any experience with them.
Like this one which is manual and/or air
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Or this one which is air only
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If an air spring can do the job of lifting the D4, why not use an air jack,I already have a compressor.
27th Oct 2023 4:09 pm
CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 525
Not sure about those jacks you have mentioned but we use air jacks (bags?) that inflate off the exhaust pipe. These have been especially good when stuck in the mud etc. for putting PSP plates under the tyres. They are not too bulky and come in their own bag.
Only seen them for sale in Africa/Australia though.
Works out at approx. GBP 1202008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue- South African Spec. (Zimbabwe)
2005 FFRR SC V8- Java Black
1995 D1 300 Tdi Blue - (Sourced from the UK, shipped to Namibia, driven by me to RD Congo, then Zambia, now retired in Zimbabwe)
27th Oct 2023 5:20 pm
popsdosh
Member Since: 09 Nov 2009
Location: cambs
Posts: 442
The first one isnt an air jack as such the air merely operates the hydraulic pump that is usually operated by the handle. The second one would need a high degree of trust before anybody gets under a vehicle lifted by one. Its hardly onerous to pump up a normal hydraulic jack
27th Oct 2023 6:08 pm
thisandy
Member Since: 28 Jan 2018
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 298
CongoBoy wrote:
Not sure about those jacks you have mentioned but we use air jacks (bags?) that inflate off the exhaust pipe. These have been especially good when stuck in the mud etc. for putting PSP plates under the tyres. They are not too bulky and come in their own bag.
Only seen them for sale in Africa/Australia though.
I can see where this might be useful for off road or outback emergency use,I was thinking of workshop use
or on my driveway
27th Oct 2023 6:23 pm
thisandy
Member Since: 28 Jan 2018
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 298
popsdosh wrote:
The first one isnt an air jack as such the air merely operates the hydraulic pump that is usually operated by the handle. The second one would need a high degree of trust before anybody gets under a vehicle lifted by one. Its hardly onerous to pump up a normal hydraulic jack
My drive is really rough and difficult to manoeuvre a heavy trolley jack,I know it’s easy on a smooth concrete floor or driveway.I’m looking for ideas and suggestions for easier jacking experience
27th Oct 2023 6:40 pm
CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 525
Just like what I was saying about the airbag.
I use mine all the time at my house in Zim ever since I had an incident with a bottle jack and jacking plate. Also whilst you have to have some care, you don't have to worry about jacking points.
If you're going to do suspension/bushes etc. then its a different story but I wouldn't want to be under any of the other jacks your mentioned!2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue- South African Spec. (Zimbabwe)
2005 FFRR SC V8- Java Black
1995 D1 300 Tdi Blue - (Sourced from the UK, shipped to Namibia, driven by me to RD Congo, then Zambia, now retired in Zimbabwe)
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