Cleaning engine bay and underneath. Just bought a new Pneumatic Jack.

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I've been wanting to get undercarriage when I've been cleaning engines and it's just been impossible to get underneath! I recently did a large F150 and the customer received it as a gift from his father in law and really wanted it cleaned underneath as well! He wanted it to be spotless so he could service any leaks.The motor was untouched for 21 years. It wasn't much harder than any other motor detail. But I really felt it needed a better job underneath. Than just a pressure washer blind! The top turned out amazing! But I just couldn't stop thinking of what it looked like underneath:buffing:
So I went ahead and ordered this jack I've had my eyes on for quite a while. I was curious if anyone had experience with a 3 ton jack? Can I just lift it from the middle to lift it even or will I have to do one side at a time?
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Obviously I want to just lift it from the middle, But I'm hoping someone can give me some input? It's a 3 ton Triple air jack with a lift of 17.7 inches.
[h=1]Thank you all in advance:dblthumb2:[/h]
 
Been watching allot of videos on it and it will really get it high enough when using a block. Then use jack stands. I'll post up my next job!
 
Coatingsarecrack said:
I’ve been thinking of this. I’ll be honest bought a set of quick jacks and they’ve been sitting for a while.

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They lock into place and ar suppose to be pretty safe. I would use these for safety

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i hope one day My business has grown enough to grab a set. Only problem is I built an office in the back and the room is to short to have a full car inside. I've always been eyeing them thought. There are the best show in town!
 
DDP -

Do you have a decent sized compressor for that air jack ?

If you don't have one, I'd get a 2 ton Long Reach Jack from HF ( not too sure if the Super Duty is Low Profile Long Reach)

These Jack Stands are based off the original designer of AC Hydraulic. These are the jackstays to get
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Not the ratcheting time, but the positive lock IMO
 
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chefwong said:
DDP -

Do you have a decent sized compressor for that air jack ?

If you don't have one, I'd get a 2 ton Long Reach Jack from HF ( not too sure if the Super Duty is Low Profile Long Reach)

These Jack Stands are based off the original designer of AC Hydraulic. These are the jackstays to get
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Not the ratcheting time, but the positive lock IMO
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$30 extra is money well spent
I’m grabbing them tomorrow! I just bought a whole new compressor that was the smallest I could find with the specs of compressors 3X’s the size.
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All sorts with different brands - probably coming out the same factories all listed on Amazon.....bill w.
I'd def. have it on jacks once raised...
 
Coatingsarecrack said:
I’ve been thinking of this. I’ll be honest bought a set of quick jacks and they’ve been sitting for a while.

Quick Jack Holiday Sale 2023

They lock into place and ar suppose to be pretty safe. I would use these for safety

12" Multi Purpose Wheel Cribs - 1,500 lbs Capacity | Race Ramps


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I would defiantly go this route for cars only. But 1200lbs. capacity is a bit light for larger trucks. Perfect if they made them larger with more capacity.
 
Another option if you want a way to sneak under in a quick, easy way, is a set of Race Ramps. Not the middle though, front or back. Can take abuse and getting wet too.
 
DanaDetailingPros said:
I would defiantly go this route for cars only. But 1200lbs. capacity is a bit light for larger trucks. Perfect if they made them larger with more capacity.
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Not sure what’s 1200lbs. The Quick jack can hold up to 5000lbs and the wheel cribs hold 1500lbs per crib so 6000lbs….


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I'm not a BIG truck guy so I can't say what the front weight is on a large truck like F250. I know all the cheaper jacks are 1500 lbs a jack and is why they call them three ton weight capacity. I love the looks of them and would make a cleaner presentation! Not to mention half the time it would take to fumble stands. I'm going to reach out to Race Ramps this week and tell them what I'm planning to use them for like larger nobly tires and if they will work. Also if they are working on a wider model for trucks w/more capacity. The stands I just bought will sure make me feel safe working under the truck! Supper solid and heavy duty! Check out Esco ones and there identical for $30 more but have all raving reviews.

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DanaDetailingPros said:
I'm going to reach out to Race Ramps this week .
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DDP. Not sure how much thought you have put this through but by the time you add in the air jack, the jack stands, the jack and now you're talking about Race Ramps. If the space allows, whether it be floor + overhead ceiling height, have you just considered omitting all of them and just being a QuickJack ?
 
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