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dorianwoolger
 


Member Since: 11 May 2018
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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Graphite LE Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4
New Jack recommendations

Hi,

As the title says, looking for recommendations for a new jack. My existing 3ton trolly jack simply does not have the reach for lifting the Disco and its a bit risky for my liking stacking blocks on it (Which I have done once)

Its only for general usage on the drive at home for DIY on the D4.
 Dorian Woolger
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2016 Discovery 4 Graphite
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RLD Spare Wheel Protector
Altox WBUS-5 GPS FBH Controller.
RLD Hidden winch mount + Superwinch Talon 9.5SR
ProSpeed Rack
ProSpeed Sliders
Tuff Trek RTT
EVOcorse 18" Wheels with 265/60 R18 KO2's

 
 
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James W
 


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I bought an SGS jack with high lift that I think is fantastic but some people on here have had bad experiences. I think it’s great value though and is like new after 3 years despite a good amount of use. It rises quickly, is stable, weighs a ton and is easily controlled on the drop. It’s also not rusted nor the paint pealed or corroded
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Post #19807414th Sep 2018 6:30 pm
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dorianwoolger
 


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Do you have a link please? SGS for 100's of jacks Smile
 Dorian Woolger
Amateur Call: 2E0FSI

2016 Discovery 4 Graphite
+ Remote for FBH, + Timed Climate, + Cubby Fridge, + ARB Compressor + Roof Ladder
RLD Spare Wheel Protector
Altox WBUS-5 GPS FBH Controller.
RLD Hidden winch mount + Superwinch Talon 9.5SR
ProSpeed Rack
ProSpeed Sliders
Tuff Trek RTT
EVOcorse 18" Wheels with 265/60 R18 KO2's

 
 
Post #19807434th Sep 2018 6:34 pm
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James W
 


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I think it's this one but not home to check

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tj3x-3-ton-trolley-jack

Maybe someone else can confirm Thumbs Up
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Post #19807584th Sep 2018 7:23 pm
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Skagg
 


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I've got this SGS jack it's the low profile high lift one

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equ...olley-jack

It weighs a ton as other have said. Not had that much use so to early to see if it stands up to regular use.

I'd have gone for this Arcan offer from Costco (membership required) as i beleive it to be better quality but it was OSS at the time & I was to impatient to wait for it to become available again

https://www.costco.co.uk/Hardware-DIY-Tyre...U/p/254971

Nick Thumbs Up
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I got an Arcan when they were first on offer from Costco about 5 years ago and it still works perfectly

Low enough to go under my Subaru but tall enough to lift my Defender totally off the ground - so the best of both worlds Thumbs Up
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Hardware
 


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5 years ??? my Halfords trolley jack must be 30+ years old … I'd even forgotten it was still lurking in the garage. Baled me out a few weeks ago when I needed it, but wouldn't really have the lift in one go for anything major.
  
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dorianwoolger
 


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Thanks for all the replies. Will probably look at the SGS one as the specs are slightly better as far as max height goes.

My current one is a Halfords one too. t I’ve had for about 15 years and nothing wrong with it apart from the length of the arm.
 Dorian Woolger
Amateur Call: 2E0FSI

2016 Discovery 4 Graphite
+ Remote for FBH, + Timed Climate, + Cubby Fridge, + ARB Compressor + Roof Ladder
RLD Spare Wheel Protector
Altox WBUS-5 GPS FBH Controller.
RLD Hidden winch mount + Superwinch Talon 9.5SR
ProSpeed Rack
ProSpeed Sliders
Tuff Trek RTT
EVOcorse 18" Wheels with 265/60 R18 KO2's

 
 
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Maxxed_Ross
 


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Hardware17 wrote:
5 years ??? my Halfords trolley jack must be 30+ years old … I'd even forgotten it was still lurking in the garage. Baled me out a few weeks ago when I needed it, but wouldn't really have the lift in one go for anything major.


The issue here is that your jack was purchased 30 years ago when things were made to last. Anything with a Halfrauds badge on it now is likely to fall apart the second the warranty runs out Rolling Eyes
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