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Just bought a 3 ton trolly jack from costco, £58..........Arcan xl 30 BL.....
is there a D3 adapter for it and where do I buy it?
22nd Sep 2010 4:12 pm
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Buda,
I just got the same jack and it is an absolute cracker . The existing pad is sufficent for the D3 as long as you get it on the chasis rails properly and the jack is able to move forward as it lifts the car. As for Adapters.... I could tell you, but then we'd all be shot.. There's some on e-bay but I don't know if they fit this jack. Bodsys Brake Bible
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22nd Sep 2010 6:21 pm
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Have Costco got a promotion on at the moment as the one I picked up for DSL was £76 ish Inc VAT?
Still pretty good price as they're top notch for the money. Nice and low too
Mind you, they weigh a ton!!Welcome "Lola"
22nd Sep 2010 6:46 pm
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I still manage to use a trolley jack that was £10 from Aldi with a few blocks of wood!Tony
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22nd Sep 2010 7:14 pm
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Ruggedpeak, I'd been using a 2 tonne jack from halfords and a good chuck of wood, but after a few 'moments' I'd decided that enough was enough! I also think it's at least halved the time it takes me to get it to a suitable height to get the axel stands under.
Well worth it, but definately not a portable lightweight jack Bodsys Brake Bible
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22nd Sep 2010 7:16 pm
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Bodsy wrote:
Buda,
I just got the same jack and it is an absolute cracker . The existing pad is sufficent for the D3 as long as you get it on the chasis rails properly and the jack is able to move forward as it lifts the car. As for Adapters.... I could tell you, but then we'd all be shot.. There's some on e-bay but I don't know if they fit this jack.
I have the same jack too as has ReggieB. It's brilliant and I wouldn't be without it. Even though the jack's pad is ok for the D3 chassis rail, on a couple of occasions the motor's slipped off it and onto my axle stand. It really is best to get a jack adaptor so that you have a lug going into the chassis rail. Clubs Mantec, Tasmods, LEDS, AT2s on 18s, Maxxis Bighorns on 17s, Remote FBH, BAS. ReMap, BSS., RLD Personalised SWP., Safari Snorkel, Faultmate, Three Musketeers & MUD
22nd Sep 2010 7:28 pm
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Just tried it........the jack is very heavy, so it will remain in my garage, as its not very portable, it lifted the car brilliantly, but then I suddenly discovered my clarke 3 ton axle stands arn't bloody high enough to reach the chassis rails....... .....well you win some lose some........ Ill look out for some wood/floor joists to trim and pack the axle stands up to get me more hieght.
22nd Sep 2010 9:18 pm
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I've got some 6t ones I use paired with some 3t ones Both reach no problem although I wouldn't use the 3t ones on full extension! Bodsys Brake Bible
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22nd Sep 2010 9:22 pm
mik
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Buda - was this from the Glasgow branch? If so - did they have much stock? May try and get up there this weekend.....
22nd Sep 2010 10:00 pm
RichardM
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Is that the normal Costco price now or is it on offer? Just wondered if I need to pop to Costco asap.
22nd Sep 2010 10:08 pm
buda
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they had about 12 on the shelve..........half a shelf compared to 3 weeks ago when the price was about £78, the price is now £51 plus vat, although it isnt on any special offer, eg vouchers price..... the price seems to have come down......
22nd Sep 2010 10:26 pm
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sorry yes glasgow branch.......
22nd Sep 2010 10:28 pm
RichardM
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Thanks. I will go and get myself one. Last time I switched the MTRs I did it with the Jack in the boot which was a real pain!
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. The existing pad is sufficent for the D3 as long as you get it on the chasis rails properly and the jack is able to move forward as it lifts the car. As for Adapters.... I could tell you, but then we'd all be shot.. There's some on e-bay but I don't know if they fit this jack. 
