Buggy Floor Jack

[ErikIrvine]

Does anybody have any recommendations for a on-board jack for a baja bug? I really like the Craftsman Aluminum floor jack, but 3 tons seems a little excessive for a car that if you add up al sides weighs just over 1 ton. I wanted a good quality jack like the Craftsman, but lighter (less lifting capacity ok). The Harbor Freight one is light, but that is too low of quality. I am open to other styles too (i.e. bottle, hi-lift style), main focus is to keep it light

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[BRINGTHERUCKUS]

Harbor freights are good just make sure you check the nuts and bolts when you buy it.

or

http://f-o-a.com/shop/index.php?main...products_id=39

[DesertGuy1]

Erik, I have been looking into jacks also and the options seem limited, IMHO. I decided to go with a "hybrid" bumper jack. Basically, I machined a pin from 1144 and turned a handle/base plate from 6061. The mounting plates are made from P/O steel. I then hacked away at the bumper jack removing everything un-necessary and all will be attached with "Quick-Fists". I'm finishing up making a few for friends and hopefully will pan out, total weight of jack is 10 pounds 5 ounces (completed weight).

Not that you will want to do the same but keep your options open...

(older pics of progress)

[ErikIrvine]

Thanks for the replies guys! Desertguy looks good! What is the jack ratchet portion from?

[DesertGuy1]

What is the jack ratchet portion from?

The bumper jacks that I have bought have been NOS items from eBay. They are all 70's to 80's GM jacks, with a little sifting, you can find NOS jacks in the 30.00 to 50.00 range.

[bajaherbie]

here is my jack... modified to fit the front beam or rear engine cage of my baja. still rocking the stock baseplate color... buick/olds/pontiac/chevy, whatever it came from.

[D.G.F]

here is my jack... modified to fit the front beam or rear engine cage of my baja. still rocking the stock baseplate color... buick/olds/pontiac/chevy, whatever it came from.

you can not beat one of those jacks