Date:         Wed, 14 May 2003 17:46:37 EDT
Reply-To:     Oxroad@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeff Oxroad <Oxroad@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Sears floor jack on sale/fits in bus
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I just bought a 2 1/4 ton Craftsman floorjack at Sears sale priced from
$39.99 to $29.99. They would have taken an extra $10 off if I applied and was
approved for a Sears credit card. (knowing that credit cards are the devil's
tool I declined the offer to apply for the card)

It is one of the smaller format floor jacks at about 21 inches in length with
the handle removed. It's lift range is about 4 1/2 inches to 14 1/2.

The Vanagon tie in is the jack fits in the compartment under the Westfalia
rear seat on the passenger side of the bus--just fits. I've carried my old
sears 1 1/2 ton floorjack there and used it on many occassions since I got my
bus. I keep a length of 4x4 wood post under there as well to add to the
lift--using it horizontal to the ground of course. The old sears jack lasted
about 25 years until a seal recently began to leak, so it was time for
replacement.

If using the 4x4 post for added lift use extreme caution and never get under
a vehicle without properly installing jack stands.

The sears 2 1/4 ton jack also comes with a nice sturdy plastic case. But the
case does not easily fit under the rear westfalia seat--it's a tad too long
at about 22 1/2 inches.

I'm in SoCal, and while I'm not sure if the sale is nationwide, I've usually
found Sears sales to be nationwide.

Best
Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA


Just a tip. I have no affiliation with Sears and normal disclaimers apply.