[captsanner295]

So I have had 3 craftsman all in less than 3 yrs have started to slowly creep down when under a load. Plus these suckers are heavy and a pain to move around. So I am looking for a nice aluminum one that can hold our trucks. I dont mind spending 300 or so on one but I want it to last. I have 2 craftsman professional paper weights in the garage both were less than 3 yrs old each and suck.

Thanks
TJ

 

[JDiepstra]

You won't have the creeping down problem if you put some jack stands under it. Should take the stress off the jack.

 

[captsanner295]

Thanks for not helping at all...

 

[Chris Mallett]

I would take the Craftsman jacks back if they leak down. I just don't trust aluminum.

 

[JDiepstra]

Thanks for not helping at all...

Not helping? I may have just saved your life!

 

[captsanner295]

I would take the Craftsman jacks back if they leak down. I just don't trust aluminum.

I tried to take the craftsman jobs back they said there is only 1 yr manuf warranty....aint that some BS.

 

[schv]

I bought THIS one from NAPA last year, although it was on sale for a lot less money. It replaced two Craftsman "professional" jacks that were leaking down like all other recent Sears jacks...

One thing you may not like about it is it's really heavy. It's rock steady though, doesn't feel like it's straining when it lifts the front end of my truck. It has a rebuildable pump and a big lift pad with a hard rubber cover. I paid $279 for it last year (on sale) and had to order it since they didn't stock any jacks this big.

 

[98whitelightnin]

I have had good luck with the michelin jack I got from Sam's. Its 3&1/2 ton and heavy but stout. I gave less than $60 for it on sale.

 

[illflem]

Not helping? I may have just saved your life!

JD is right, only a fool would trust a jack without stands.
Even if you're not under the truck they can kill you.
I saw 200 pound jack whose top broke off go flying 20 feet and half way though a wall...

 

[dlobner]

Floor jack

I repair hydraulic equipment, Mobile Hydraulics.
The problem with these jacks, generally, is the overload is not adjusted, not tight enough. Go to my website and call or email me and I will tell you how to adjust the overload. It takes about 5 minutes.

 

[Jazzman]

I bought THIS one from NAPA last year, although it was on sale for a lot less money. It replaced two Craftsman "professional" jacks that were leaking down like all other recent Sears jacks...

I've got that one too. It's a good jack. :thumbsup:

 

[learfxr]

I got a Craftsman jack last year and love it. I don't know if it's a Pro version, kinda doubt it. They were on sale and got my dad one too. It has done a great job and hasn't failed me yet. I do lots of lifting on my Jeep and the Dodge too.

Maybe you're better off not paying extra for the "Pro" version. Mine is a plain black floor jack, nothing fancy.