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Jacks for the
The "jack in your car's trunk is intended
for one use only — the occasional tire
change. And for that purpose, it's more than
adequate.
However, this original equipment jack
isn't adequate for use in auto repair and
maintenance. It's simply too inconvenient,
too hard to use, and in many cases,
downright dangerous.
That's why serious do-it-yourself
mechanics use aftermarket jacks that are
designed with auto repair in mind. These
jacks, sold in auto parts stores, specialty
houses, discount stores and department
stores, provide the mechanic with safe, effi-
cient, easy-to-use lifting power.
There are three main types of jacks
available: Scissors jacks, hydraulic hand
jacks, and service (on floor) jacks. In addi-
tion, no home garage should be without a
sturdy pair of welded jack stands to provide
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The type and amount of iuiiing wuait yuu"ii
be doing, along with your budget, should
_determine. which. jack type you buy.
only for the occasrolial b: a::e`,ob ortne- . •
an aftermarket scissors jack will probably
be your best choice.
Though aftermarket scissors jacks are
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(the top part of the jack) that will lift a car
by its axle. On the other hand, most original
equipment jacks are designed to only lift a
certain model of car from certain points on
that car's chassis. They can't safely lift a
car . its axle.
since original equipment jacks can't
lift from the axle; they can't safely raise a
car to the height where jack stands can be
placed underneath. This lack off safety is
reason enough not to use original equipment
jacks for a purpose they weren't designed to
handle.
But there are other reasons for using an
aftermarket scissors jack. Many after-
market units offer additional refinements —
hke longer n, wider bases
durable constrhaudlesction — that are consideredandmore
unnecessary for limited -use original equip-
ment jacks.
Hydraulic hand jacks are more expensive
than scissors jacks — but they are easier to
use. Instead of the cranking action
twL e: E1 le. Operate a scissors jnek.r a
hydraulic model can be raised ani lowered
with a tew pumps of its handle.
This operating convenience makes a
h draulic hand jaElc mon th its Pxt�a cot fob
fore of lifting work.' Because they ruse fltiid,
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much like their original equipment counter- aftermarket unit much more suit b1e
parts, there are important differences bet- automotcive-r epak'� use.
ween the two — differences that make the An aftermarket scissors jack has a saddle
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