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Postby regamaster » Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:38 pm

hey all,

just wondering if there is anyone out there who

a. Can get a good deal on jacks, jack stands and related equipment along those lines, or

b. knows of a shop/factory that sells jacks, jack stands and related equipment for a good price.

Looking hopefully to purchase some jackstands 2tonne or 3tonne, although pref 3tonne if its cheap enough, and also a 3 tonne, low profile trolley jack this christmas at a good price if possible.
any help would be great :)
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Postby fangsport » Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:58 pm

TWL.
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Postby regamaster » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:06 pm

fangsport wrote:TWL.


?? whats TWL ?? (sorry noob!)
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Postby B1NZ » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:25 pm

where are you located?
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Postby regamaster » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:25 pm

B1NZ wrote:where are you located?

Auckland.
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Postby fangsport » Wed Dec 13, 2006 10:09 pm

regamaster wrote:
fangsport wrote:TWL.


?? whats TWL ?? (sorry noob!)

got phonebook?
i know you have internet :?:
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Postby regamaster » Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:03 pm

yes I have plenty, whats your point?
is it TWL a place? should that interest me for what I'm asking?
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Postby fangsport » Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:48 pm

regamaster wrote:yes I have plenty, whats your point?
is it TWL a place? should that interest me for what I'm asking?

that's what they are called.
branches throughout NZ, under TWL in the phone book. :wink:
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Postby JT » Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:35 am

Repco have a sale on Powerbuilt trolley jacks + pair of 3T axle stands for $189 IIRC.
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Postby regamaster » Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:04 pm

JT wrote:Repco have a sale on Powerbuilt trolley jacks + pair of 3T axle stands for $189 IIRC.


yes have got repco's sale in mind ..
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Postby pc » Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:24 pm

can't go past the $30 warehouse jacks if you just need a crappy little one to change wheels.
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Postby fangsport » Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:46 pm

pc wrote:can't go past the $30 warehouse jacks if you just need a crappy little one to change wheels.


yes you can. the nasty little things are too narrow and this can lead to them twisting under load, then failing. i personally won't buy another.
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Postby Bling » Thu Dec 14, 2006 7:02 pm

just buy something decent and it will last you a lifetime

cheap is bad, why bother with it for something as important as axle stands and a jack!! Last thing you want is a car falling on you cos you saved 50 bucks :wink:
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Postby GTCRSHR » Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:08 am

macdonalds machinery in mtwellington,


great guys, great service, great gear
they have a lot of second hand machinery in there as well but have some great axle stands, the 3 ton ones, have stood up to our boat being stood on for about 3 years no problem what so ever,

the trolley jacks are just as good, you have to make sure you get the little knob set right on them tho other wise they just keep going down

hope that helps can get you a number if need be
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Postby Tozza » Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:23 pm

fangsport wrote:
pc wrote:can't go past the $30 warehouse jacks if you just need a crappy little one to change wheels.


yes you can. the nasty little things are too narrow and this can lead to them twisting under load, then failing. i personally won't buy another.


Na, dont buy a Warehouse one. I brought one, 2 Weeks ago so i could swap my wheels over easily and it doesnt work anymore. Maybe ok for occasional use though.
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Postby summin » Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:01 pm

GTCRSHR wrote:macdonalds machinery in mtwellington


...and you can pick up a happymeal while you're looking for the "jack and stands" section :P

sorry couldnt help myself :lol:
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Postby pc » Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:17 pm

Tozza wrote:
fangsport wrote:
pc wrote:can't go past the $30 warehouse jacks if you just need a crappy little one to change wheels.

yes you can. the nasty little things are too narrow and this can lead to them twisting under load, then failing. i personally won't buy another.

Na, dont buy a Warehouse one. I brought one, 2 Weeks ago so i could swap my wheels over easily and it doesnt work anymore. Maybe ok for occasional use though.

Mine's worked for a few months so far and it's a lot easier taking to events than my normal size trolly jack. The normal (big) jack is really hard to transport safely. But like fangsport said, they are very narrow, so best used on a solid flat surface, like concrete.
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