Is the Craftsman Pro. 3 ton Aluminum Floor Jack worth buying? I never owned an aluminum jack, do you have to use a great deal more force pushing down on the jack lever to pump up the car? Any one own this jack? Is it a bitch to lift up a small SUV / truck with this jack?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_1...+jack


This Floor Jack from Craftsman features a 3-ton/6,000 lb. capacity and a lifting range of 3-7/8 in. to 18-1/2 in. Constructed of light-weight aluminum, it weighs less than 66 lbs. making for easy jack positioning and maneuverability. Speed-Lift™ design requires only 2 pumps to bring the saddle to the chassis. Meets ANSI/ASME standards.

* Lifts up to 3 tons
* Light-weight aluminum construction for maneuverability
* Speedy-Lift™ design requires only 2 pumps to bring the saddle to the chassis
* Side and rear carry handle for easy positioning
* Quick release main handle
* Includes: 3 ton Jack, Lift Handle, Owner's Manual

 

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I actually own this jack its been pretty good to me so far, if u go on the SEARS website they have the jack rated, and most people post bad comments but then most of those people probly didnt bleed the jack and add fluid to it like ur suppose to before u use it, just make sur u do that and u should be ok.

 

Lifting range may be an issue (18 1/2 inches) I have a steel Crapsman that I think lifts to 16-18 inches, and it won't lift the wheels of our CRV off the floor without putting a couple 2x10s under it. I'm looking at the 21 inch lift jacks.

 

Do you have to use a great deal more force pushing down on this aluminum jack lever to pump up the car?

 

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not that i have noticed no, the one thing that i did notice is that once the saddle hits the car and u start lifting the car the handle drops down about half way before the pump engages to lift, other than that a pretty good jack.

 

I have owned a 2.25 ton larkin and 3 ton larkin jacks and I have never had to bleed the jack and add fluid to it before using it. Does it say in the operation manual to bleed it and add fluid? Where did you buy the fluid?

 

I found the manual for this jack online:

http://download.sears.com/own/00950244e.pdf


Do you have to release air from the hydraulic system before you use it?

The manual tells you how to add hydraulic fluid if you need it but it does not tell you that you should add hydraulic fluid before the first use.


Modified by nonbox at 3:33 AM 12/8/2007

 

Any one else have this jack? I am open to other really good light weight jack suggestions also.

 

trust me ur gona need it cuz wen u bleed the jack some spills out fromt the valve when your pumping when its open, and u can buy the fluid at sears.

 

Is there any reason you can't use brake fluid?

 

I believe it eats the seals on the jack

 

absolutely use the recommended fluid or you will damage your jack and void your warranty. as far as good, i love mine and the only deciding factor for me was in store, go to sears and find the lightweight jack and the regular jack (same weight capacity) try to pick both of them up, youll realize the choice right then

 

my buddy went thru three of them. no lie. i have a snap on racing jack been on the same one for 4 years and i use it two three times a day

 

The Craftsman 3 ton Aluminum Floor Jack, Sears Item# 00950244000 | Model# 50244 is Sear's top of the line floor jack. It only has a one year warranty. Does it leak? Does any one here have this jack for a few years?

 

had one for almost 2yrs and half, no complains here, i can lift my pops ridgeline to do brakes and such no problem, works good on my friends lowered prelude as on my lowered eg8..but another friend of mine bought one and took a dump 4months after purchase, lol. i guess some were put together wrong n some r still pumpin..

 

Anyone know a brand of jack that's made in USA? I would like to buy a good aluminum jack with a lifetime warranty.