Trolley Jack Recommendation

[ChrisM]

I have need to replace my 35 year old trolley jack that I used on my LS400 without any problems. When jacking up my RX450H the jack started to leak oil, as I presume it was no rated to lift the RX.

Before I commit to a new jack, has anyone any recommendations as which one to buy? I like to have the wheels off to check brakes and under wing areas and perform any easy repairs myself.

[Farqui]

Hi Chris, what's your budget?

As you've an RX, does it need to be high lift?

A few years back I had several smaller/high street jacks fail after a few uses when just out of warranty.  So I bit the bullet and bought a big, heavy, stable, 3 tonne, low profile, quick lift jack from SGS that's been great and gets plenty of regular use, reference https://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/trolley-jacks/capacity/3-ton

[rich1068]

Watching this thread with interest. Also where the best points to place a trolley jack would be, in my case under a 400h.

[Mr Vlad]

For a start you won't need a low profile jack as the car sits high. Because the car is about 2 1/4 ton then a jack rated at 3 ton or more would be best. Don't forget heavy duty axle stands. Very important. 2 ton capacity should be more than good enough.

[Texas]

""When jacking up my RX450H the jack started to leak oil, as I presume it was no(t) rated to lift the RX""

I expect it was when new but the problem was probably.... ""my 35 year old trolley jack""!!!

Bear in mind that

A) you are not totally lifting the car "2 1/4 Ton" completely with the jack but a portion of,and

B) Any lifting device that is CE rated will have a safety factor of 4. Therefore ( when New and in good condition) a 2t jack is capable of lifting 8t before failing ( not that I am advocating exceeding the rated SWL, which you won't as you are not doing a complete lift)  so jacks in the 2t section would suffice.

paul m.

[ChrisM]

Thanks for all replies, will take on board and use in my decision process .