Topic: Product Review: MotoMaster 3-Ton Aluminum and Steel Garage Jack

[Autos_Editor]

Who knew people could fetishize a trolley jack?

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[Great_Big_Abyss]

Interesting.

My Dad bought a 2-ton motomaster jack 20 years ago when I was just a kid and it's still going strong.  I routinely borrow his jack (and the stands) when I need to work on my truck's suspension (stupid IFS!)  Easily one of the more reliable pieces of kit in the garage!

[wing]

I use the princess auto version of this jack.  I've got 2 of them.  They go on sale for $99.

They break often but with a lifetime warranty I don't care I just bring them back and get a new one.

[Fobroader]

Thats a sexy piece of kit....I like it. My buddy should get one for his FR-S....we have to jack it up with the OEM jack and then continue with the floor one.

[wing]

Usually the pin that holds the two pieces of the handle together.  I've had 4 of them.  Every single one has broken.  Currently I just found a bolt lieing around to ifx the 2 that I have as I got fed up returning them.  The other one just has no pin so the handle falls apart if you pull on it.

[dr_spock]

Interesting.

My Dad bought a 2-ton motomaster jack 20 years ago when I was just a kid and it's still going strong.  I routinely borrow his jack (and the stands) when I need to work on my truck's suspension (stupid IFS!)  Easily one of the more reliable pieces of kit in the garage!

I have red 2-ton one from 18 years ago.  It's still going although the plastic carry handle broke. 

Usually the pin that holds the two pieces of the handle together.  I've had 4 of them.  Every single one has broken.  Currently I just found a bolt lieing around to ifx the 2 that I have as I got fed up returning them.  The other one just has no pin so the handle falls apart if you pull on it.

My recent Princess Auto 3 ton has a long machine screw that hold the two piece handles together.  I guess they learned from you. 

[wing]

Oh mine is the 1.5 ton I think.  Pretty sure they still use the pin.

Yup whole new jack lol

[Fobroader]

Princess Auto has a great return policy, they just dont care.

[paul246]

Good ole Chinese Tire

[aquadorhj]

i have 1.5 ton version (similar size, but front wheel is between the frame) which has 1 handle, not two like the one reviewed.

i like it.   but i wish i had gone with 2 ton or more.  it gets a little difficult when i'm lifting 1 side of the car.

[Northernridge]

I have a Princess Auto 2.5 ton steel/aluminum jack similar to this which has been pretty good. I also like the lifetime warranty. Princess Auto's HQ is in Winnipeg and is owned by a Winnipeg family. I've pitched them a couple times over the years for the agency account (never won it). But I did get a few tours including the plant where they assemble their own air compressors and hydraulic...thingys. We talked quite a bit about the warranty and they were steadfast about replacing defective/broken products for life. They seem to treat their employees well too.

[wing]

I lift my LX570 with the 1.5ton not sure why I'd ever need 3 tons.