Why can't I locate a used jack? They don't rust. There is nothing electrical on it. Jag owners won't be wearing them out or leaving them lay around. What happens to them all so that I resort to looking at a NEW jack for $350? As for the the tool kit...

Submitted by DavidBarnes71@… on Mon, 08/31/2009 - 21:03

The one with my '68 has the ratchet handle and broke the welds at the ends of the plate where the jackscrew runs thru the jack. I bought one that I think is for a later model off e-bay that was pretty cheap and not close to $300. It fits in the bag and has the same pad but does not have a ratchet handle. It has a bracket with holes on the end of the jackscrew where you put the rod to screw it up and down. I think it is built better than the ones that have the ratchet handle since it does not have those same welds that broke. I only plan to use it if I have a flat away from home.

David Barnes
'68 FHC

Submitted by tvtom@sbcglobal.net on Mon, 08/31/2009 - 11:49

If you do find a jack I recommend that you place it in the roll and never use it.

There are at least two reasons for saying that.

On my Series 1 using the jack on the mid-point of the side places a lot of stress on a small area. I used a lenght of 2 X 4 to distribute that stress.

Once, I had the car resting on the jack in it's fully extended position. When I started to lower it I apparently managed to turn the screw in the wrong direction. The result caused the retainer on the end of the screw to pop off and the jack fell. Luckily neither I nor the car was damaged.

Submitted by SC38-21185J on Mon, 08/31/2009 - 09:37

Yes, they DO rust and were often discarded. Keep track on EBay!! The most likely source of finding one. Tools and tool rolls too! Keep in mind there were specific jacks for S1 and S2; make sure you get the RIGHT one.

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