Costco (Arcan) Trolley Jack

**V205** · 01-05-2014 12:13 PM

For you guys with bad pistons, do you use the jack to hold the weight of the car for more than a minute etc., i.e. for the duration of the task, be it 5 minutes or 1 hr etc.

I'm wondering if the piston dies because it is carrying the weight for a prolonged period rather than just jacking it up and then resting it on jack-stands as soon as ppossible, thus alleviating the stress from the hydraulic jack for greater longevity.

* Still waiting for Costco to restock these jacks!

**bennjamin** · 01-05-2014 12:47 PM

My first one went bad after a good year - lots of holding weight for time - but it's always advised to get off the jack as quickly as possible. And once in a while back off the jack , pump a few times to get air and sediment out and past the seals - and firmly tighten then jack again

**Jasemas** · 01-05-2014 04:41 PM

Had my pro-lift
Hold up my engine (one mount was removed) for 3 days
Though when you're lifting your car and hear a massive crack and the jack wont go up - its a worrying sign lol

**mugen_ctr** · 01-05-2014 06:47 PM

jus gonna shine in here... ive had my jack for over 1.5 yrs now... its been good, no signs of failure or wear, ive used it to hold up my dads hilux heaps of times, considering the 4x4 weights over 2 tonnes so its a sure sign the jack is very well built... Yes its recommended 1.5 tonnes, but proof they are a tough jack

**mocchi** · 01-05-2014 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by mugen_ctr

jus gonna shine in here... ive had my jack for over 1.5 yrs now... its been good, no signs of failure or wear, ive used it to hold up my dads hilux heaps of times, considering the 4x4 weights over 2 tonnes so its a sure sign the jack is very well built... Yes its recommended 1.5 tonnes, but proof they are a tough jack

dont think it will be over 2 ton when you jack it up, probably just over 1 ton
unless you jack up the whole car in one go lol

**V205** · 01-05-2014 10:49 PM

I'm close to breaking down (tired of waiting for Costco to re-stock) and buy the Bahco Aluminium 2T Jack.... at 2x the price of the Arcan jack...

**mugen_ctr** · 02-05-2014 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by mocchi

dont think it will be over 2 ton when you jack it up, probably just over 1 ton
unless you jack up the whole car in one go lol

well we jack from the center diff, so its gonna b heavy either way LOL, ive heard of guys jacking the rear end with a trailer attached an its still fine hahaha, not sure how well the seals on the jack goes....

BTW does anyone know if we can service these jacks locally? im wanting to get it serviced end of yr for longevity i guess