| Floor Jack
Probably the most common
tool next to a hammer and screwdriver, the floor
jack is an essential part of any garage.
Lifting a vehicle is one of the more common things
we would do while working on a Jeep. A
hydraulic floor jack uses a lever to force fluid
through a cylinder forcing the jack lifting surface
to move. Most jacks release the pressure by
twisting the handle or a lever.
Using a jack with a
greater weight rating than needed will ensure the
jack is capable of lifting the load and maintaining
it safely. Never work under a vehicle
supported by a jack only. Jack stands should
always be used.
 Bottle
Jack
A bottle jack is a
compact jack mainly used for lifting a vehicle.
There are many other uses of this type of jack.
It can be used for spreading, bending, pushing,
pressing, and straightening. Often they are
fitted to be used in other tools like a tubing
bender or shop press. |
