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Stevieboy34
31-05-2016, 06:19 PM
Hi guys the one and only time I've used my trolley jack to change a wheel in my VE SS Ute it buckled. Can anyone recommend a good one small enough to go in the original spot behind the seat?
white lie
31-05-2016, 08:02 PM
You mean scissor jack?
Stevieboy34
31-05-2016, 08:35 PM
Sorry mate yeah. For changing tyres if I ever get a flat
white lie
31-05-2016, 09:34 PM
I've never found any of them to be overly reliable. Like Commodores are too heavy for them or something. Generally I'll only get a couple of uses out of them before something on them starts to break and I don't trust them. I only use them in emergencies but the OEM ones are some of the better ones. No idea what they're worth though
sjhugh
31-05-2016, 11:35 PM
Scissor jacks are as cheap as chips because they are as cheap as.

Here's a good place to start: https://www.google.com.au/#q=scissor+jack&tbm=shop


and good old Supercheap: http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Scissor-Jack-1000kg.aspx?pid=362693#Recommendations
Stevieboy34
01-06-2016, 09:42 AM
Yeah ok. Its just when I used the OEM one, and its only been once (knock on wood) it literally bent and was buckling so I have now thrown it out. I guess I should have explained better. I am after one just for emergencies to change a wheel as I don't like running around without a jack. Anyone know if those bottle jacks are handy? I was hoping to get one roughly the same size as the OEM one to fit behind the seat. Keeping in mind my car IS quite low. Not to worry I will pop into Supercheap and get one, I just thought maybe there was one that people recommend :driving: