Hydraulic floor jacks - 2 ton sufficient?

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03-28-2007, 07:33 PM

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krishaynes

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Sandybeach - you're right, balancing is very important. However, with proper rotation tire wear should be fairly consistent so the wheel balance shouldn't be thrown off.

It doesn't hurt to have it checked though! (especially is you have cheap access to a wheel balancer!).

03-28-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Rose

Kind of dumb questions I know, but this is the first vehicle I have had in years that I want to work on. I'm scaring my wife...she thinks this is my mid-life crisis

I admit it, My HHR IS my Mid-life crisis......

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03-28-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SandyBeach

Don't you always balance your tires at the same time you rotate them? I learned the hard way that balancing is very important, especially on aluminum wheels with stick-on weights.

If you are speaking to me....yes !!

I change oil and filter, rotate tires (with the related maintenance. stated) and take it into a tire shop for balance. I pay one time for life time balance and indicate, at the time of payment, that I will be back frequently for the rebalance. Haven't had a problem yet.

03-28-2007, 11:39 PM

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Black Rose

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Originally Posted by Snoopy

Valid points, fastsuv....

Made me think of the ONE THING that I look for first...... ANSI approved. Much of the China and foreign country "junk" is not approved. Some is, and quite good....but it must have this approval for my satisfaction and peace of mind.

The one I have in mind is Michelin branded, so I would think that it would be ANSI approved. I'll check the packaging before buying though.

Thanks for the info fastsuv and Snoopy.

04-27-2007, 10:05 AM

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The one I have in mind is Michelin branded, so I would think that it would be ANSI approved. I'll check the packaging before buying though.

Thanks for the info fastsuv and Snoopy.

To follow up, the Michelin branded hydraulic jack and jack stands are ANSI approved.

Debating whether to get the 2 ton or 3 1/2 ton jack stands.