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Top Reasons That Make Scorpion Floor Jacks a Great Tool For Truck Owners

Why Truck Owners Prefer Scorpion Floor Jacks
Scorpion Floor Jacks: Reliable Tools for Trucks

Hydraulic jacks are an essential tool in any garage owner’s arsenal. For the best buy, the Stan Design Scorpion floor jack inevitably stands out. Where conventional truck jacks wear out easily, this jack lifts high and heavy with ease, safety and speed.

Hydraulic floor jacks are mechanical devices used to lift heavy loads and forces like trucks, sports utility vehicles, or other types of cars, among other heavyweight items. The reason why the Stan Design hydraulic system Scorpion floor jack makes a great tool for truck owners is the agility it offers.

Its components work in accordance with Pascal’s law to produce applications in a range of fields beyond the automotive industry. But for the sake of this blog, we will only explore its mechanism in lifting heavy trucks and buses off the ground for repairs and maintenance.

Like other hydraulic auto jacks, the anatomy of the Stan Design Scorpion floor jack can be broken down into these main parts, namely:

  • Reservoir or buffer tank
  • Pump with piston or plunger
  • Pump lever or handle
  • Check valve
  • Main cylinder or ram
  • Release valve
  • Handle

The reservoir or buffer tank is the physical compartment of the floor jack which holds the hydraulic fluid or pump oil. When the handle or lever of the pump with piston or plunger is mechanically lowered or raised, it builds up pressure in the adjoining compartment, i.e., the reservoir or buffer tank containing the hydraulic fluid or pump’s oil. This applied pressure is transferred from the pump through a check valve and into the main cylinder or the ram, which extends out of the hydraulic jack body creating the required lifting force and lifting the load.

Why Choose the Scorpion floor jack?

As famously quoted by Benjamin Franklin in George Fisher’s book, “Time is money” indeed! And the more time you spend in non-revenue generating tasks, like fixing your auto jack instead of lifting with it, the more you lose out on money!

Truck drivers and professional vehicle servicing garage owners across the country are tired of wasting countless hours every day lifting heavy duty vehicles with slow, heavy, and cumbersome auto jacks that require multiple stands to support the truck. Not to mention the risk of injury and damage to the vehicles they must brave daily with these conventional floor and pit jacks for trucks.

At Stan Design, our professional designers and engineers understood the assignment. So, they went to great lengths to come up with a product that addressed the woes of the target market. Enter, the Stan Design Scorpion floor jack.

How does our expert craftsmanship and innovative design philosophy shine through in our Scorpion floor jacks?

  • Only the highest quality materials are used to ensure that they can stand the wear and tear of lifting for decades to come.
  • Low profile for an extended and elevated reach while offering sustained and stable lift and minimal upkeep needs.
  • Built-in three stage safety lock guaranteeing lifting the entire front or rear of your vehicles without any danger.
  • Weight lift capacity of up to 14 tons that makes you forget the hassle of hand pumping, with easy maneuverability.

Stan Design Scorpion Floor Jack Models to Choose from

Scorpion TJ12S 

  • Capacity – 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
  • Only 8’’ Collapsed Height
  • Lifts Over 15.75” 

Scorpion TJ12SL 

  • Capacity – 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
  • Only 7.5’’ Collapsed Height
  • Lifts Over 15” 

Scorpion TJ14 

  • Capacity – 28,000 lbs./14 Tons
  • Only 8.25” Collapsed Height
  • Lifts Over 20” 

Scorpion TJ12E 

  • Capacity – 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
  • Only 8’’ Collapsed Height
  • Lifts Over 15.75”
  • 2 Extendable Arms 

Scorpion MJ25 

  • Capacity – 25,000 lbs./12.5 Tons
  • Lifts Over 36”
  • Extendable Beam with Stackable Adapters Designed for All Military Vehicle Applications.

Pros and Cons of hydraulic floor jacks 

Hydraulic jacks are mainly of two types: bottle jacks and floor jacks. The latter are popular because of the enormous benefits they offer their users, especially to do it yourself (DIY) automotive garage enthusiasts. Unlike bottle jacks which operate vertically, floor jacks operate horizontally, therefore, providing a greater range of vertical lift than bottle jacks. Below are their benefits in various applications.

  • Most floor jack designs occupy less space and are lighter than other types of jacks like screw jacks, ratchet jacks, scissor jacks, leveling jacks, etc. This makes them portable enough to carry around.
  • Less likely to jam due to rust in the screw thread as unlike mechanical jacks which work by using them, these jacks use hydraulic power to work.
  • Highly effective with heavy loads as they are built to lift heavier loads compared to bottle jacks or trolley jacks, which do not have the lift range or weight capacity of floor jacks.
  • It is easier to use as its working mechanism is simple, making it a convenient choice for a range of clientele, especially do it yourselfers (DIYers).
  • Loads are lifted with minimum effort as hydraulic mechanisms make it easier to lift heavy and high using scientific laws as opposed to tiresome mechanical effort.

Despite the good advantages of hydraulic floor jacks, some limitations still occur. Below are the disadvantages of hydraulic floor jacks in their various applications.

  • It has a relatively low speed, as compared to other jacks which however may either take up more space or be heavier and more cumbersome to use.
  • Susceptible to failure if oil seals are worn out as hydraulic floor jacks use hydraulic fluid pressure to lift heavy loads, which if leaked can cause soil and water pollution.
  • The device can emit an unpleasant odor due to the overuse of warm oil so regular checks and maintenance of the pump oil or hydraulic fluid becomes mandatory.
  • Overheating can quickly occur, making taking care of the floor jack an added trouble in today’s fleeting age.
  • It is considerably valued at higher price points than other jacks because of the features like convenience of use, portability, lift range and weight capacity it offers.

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Complete Comparison: Hydraulic Jack Vs Mechanical Jack for Trucks

Hydraulic vs Mechanical Jacks: Which Lifts Your Truck Better?
Hydraulic vs Mechanical Jacks: Which Lifts Your Truck Better?

Mechanical and hydraulic jacks be it bridge jacks, truck jacks, auto jacks, or any other kind of jacks- both serve the same purpose- that of working with, loading, lifting, and where necessary, transporting heavy loads, weight and forces.

You may notice that we employed two different types of classification for cataloguing the jacks. One type- grouping it by name or the purpose it serves, i.e. bridge jacks, truck jacks, auto jacks categorically differs from the other type- grouping it by operation or its mechanism of functioning, i.e. mechanical jacks and hydraulic jacks.

It is the latter taxonomy that we are going to expand upon in this blog. Because before making a purchase based on the naming classifier, it is important to know the mechanism which the jack you are looking to buy works on. Only then can you be assured that it will serve your purpose fruitfully.

As the names suggest, a hydraulic jack is powered by hydraulic force, primarily based on the fluid, as opposed to a mechanical jack that is powered by mechanical force.

Both the jacks serve key roles in their own niches, have their own sets of pros and cons, and cater to a heavily biased client base. Understanding the differences between these two types of jacks is crucial in choosing the right tool for the task at hand.

Mechanical Jacks- Mechanism of Operation

To understand how a mechanical jack works, it is first important to learn about its main components, which include:

  • Screw or worm gear
  • Handle
  • Lifting arm or pad
  • Support or stabilizing legs

The mechanism of operation or function of a mechanical jack is relatively easy and straightforward to understand. It relies on the principle of mechanical advantage. For the uninitiated, mechanical advantage simply means a denotation of a measured force.

In the working of a mechanical jack, the mechanical advantage is based on the principle of the screw. The pitch of the screw determines it. An increased pitch gives a greater mechanical advantage, which results in the easier lifting of heavier loads. Whereas a decreased pitch does the vice versa.

How to Choose Mechanical Jacks?

Compatibility– Before choosing a mechanical jack it is absolutely necessary to determine its compatibility with your vehicle that you are going to lift using it.

Handle Effort– The handle effort of a mechanical jack refers to the force or effort applied on the handle to lift the load or weight on the mechanical jack.

Lift Range– The lift range of a mechanical jack refers to the range of height the stroke of the mechanical jack can reach.

Travel Speed– The travel per stroke of a mechanical jack determines the travel speed.

Portability– The size of the jack determines the portability of the mechanical jack and should be a contributing factor to your purchasing decisions.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Mechanical jacks offer several advantages that make them a popular choice for customers. However, they have a set of disadvantages or limitations too. We will discuss them all for your perusal and contribution to a purchase choice.

  • Its major advantage is the ease and convenience of use it offers.
  • However, it offers limited lifting capacity when compared to other jacks.
  • Because of their fewer moving parts, its durability and reliability are prolonged.
  • However, because of this non-specialized unit comprisal, they are not suitable for lifting very heavy loads.

Models

We have extensively surveyed a range of products from various brands to pick the best mechanical jacks for your use. Here are our top picks:

Scorpion TJ14

  • Capacity – 28,000 lbs./14 Tons
  • Only 8.25” Collapsed Height
  • Lifts Over 20”

Scorpion TJ12SL

  • Capacity – 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
  • Only 7.5’’ Collapsed Height
  • Lifts Over 15”

Scorpion TJ12S

  • Capacity – 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
  • Only 8’’ Collapsed Height
  • Lifts Over 15.75”

Scorpion TJ12E

  • Capacity – 24,000 lbs./12 Tons
  • Only 8’’ Collapsed Height
  • Lifts Over 15.75”
  • 2 Extendable Arms

Scorpion MJ25

  • Capacity – 25,000 lbs./12.5 Tons
  • Lifts Over 36”
  • Extendable Beam With Stackable Adapters Designed For All Military Vehicle Applications

Hydraulic Jacks– Mechanism of Operation

Like mechanical jacks, these tools also have a rather simple mechanism of function or operation. Its components can broadly be listed as:

  • Hydraulic oil
  • Reservoir or oil tank
  • Control valve
  • Hydraulic pump
  • Lifting arm or pad
  • Piston

The reservoir or oil tank holds the hydraulic liquid or oil. The control valve stays in a closed position when the jack is not in use to prevent the accidental flow of oil. The hydraulic pump activates the force or pressure necessary to move the oil that helps in lifting the load.

How to Choose Hydraulic Jacks?

While choosing hydraulic bridge jacks, there are just a few specifications that you need to keep in mind. Check the features like build or material- whether heavy like steel or portable like aluminum- size and weight or load capacity, lift range, price and quality, safety offerings like locking mechanisms, and finally the brand reputation and user reviews of the product and client testimonials of the business or brand.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Hydraulic jacks offer several advantages that make them a popular choice for customers. However, they have a set of disadvantages or limitations too. We will discuss them all for your perusal and contribution to a purchase choice.

  • One of the key advantages of these jacks is the greater lifting force they are capable of generating.
  • This increased lifting force allows them to lift greater loads as well as for greater heights.
  • Their disadvantages include the price point at which they are usually listed as compared with other jacks.
  • A key disadvantage is the obvious danger of accidental hydraulic oil spillage, which if gone unchecked can cause great damage to life and property.

Models

Scorpion PJ15

  • Capacity – 15,000 lbs.
  • Dual Hydraulics Arms
  • Extended Lifting Height – Over 20”
  • Size – 34” Wide
  • Expandable Size – 42” Wide

Scorpion PJ25 

  • Capacity – 25,000 lbs.
  • Dual Hydraulics Arms
  • Extended Lifting Height – Over 20”
  • Size – 34” Wide
  • Expandable Size – 42” Wide

StanJack J9000H 

  • Capacity – 9,000 -18000 lbs.
  • Heavy-Duty Hydraulics
  • Extended Lifting Height – Over 11”
  • Lowest Collapsed Height

Pit Jacks J6000HFL 

  • Capacity – 6,000 lbs.
  • Narrow 34.5” Top Beam
  • Heavy Duty Hydraulics
  • Extended Lifting Height
  • Lowest Collapsed Height

Pit Jacks J9000HFL 

  • Capacity –9,000 lbs.
  • Narrow 34.5” Top Beam
  • Heavy Duty Hydraulics
  • Extended Lifting Height
  • Lowest Collapsed Height

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10 Reasons Hydraulic Jacks are Extremely Useful

Hydraulic jacks are a cornerstone in today’s self-sufficient garages. Be it for industrial repair or maintenance purposes or personal use, they come in a variety of shapes and sizes to serve all types of vehicles, their service pits and allied requirements.

Designed to lift heavy loads, weights and forces, mainly in the automotive industry, like heavy duty vehicles, cars, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), buses, trucks, etc. hydraulic jacks like Scorpion floor jacks from Stan Design are a useful addition to any trucker’s or other customer’s garage.

Spanning several beneficial and customizable features, like weight, size and portability, lift range, weight capacity, safety, construction material, etc. jacks like Scorpion floor jacks and Scorpion pit jacks have applications in a range of industries.

How do Hydraulic Jacks Work?

An important reason why customers prefer hydraulic jacks over other mechanical jacks is that they work according to the principles of fluid dynamics. In simpler terms, this makes it easier for the end user to utilize in lifting heavy loads effortlessly and efficiently.

A hydraulic jack’s workings are simple. First, let us understand its anatomy. Among other things, it mainly consists of:

  • Reservoir or buffer tank
  • Pump with piston or plunger
  • Pump lever or handle
  • Check valve
  • Main cylinder or ram
  • Release valve
  • Handle

The piston is responsible for lifting the heavy load or weight. It is usually mechanically activated by shifting the positions of the handle or pump lever attached to it. This movement builds up pressure in the hydraulic fluid contained inside the reservoir or buffer tank. The pressure created allows the fluid to move through a check valve into the ram or main cylinder, which then pops out of the main body of the hydraulic jack creating the force required to lift the load. Finally, the release valve relieves the built pressure for easy retraction and lowering of the ram with the load on it.

Why Use Hydraulic Jacks– 10 Reasons

Hydraulic jacks, like the Scorpion floor jack, are mainly used by the lay person for the repair and maintenance of cars. Other than that, its industrial use is varied from applications in the automotive industry to a variety of other industries where it is also used for lifting and moving heavy weights, like:

  1. Aerospace and Aircraft: Aircrafts often take on large amounts of stress in the ordinary order of business. Standard flight operations of everyday requires the need for robust and regular checks and inspection to ensure the competency and safety of the vessels used to transport life and property. Hydraulic jacks form the root of the maintenance operation by assisting in essential ground support.
  1. Bridges and Cable tensioning: Bridges support extreme tension regularly, by accommodating fleets of vehicles and the movement and sustenance of life. That is why they require daily maintenance which bridge jacks can do. Cable tensioning, a construction method often used in erecting cable bridges, also requires hydraulic system jacks in its production, maintenance and repairs.
  1. House Moving and Mobile Homes: If you have ever witnessed the procedure of house moving, a method of lifting off a made building structure from one point to the other, you would know that hydraulic jacks come at the core of it. Hydraulic jacks provide the support for lifting the heavy weight of a building off the ground and moving it to the desired location through a series of often repeated steps.
  1. Construction: Hydraulic jacks are used by construction workers for a variety of reasons other than just lifting heavy quantities of loads or working with great forces. From moving building materials in the bulk to dealing with heavy equipment, or even entire structures, one may find hydraulic jack systems built into forklifts, bulldozers, elevator systems and a range of other products within the construction industry.
  1. General Industrial: In general industries, hydraulic jacks, like the Scorpion floor jacks, have a single purpose of lifting and transporting heavy loads from one point to another. By the application of fluid dynamics, these jacks are able to support the accommodation and transfer of heavy loads of materials offering considerable and convenient load-lifting solutions to a range of consumer applications.
  1. Agriculture: In the agricultural sector, hydraulic jacks have been used substantially. From being a part of heavy machinery used for agricultural purposes like tractors, trailers and trucks, to helping in moving goods around and assisting in carrying out repairs on farm vehicles, hydraulic system jacks come in handy for a large range of workers employed by the sector. Farm jacks, with a system like the Scorpion floor jack, are specialized hydraulic jacks used specifically for agriculture.
  1. Laboratory: In laboratories, usually smaller variants of jacks are used, that employ the use of hydraulic systems, to support a range of equipment for the purposes of research and development. For example, portable lab jacks can act as a support for benchtop glassware or equipment like hotplates, flasks, baths, magnetic stirrers, or any other objects that need a precise height setup to stabilize sensitive objects.
  1. Marine and Shipbuilding: This industry deals with behemoth machinery and vessels that traverse the known and unknown waters and weather conditions of the world. For transporting passengers to essential goods from one to the other corners of the world, they require a strong build and robust upkeep. That is why hydraulic jacks are required by the marine and shipbuilding industry.
  1. Mining: The mining industry is an ardent consumer of hydraulic jacks because of the importance of the work it does. To meet the demand of valuable minerals and other natural resources for sustaining the increasing population, the mining industry requires stable jacking to explore its full capacity and potential. Hydraulic jacks come into play here from providing support to shoring up the land to employing stable jacking methods, and more.
  1. Railroad and Locomotive: The rail industry is a loyal consumer of hydraulic jacks. From the production to the maintenance and repair of rail vehicles, to the production and maintenance and repair of heavy railroad tracks, hydraulic jacks are crucial equipment of the workers engaged in these essential tasks. Bigger hydraulic jacks with robust rotation capacity, or weightlifting capacity are often in high demand by this industry.

Now that you know the 10 reasons why use hydraulic jacks, you would be better equipped to purchase one for your garage. Depending on your vehicle size and use, various hydraulic system jacks like our Scorpion floor jacks or Scorpion pit jacks may assist you in the maintenance and repair of your daily transport system.

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9 Essential Automotive Tools for Trucks

If you love maintaining your truck yourself, there’s a bunch of tools you must have in your garage. These tools will make your life easy when performing maintenance tasks like oil change, tire replacement, and such.

Here’s a list of 9 essential tools to have in your garage in 2024:

1. Floor Jack

Unless you’re running a full-service workshop, you won’t need a full-blown service pit equipped with a robust floor jack to lift heavy vehicles. But what you do need is a floor jack. These cool tools enable users to lift cars, trucks, EVs, and all other types of vehicles effortlessly by employing the principles of hydraulics.

Floor jacks also have low collapsed profiles to fit under low ground clearance vehicles. They often come with metal casters for mobility. High-quality jacks like the Scorpion Floor Jacks from our stable can lift really heavy trucks high enough for easy undercarriage maintenance. For instance, the Scorpion MJ25 Floor Jack can easily lift 25,000 lbs. over 36”.

2. A Standard Toolbox

Your truck probably came with a toolbox. But it probably has too few options to work with in a full-blown garage. Make sure your custom toolbox carries screwdrivers, Allen keys, socket wrenches, standard spanners, ring spanners, adjustable spanners, nuts, bolts, pliers, and cutters of all the sizes you will need to work on your vehicle. Make sure you buy from reputable manufacturers only because you don’t want to be stranded in the middle of a repair job with a broken tool and a dismantled truck.

3. Flashlight 

Trouble always arrives unannounced. You may find yourself stuck in the middle of the night with a flat tire or a dry radiator. And that’s exactly when you’ll begin to miss a flashlight if you aren’t already carrying one with you. Always keep a flashlight and extra batteries handy for exigencies. A flashlight with a range between 30 and 100 lumens should be enough for your workshop or roadside repairs. But if you are looking for a tactical gadget, you need something that produces light as bright as 100 lumens or more.

4. Duct Tape

It’s hard to imagine how handy duct tape can be. From leaking fuel lines and bared wires to rattly bumpers and broken windows, duct tape can be a quick fix for all sorts of issues. But don’t rely on it for a permanent solution. Use duct tape as a stopgap measure only and rush to your nearest garage as soon as you can.

5. Multimeter

Your truck has an electrical circuit and probably also an ECU on board to help it run smoothly. Everything from ignition to airbag deployment is monitored by ECUs in modern vehicles. So, it helps to have a multimeter in your toolbox. You can check for input and output voltage across circuits in critical components like the turbo boost or light setup in case of a malfunction. All modern trucks go through strict quality control before making it to the dealers. Hence, most electrical malfunctions are glitches that can be easily detected if you have a multimeter to check for current flow. But we suggest you visit a qualified technician if you aren’t confident about your skills as a DIY enthusiast.

6. Air Pressure Gauge 

The most common tool to miss while packing for a long trip is the air pressure gauge. Don’t thump your tires with your hand or a crowbar to check for air pressure. Carry an air pressure gauge. It’s an inexpensive tool vital to the smooth running of your truck. Too little pressure and your truck’s tires will attract leaks. Too much pressure and they can explode after a long stint on uneven terrain in hot weather. Only an air pressure gauge can tell you if your truck’s tires are properly inflated or not.

7. Crowbar

From prying out nails and opening crates to keeping you safe on the road, the applications of the humble crowbar are countless. You can even break down wood pallets for firewood with a crowbar on a cold night! The hardened steel used to manufacture crowbars can withstand a lot of stress and won’t give up on you easily.

8. Claw Hammer

You got to keep a claw hammer with you at all times on the road! It’s one of the handiest tools to have in your garage. You can use it to remove nails, drive in wedges, straighten bent metal parts, and even for self-defense. Tap rusty lugs with the hammer to loosen them before changing tires.

9. Safety Gloves

Always carry safety gloves in your toolbox. Truck components like the engine and exhaust system can burn your bare skin on contact. Metal shards and nails sticking to your truck tires can give you nasty cuts. Broken windows produce shards of glass sharp enough to lacerate bare skin. Always wear safety gloves when working on your truck to protect your hands and fingers from cuts and burns.

Summing it up

No matter which tools you use in your garage, always buy from trusted manufacturers with a reputation for manufacturing quality products.

Check out our products page for award-winning lifting solutions for cars, trucks, and military vehicles. We use the best materials to manufacture our floor jacks, bridge jacks, and fast lube jacks. They are tested for quality and durability so that you can enjoy a good return on your investment.

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How To Choose the Best Floor Jack for Your Car, Truck, or SUV

A common question among garage owners worldwide is, “How do I choose the best floor jack for cars and trucks?” We will try to answer that question with this blog. Read on!

When it comes to car and truck maintenance, nothing beats a floor jack in terms of versatility and user-friendliness. It’s a simple tool that functions on the principles of hydraulics by multiplying the pressure applied on its handlebar and using the thrust to lift heavy vehicles.

Here’s a list of qualities that makes the hydraulic floor jack the most popular vehicle lifting solution worldwide:

  • Robustness: Floor jacks are robust. High-quality products like the Scorpion TJ12S heavy-duty floor jack from our stable perform the task of lifting cars, trucks, EVs, military vehicles, and whatnot day in and day out for years without breaking down.
  • Maneuverable with a small footprint: Floor jacks are highly maneuverable and have a low collapsed profile that makes it easy for them to be moved around the shop floor and placed under vehicles with a low ground clearance easily.
  • Great value for money: The best floor jacks for cars and trucks prove to be great value for money due to their competitive pricing and high build quality. They can easily stand the test of time and rigorous use, serving as an asset to garage owners everywhere.

It’s the biggest differentiating factor when it comes to choosing the best floor jack for cars and trucks. Things to look for in a high-quality floor jack are hardened steel components, zinc plated surfaces for corrosion resistance, robust hydraulic and compressed air apparatuses, and such. This is exactly what we are known for. Our Scorpion Floor Jacks are engineered from the best quality materials for extra longevity.

Lift Capacity

The first thing to check when buying a floor jack is its lift capacity. Lift capacity tells you how much weight you can lift using your chosen tool without compromising its structural integrity. Floor jacks come with different lift capacities and the best ones can lift anything you throw at them. For instance, the Scorpion MJ25 heavy-duty floor jack from our stable can lift military vehicles as heavy as 25,000 lbs. or 12.5 tons. Now, this is a tool you want in your garage if you are planning to lift big and heavy vehicles on a regular basis!

A word of caution, never use a floor jack with a low lift capacity on a heavy vehicle. It can cause the jack to malfunction and damage your vehicle in the process.

Lift Height

The purpose of a floor jack is to elevate a vehicle high enough for tire changing, undercarriage maintenance, engine oil replacement, and such. The lift height of a jack determines how high it can lift a car or truck for easy access to the undercarriage. The best floor jacks in the business are known for their lift heights. For instance, the Scorpion TJ14 heavy-duty floor jack from our product line can lift vehicles up to 20”. A good lift height ensures that the vehicle is raised high enough to facilitate maintenance activities.

Build Quality

It’s the biggest differentiating factor when it comes to choosing the best floor jack for cars and trucks. Things to look for in a high-quality floor jack are hardened steel components, zinc plated surfaces for corrosion resistance, robust hydraulic and compressed air apparatuses, and such. This is exactly what we are known for. Our Scorpion Floor Jacks are engineered from the best quality materials for extra longevity.

Safety Features

Safety is paramount when dealing with heavy vehicles. Make sure the floor jack you buy has locking mechanisms to keep the elevated vehicle steady during maintenance. We ensure safety in our product line by implementing a unique three-stage locking mechanism for added stability. This class-leading feature ensures no wobbling or sudden movements of the lifted vehicle.

Now that you know what to look for in the best floor jacks for cars and trucks, let’s have a look at some of the best products in our inventory.

The Scorpion TJ12S Floor Jack

This class-leading product is renowned for reliability and robustness.

Features:

The Scorpion TJ12SL Floor Jack

Known for its incredibly low collapsed profile, the TJ12SL is an asset to any garage owner.

Features:

  • Lift capacity of 24,000 lbs./12 tons.
  • Low collapsed height of only 8”.
  • Lift height of over 15”.

The Scorpion TJ14 Floor Jack

This popular product from our stable trumps competition with user-friendly features and unmatched durability.

Features:

  • Lift capacity of 28,000 lbs./14 tons.
  • Low collapsed height of only 8.25”.
  • Lift height of over 20”.

The Scorpion MJ25 Heavy-duty Floor Jack

This one is the undisputed champion of floor jacks that dusts competition with raw lifting power and unmatched lift height.

Features:

  • Lift capacity of 25,000 lbs./12.5 tons.
  • An extendable beam with stackable adapters makes it suitable for any military vehicle.
  • Lift height of over 36”.

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Summing it up

No matter which floor jack you choose for your garage or full-service workshop, it’s important that you don’t compromise on quality. Only a high-quality, precision-engineered tool can ensure that you get a good return on your investment. Choose wisely. Use safe products.

Happy lifting!

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Where to place the jack when changing the rear tire of a truck?

How many times have you found yourself stranded in the middle of the road with a punctured rear tire?

Car and truck owners have to deal with this situation many times during road trips. What helps in such situations is a robust jack.

Depending on your vehicle type, you might be needing any of the following jack types:

  • Scissor jack: These simple but robust tools will work with any car or light vehicle. They are simple machines that turn rotational motion into upward thrust. But be careful not to use scissor jacks with heavy vehicles. They are not made for lifting trucks.
  • Truck jack: Truck jacks come in a lot of varieties, the most common being the hydraulic floor jack. The floor jack is a device that uses hydraulic fluid to amplify the force applied to the jack’s handlebar and raise heavy vehicles like trucks efficiently with minimum effort. The bottle jack is a variation of the floor jack with a stubbier profile and less footprint.
  • Bridge jack: These tools are used exclusively in inspection pits as installations and are capable of lifting mammoth-sized vehicles in no time. Bridge jacks are smooth and highly efficient and allow for controlled lifting. With bridge jacks, safety is the name of the game!
  • Rolling jacks: Like bridge jacks, rolling jacks work as installations but with vehicle lifts instead of inspection pits. If you have a 2-post or 4-post lift in your garage, you need a rolling jack to facilitate undercarriage repair.

So, what if you find yourself stranded in the middle of the road with a damaged rear tire on your truck? It’s time to change the tire.

Here’s the list of the things you’ll be needing to go about the job:

  1. A robust truck jack with a lift capacity exceeding your truck’s weight.
  1. Best if you have a pair of safety gloves.
  1. Protection for your eyes.
  1. A grease cutter can help with the muck on the lug nuts.
  1. A wrench to loosen the lug nuts.
  1. Spare tire – do we have to tell you to carry one always?

Going about the business

Step 1: Choose a level surface free of debris or snow. Never attempt a tire change on a slope. It is dangerous!

Step 2: Ensure that the parking brake is on. A good practice is to engage the truck’s gearbox to eliminate any possibility of rolling. Carrying wheel chocks is also a good idea. Always apply chocks on the wheel diagonally opposite to the one you are working on.

Step 3: Place the truck jack under the designated lift point nearest to the damaged tire. If you are unsure about the lift points, consult the owner’s manual. Lift points are hardened areas on the subframe that can withstand the thrust from the jack’s ram.

In case you have taken your truck to a workshop with an inspection pit or lift, the technician servicing your vehicle will probably use a bridge jack. In that case, they’ll place adapters on the bridge jack’s lifting arms to match your vehicle and lift it across the axle.

Having jack stands in your inventory is a brilliant idea. Jack stands share the load on a truck jack and help increase the latter’s lifespan.

Step 4: Before you attempt to lift your truck, loosen the lug nuts slightly. Next, give the jack a few pumps on the handlebar and your truck will be up and ready for a tire change. Loosen the nuts all the way and remove the wheel to replace the tire.

Step 5: Once you have put the wheel back on, tighten the nuts and lower the truck slowly. Now, you are ready to hit the road!

What is a Good Truck Jack?

First-time buyers often don’t know what to look for in a quality truck jack. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Lift capacity: The lift capacity of a truck jack tells you how much weight it can lift without malfunctioning. Always buy a jack with a lift capacity exceeding your vehicle’s weight. This will prolong the life of your tool.
  • Lift height: For trucks and offroad vehicles, you need jacks with enough lift height to compensate for the vehicle’s high ground clearance. It’s no use buying a jack that can’t lift your truck high enough for easy access to the undercarriage.
  • Quality and durability: Quality should be your top priority when buying a truck jack because only high-quality components can ensure safety. A hardened steel frame, zinc-plated components, and precision engineering – these are the things to look for in a truck jack. And never forget to buy your tools from an experienced manufacturer with high-quality products in their stable!

Summing it up

The purpose of a truck jack is not limited to changing tires. A vehicle’s undercarriage is the region that takes the maximum amount of beating during its lifespan. And what do you need for easy access to your truck’s undercarriage? A high-quality truck jack!

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How To Lift A Military Truck Safely

We can’t do enough to help our brothers and sisters in the Army, can we? When it comes to servicing military trucks, special care needs to be taken considering the weight of those vehicles and the sensitive equipment they might be carrying. A lot of times military trucks end up with a banged-up undercarriage due to the rough terrain they have to endure. A standard truck jack is what you need to lift such heavy vehicles for access to the subframe, wheels, or transmission. A rolling bridge jack is even better in such circumstances because it allows for more controlled and efficient lifting.

In this blog, you’ll learn how to lift a military truck safely and efficiently using a hydraulic floor jack or bridge jack.

Prerequisites 

Before you can go about lifting a military truck in your workshop, you need to keep the following tools handy:

  • A robust truck jack: make sure you have a truck jack with enough weight capacity to elevate a fully loaded truck. Otherwise, it can bend and buckle under stress, causing harm to the operator and the vehicle. Also, make sure that your floor jack or bridge jack has enough lift height to reach the lift points on the undercarriage of vehicles with high ground clearance and elevate them high enough for easy access to the subframe. Military trucks almost always have high ground clearance. So, the last bit is particularly important.
  • Jack stands: Always use jack stands with a truck jack. Because military trucks are big and heavy, a robust floor jack might not be enough to support the vehicle’s weight. Jack stands assist in vehicle service and maintenance by sharing the load on the truck jack and making it safer to keep a vehicle in an elevated position.
  • Wheel chocks: You cannot be too careful when working with heavy vehicles! Wheel chocks prevent vehicles from rolling forward or backward during the lifting process and add an extra layer of safety.
  • Protective gear: Never work on a vehicle without wearing protective gear. Your eyes and hands need to be protected at all times during the lifting process.
  • A reliable power source: Because most modern truck jacks use compressed air along with hydraulics to lift vehicles, it’s important that you have a reliable power source to operate the air pumps of your equipment. The absence of a reliable power source can increase downtime unnecessarily.

Now that you know what you need to go about lifting a military truck, let’s jump right into a step-by-step guide on how to lift the vehicle smoothly and efficiently.

Step-by-step guide to lifting a military truck with a reliable truck jack

Step 1: 

Position the truck in the service bay. Make sure the area is clean and well-lit beforehand. Check your lifting equipment for malfunction or structural damage. This is important because you don’t want your truck jack to give up on you midway through the process.

Step 2:

Position the jack under the designated lift points of the truck. If you aren’t sure where the lift points are, consult the truck’s manual. Lift points are reinforced areas on the subframe capable of withstanding the pressure exerted by a truck jack’s piston.

Step 3:

Raise the lifting apparatus of your floor jack to touch a lift point on the subframe. If you are using a bridge jack, make sure you use adapters appropriate to the vehicle type with the twin lifting arms of the jack so that it can lift the vehicle across its axle. Place jack stands beneath the remaining lift points to support the weight of the lifted vehicle in case you are using a floor jack.

Step 4: 

Use the controls of the truck jack to gradually lift the military truck to the desired height. You can start working on your truck once it’s secure in its elevated position.

Step 5:

Once you are done with your repair job, lower the truck slowly until the wheels are situated firmly on the ground. Don’t forget to remove the jack stands and the wheel chocks if you have been using them. Your truck is now ready to roll!

The Best Jack for Military Trucks

At this point, you might be wondering what’s the best lifting equipment you can use with military trucks. As you know already, with military trucks you need something robust and durable with a generous weight capacity and lift height. Well, we have good news for you!

Introducing the Scorpion MJ25 Floor Jack!

Why it’s special:

  • With a 25,000 lbs. or 25-ton weight capacity, the MJ25 is an absolute beast when it comes to lifting big, bulky vehicles.
  • And how high does it lift? Over 36”! Can you believe that?
  • Say goodbye to long downtimes! The MJ25 Floor Jack also uses stackable adapters to suit any military vehicle type.

And we are not finished yet! There’s the J50000H Stan Jack to make your day. This beast of a bridge jack will make you grin from ear to ear with the following qualities:

Savvy?

Endnote:

No matter what you buy for your workshop, remember what’s cheap upfront might not be cost-effective in the long run. Buy your truck jack from a reliable manufacturer with a reputation for manufacturing class-leading products for a substantial amount of time. That’s what you call an investment for the future!

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What Kind of Jack Do I Need To Lift A Loaded Truck

Truck jacks come in as many varieties and brands as trucks. No questions about that! There’s not a DIY enthusiast’s garage or workshop in the whole of North America that doesn’t have a hydraulic floor jack or bottle jack to lift cars and trucks for undercarriage repair. These cool tools make lifting heavy vehicles look easy with their hydraulic systems.

Workshops with service pits employ pit jacks and rolling bridge jacks to further reduce downtime for truck fleets. Let’s just say, cars and trucks can stay on the roads for years because of the jacks.

What kind of jack do you need to lift a loaded truck? And, what’s the best floor jack for trucks? If these questions are bothering you so much that you still can’t decide on the right tool for your ride, this blog is for you.

Like we said, there are all sorts of truck jacks on the market. But there are some key parameters that need to be considered before buying one. Here’s a look at them:

  1. Weight capacity: This rating tells you how much weight a jack can lift safely without stressing its components. If you are planning to lift loaded trucks, your truck jack better has a weight capacity exceeding the maximum weight you plan to lift. Else, it can buckle and fracture causing serious damage to the vehicle and the operator.
  2. Lift height: What’s the ground clearance of your vehicle? If it’s a lifted truck or an offroad vehicle, it will have a high ground clearance. Consider how high a particular truck jack can lift before buying. This decision can make all the difference if you are stuck in a rut on rugged terrain.
  3. Durable components: A lot of things can go wrong when tools and equipment come under stress. Truck jacks are regularly exposed to a lot of stress over prolonged periods. So, it only makes sense to buy jacks made of materials that have high tensile strength like different types of steel. Moist regions and the wet season need your tools to be coated with corrosion-resistant materials for durability. Consider these factors before buying your tool.
  4. Safety measures: No matter how good a jack is, it’s only a tool and is susceptible to failure after prolonged use. Make sure you use jack stands alongside your truck jack in case of loaded trucks or military vehicles. They reduce the stress on the jack, prolonging its life in the process. Also, go for jacks with built-in safety mechanisms like stage locks, extra-long handlebars, and remote controls to keep yourself safe during the lifting operation.

Now that we have addressed the elephants in the room, let’s explore a few jack types.

  1. Hydraulic Floor Jacks Serving the automotive sector since the advent of cars, the floor jack has been a trusted partner of car and garage owners worldwide. Heavy duty floor jacks operate on the principles of hydraulics in which pressure applied on the handlebar is multiplied many times at the lifting end via a hydraulic fluid stored in a watertight cylinder. The piston at the lifting end applies force on the lift points of the vehicle and raises it high enough for undercarriage maintenance. Precision-engineered heavy duty floor jacks like the Scorpion MJ25 can lift loaded trucks as heavy as a whopping 25,000 lbs. with ease to a height of 36”! The MJ25 and the TJ series also use compressed air pressure to assist the hydraulic system in the lifting process, making it easier for the equipment to deal with bulky vehicles. These jacks also feature a class-leading three-stage locking mechanism for added safety.
  2. Scissor Jacks It’s more of an honorable mention since we are talking about jacks. Scissor jacks use a smart mechanical system to convert rotational motion into upward thrust, lifting cars and small vehicles high enough for tire changes and light maintenance activities. Your car probably has a scissor jack as part of the standard toolset. But don’t expect to lift loaded trucks with scissor jacks!
  3. Bottle Jacks Bottle jacks are called so because they look like bottles. They use the same principles as floor jacks to lift cars and trucks. A stubby base and thick pistons make the bottle jack a reliable tool to lift large and bulky vehicles. The only caveat: bottle jacks aren’t known for lifting high.
  4. Pit Jacks  Pit jacks are exclusively used in workshops with dedicated service pits. They can lift big, bulky vehicles in a jiffy, thanks to their combined hydraulic and pneumatic (compressed air) systems. Products like the Scorpion Pit Jacks from our inventory feature a durable and compact design that fits into any service pit on the continent. Telescoping arms with stackable adapters are good for any vehicle type, from loaded trucks to EVs. For instance, the Scorpion PJ35S can lift loaded trucks as heavy as 35,000 lbs. to a height of over 20”!
  5. Rolling Bridge Jacks If your workshop has a lift, you can consider buying a rolling bridge jack. It’s a great tool to use with loaded trucks because of the ease and efficiency with which you can operate them. Like pit jacks, bridge jacks use the combined power of hydraulics and pneumatic pressure to lift heavy vehicles. The Stan Jack J50000H is a great example of an ultra-efficient bridge jack with a weight capacity of 50,000 lbs.So, what’s the best floor jack or truck jack you can buy? Any tool that has been manufactured by a reputable manufacturer known for producing well-reviewed equipment is the thing to buy. Don’t always go for cheap. Remember, saving a few dollars upfront may prove to be expensive and unsafe in the long run.

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Top 5 Jack Manufacturers in Canada

Ask any vehicle owner and they will tell you why a jack is the most important tool to keep handy. A vehicle’s subframe is the part that takes the maximum beating during its lifespan and without jacks it would be impossible to reach the undercarriage of cars and trucks for repair jobs.

Options galore when it comes to choosing heavy duty jacks for cars and trucks. Here are a few important things to look out for when buying a jack:

  • Weight capacity: The weight capacity of a car or truck jack is the amount of weight it can lift safely. Always buy a jack with a higher weight capacity than the vehicle you are planning to lift. This will keep your tool in working order for a long time and you and your vehicle safe from unwanted situations.
  • Lift height: Choose a jack that can reach the lift points of your vehicle easily and lift it high enough to facilitate undercarriage repair. This is especially important for lifted trucks and offroad vehicles that have a high ground clearance.
  • Durable components: A jack is a tool that has to withstand extreme stress for prolonged periods. Hence, it’s paramount that its components are made from durable materials. Choose only time-tested products from reputable jack manufacturers.
  • Cheap isn’t always good: Investing in a high-quality tool proves to be a boon in the long run. It serves you for decades and returns more than its price in performance.

So, who are the best jack manufacturers in Canada? Our team of testers have gone ahead and tried out quite a few jacks, and here’s what they think.

1. Stan Design

Stan Design is one of the best jack manufacturers in Canada with a product line comprising some of the best lifting solutions on the market. They manufacture hydraulic floor jacks, pit jacks, and rolling bridge jacks using cutting-edge technology, heavy-duty components, and durable materials.

Pros:

  • Best-in-class weight capacity that suits everything from armored cars and trucks to EVs.
  • Generous lift height for all sorts of vehicles including lifted trucks and off-road vehicles.
  • Robust construction achieved using high-grade steel.
  • Corrosion-resistant coat prolongs the lifespan of jack components.
  • Unique safety features comprising best-in-class locking mechanisms make operations safe.
    Highlight product:

    1. The Scorpion MJ25 Floor Jack

Weight Capacity Maximum Lift Height Special Features
25,000 lbs. 36″ Extendable beam with stackable adapters suits any type of vehicle including armored trucks.
Three-stage locking mechanism makes lifting extra safe

2. Torin Automotive Equipment

Torin manufactures some of the best hydraulic floor jacks in Canada. Known for their precision engineering and attention to detail, Torin has been creating waves in the heavy-duty truck jack market with their Black Jack range.

Pros:

  • High precision engineering serves as a benchmark for other manufacturers.
  • Highly reliable products trusted by truck fleets and car owners nationwide.
  • Robust construction makes Torin equipment ultra-durable.
  • Great value for money.

Highlight product:

The 3T Low Profile Black Jack

Weight Capacity Maximum Lift Height Special Features
6,000 lbs. 18″ Unique safety bypass system protects hydraulic cylinders.
Removable two-piece handlebar has rubberized grips for extra grip.

3. Pro-Lift by Shinn Fu Company of America (SFA)

Shinn Fu Company of America has built quite a reputation for itself as a leading jack manufacturer in North America with a market extending up to Central and South America. The Pro-Lift sub-brand features a whole bunch of patented products with unique features that make them pretty desirable among heavy-duty truck jack users.

Pros:

  • Patented DIY solutions.
  • Large network with significant market presence across all the Americas.
  • Product range isn’t limited to lifting solutions and includes a host of products like toolsets and safety helmets.

Highlight product:

The Pro-Lift F 2533 Speedy Lift Jack

Weight Capacity Maximum Lift Height Special Features
2-1/2 tons 21″ High speed lifting makes operation quick and easy.

4. US Jack

With nearly four decades of experience under their belt and carrying the rich lineage of Auto Specialties Manufacturing (AUSCO) in their DNA, Us Jacks is a force to be reckoned with among jack manufacturers in North America. Authentic and homegrown, US Jacks manufactures quite a few class-leading products.

Pros

  • Homegrown with rich automotive lineage.
  • High-quality, time-tested products make life easy for garage owners.
  • Strong service network gives peace of mind to end-users.

Highlight product:

Hi-Range Hydraulic Bottle Jack (12-ton capacity)

Weight Capacity Maximum Lift Height Special Features
12 tons 33% more than standard bottle jacks Extra-wide base.
Nickel-plated steel ram and pump piston.
Wide operating range of -40 F to +200 F

5. Martins Industries

Martins Industries has been in the game for quite some time, making a name for itself as one of the top heavy-duty truck jack manufacturers in North America.

Pros:

  • High-quality products with unmatched load-bearing capabilities.
  • Impressive range of products to suit all kinds of users from truckers to car owners, and more.

Highlight Product:

The MFJ 30T 30-ton Professional Air/Hydraulic Floor Jack

Weight Capacity Maximum Lift Height Special Features
30 tons 41 cm Two-stage lifting: 30-ton cylinder up to 34 cm & 15-ton cylinder up to 41 cm
Two extensions provide 12 cm extra lift height.

One final word before you buy your truck jack: never go for cheap. Saving a few dollars upfront can hurt you in the long run by making your workshop environment unsafe. Trust the top jack manufacturers in Canada to deliver the best products on the market.

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A Guide to Choosing the Best Truck Jack for Your Truck

So, you are a proud truck owner! One thing’s for certain: trucks don’t come cheap and truck owners love their vehicles. Timely servicing keeps trucks up and running for long and ensures a solid return on investment. When it comes to truck maintenance or upgrades, you need the proper tools to go about the business. And the truck jack is the one indispensable tool you can’t do without.

You’ll have noticed there’s a wide variety of truck jacks available on the market. But which one’s the perfect fit for your beast? In this article, we’ll cut the clutter and shed light on the key factors that’ll help you decide on the perfect heavy-duty floor jack, pit jack, or rolling jack for your truck. Read on!

Knowing your truck’s weight is crucial

Trucks are rugged vehicles built to haul around heavy loads across all kinds of terrain. Tarmac or no tarmac, trucks have to carry on performing their duties and this means they have a lot of chunky metal parts and reinforced sections for rigorous use and durability. All this adds to the weight of the vehicle, making trucks heavy – like real heavy!

Trucks can weigh anywhere between 3 and 25 tons, sometimes even more. So, how heavy is your truck? If you don’t know that, you can’t decide on the best truck jack for your vehicle. Truck jacks perform the all-important task of lifting vehicles for undercarriage repairs and maintenance. So, you need a tool that won’t buckle under the weight of your truck.

Heavy-duty truck jacks come with a weight capacity rating. This tells you about the load-bearing capabilities of the tool. Always go for a truck jack with a higher weight capacity than your truck’s weight. This will ensure a safe lifting operation and longevity of the jack. Savvy?

Now, let’s dive straight into the details of all the different jacks you can buy for your mean machine.

Heavy Duty Floor Jacks

Tough, compact, and user-friendly – that’s how you describe heavy-duty floor jacks. Floor jacks have been serving truck owners forever! These cool tools use a hydraulic system to amplify the pressure applied on their handlebars into the monstrous force required to lift big and bulky trucks. Heavy-duty floor jacks typically have a low collapsed profile for easy access to a truck’s undercarriage. Leveled trucks, lifted trucks, military vehicles, EVs – throw anything at them and they’ll perform equally well.

Stan Design offers you a wide variety of heavy-duty floor jacks with weight capacity ranging from 12 tons (the TJ12S Scorpion Floor Jack) to 25 tons (the MJ25 Scorpion Floor Jack).

Pit Jacks:

Quiz time! What keeps the fleets up and running all across North America? You guessed it right – it’s the intricate network of workshops dotting the landscape of Canada and the US.

Hundreds of thousands of truck owners in North America rely on truck workshops for maintenance and repair jobs. And the one tool these workshops rely on is the pit jack. These heavy-duty truck jacks are designed to fit into service pits and lift big and bulky trucks smoothly without compromising on safety.

Innovative products like the Scorpion Pit Jacks from Stan Design employ pneumatic systems to boost their hydraulic mechanisms, ensuring some serious weight capacity. For instance, the PJ35S Scorpion Pit Jack can lift trucks as heavy as 35,000 lbs.!

Pit jacks also have inbuilt safety mechanisms to ensure that vehicles are secured in their elevated position, and stackable adapters ensure that they suit every truck type thrown at them.

Rolling Jacks:

Workshops with car lifts prefer the rolling jack as a valuable tool. These jacks can slide under the lift and allow specific sections of the truck to be lifted for maintenance or repairs. Couple of things to consider before choosing a rolling jack:

  • Safety and efficiency are equally important. Make sure the rolling jack you’re planning to buy has a proper locking mechanism.
  • Reinforced parts made of high-grade steel – that’s what you’re looking for when buying a rolling jack. It ensures safety and longevity.

What to Look for in the Perfect Truck Jack

Material and Build Quality:

  • Truck jacks are made of steel. We all know that. But the quality of the alloy and the construction of the tool matter. Make sure your truck jack has a robust build strong enough to endure decades of heavy use.
  • What’s the biggest enemy of any tool? Moisture. Rust can wear down machine parts quickly, leading to critical failure. Make sure your truck jack comes coated with corrosion-resistant materials for longevity.
  • Reinforced components, a wide base, and sturdy lifting arms are what you are looking for in the perfect truck jack.

Lifting Speed and Efficiency:

A wise man once said, you can make up for lost money but not time. The longer your truck sits in the garage, the more time and business opportunities you waste. So, you need a truck jack that operates quickly and smoothly.

Portability and Storage:

Truckers are constantly on the move. So, it’s in their best interest to carry a heavy-duty floor jack that’s compact, reasonably light, and portable. A floor jack with a low collapsed profile can be a lifesaver for overloaded trucks with saggy suspension.

Safety Features:

We can go on and on all day on the importance of safety features. Can you trust your truck jack to keep you safe when working under the vehicle? Here are a few things to consider as safety features:

  • Safety valves.
  • Locking mechanisms.
  • Sturdy base.

Carrying jack stands is a good idea. They share the load on the jack, increasing the tool’s safety and longevity at the same time.

Endnote:

Buying a truck jack should be a one-time investment. Your favorite truck-lifting solution will go through a lot of abuse during its time in the garage. So, it better be made of high-quality materials. Whether you buy a heavy-duty floor jack, pit jack, or rolling jack, prioritize robustness, reliability, and safety. Always go for time-tested products manufactured by popular brands. Remember, saving a few dollars upfront doesn’t always prove to be a good decision in the long-term.

Happy lifting!

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