Buying a new Jack

libranof1987 · 26th June 2012, 15:54

I need to buy a new jack for my Corsa as the OEM one is damaged.

I am not too inclined to buy the OEM one again as I feel the design is flawed - the jack is one legged and the foot is curved. So as you raise the jack, the foot moves over the curvature onto the flat part. The current jack got damaged when the car slipped off the jack as the jack foot slid on to a slippery surface.

I'd rather prefer the conventional 2-legged jacks that Maruti provides.

Considering Corsa's gross weight of 1331 kg, jack for which car is most appropriate?

Any other suggestions?

supremeBaleno · 26th June 2012, 16:10

The SX4's jack should work fine given that it weighs in around 1.2tonnes. BTW, 1331kg is I guess the Corsa's kerb weight (unladen weight). Damn heavy car that one.

One suggestion about the jack lever :
Earlier MSIL gave a long lever with a hook at one end (goes into the jack) & other end having 2 90deg bends - this design made it easy to raise the jack in quick circular rotation of the lever.
Nowadays, they are giving a wierd short metal rod which is plain unweildy to use. Try to get the long lever (available in auto-parts stores).

I replaced the useless OE jack lever with this long lever in our Baleno and Swift (the old M800 came with the long one).

pjbiju · 26th June 2012, 16:14

I have seen some models of jack at the Reliance Mart (Auto zone) that work with the car battery. I thought they were good too and would be easy to use. Please check this thread - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...tric-jack.html

phamilyman · 26th June 2012, 16:19

bhai, take the rs 800 hydraulic jack from delhi (or the equivalent). rated upto 2 tonnes and really good compared to the OEm stuff.

Cesc · 26th June 2012, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by libranof1987

Considering Corsa's gross weight of 1331 kg, jack for which car is most appropriate?

Any other suggestions?

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

BTW, 1331kg is I guess the Corsa's kerb weight (unladen weight). Damn heavy car that one.

1331 kg is the gross weight. So the kerb (unladen weight will be around 1050-1100 kg.

For the jack - the Octy's jack should do just fine.

supremeBaleno · 26th June 2012, 16:31

If the Kerb weight is only 1050, even the Swift's jack would do.

libranof1987 · 26th June 2012, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

Earlier MSIL gave a long lever with a hook at one end (goes into the jack) & other end having 2 90deg bends - this design made it easy to raise the jack in quick circular rotation of the lever.
Nowadays, they are giving a wierd short metal rod which is plain unweildy to use. Try to get the long lever (available in auto-parts stores).

Agree, the jacks provided earlier were very convenient to use.

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

bhai, take the rs 800 hydraulic jack from delhi (or the equivalent). rated upto 2 tonnes and really good compared to the OEm stuff.

Hydraulic option is good! Just think that it will eat up a lot of space in the boot; considering it can't be tucked in along with the spare tyre.

The car is currently in B'lore and I need to buy it before beginning the B'lore - Gurgaon drive.

Blow Horn Ok · 26th June 2012, 19:59

Even the OEM jack provided with the figo is flawed. Its single arm and it slips whenever the car is lifted on a cemented/plastered surface. I will check out the swift's jack if it fits well!

shankar.balan · 28th June 2012, 09:16

Reliance Autozone sells these Hydraulic Jacks - 2 tons or 4 tons weight bearing capacity. Costs about 800 Rupees. I had bought one around 3 years back for my Scorpio and had absolutely no occasion to use it ever. So I just gave it away to my pal who bought the Scorpio 6 months back, along with all the other tools etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by libranof1987

Agree, the jacks provided earlier were very convenient to use.

Hydraulic option is good! Just think that it will eat up a lot of space in the boot; considering it can't be tucked in along with the spare tyre.

The car is currently in B'lore and I need to buy it before beginning the B'lore - Gurgaon drive.

libranof1987 · 28th June 2012, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

Reliance Autozone sells these Hydraulic Jacks - 2 tons or 4 tons weight bearing capacity. Costs about 800 Rupees.

Just to confirm, these hydraulic jacks would be compatible with all cars, right? In the sense, is the size/shape of the hinge that is in contact with the car to lift the car universal?

I think I'll get one today.

shankar.balan · 28th June 2012, 10:32

Am not absolutely certain. Worth checking once with them. But since these are generic in nature its my guess that there wont be a problem per se.

Quote:

Originally Posted by libranof1987

Just to confirm, these hydraulic jacks would be compatible with all cars, right? In the sense, is the size/shape of the hinge that is in contact with the car to lift the car universal?

I think I'll get one today.

dhanushs · 28th June 2012, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by libranof1987

Just to confirm, these hydraulic jacks would be compatible with all cars, right? In the sense, is the size/shape of the hinge that is in contact with the car to lift the car universal?

Hi Nishad,

Yes, these are compatible with all cars, as is the jacking point. Even I'd suggest to go for a Hydraulic Jack. Reliable, but a bit inconvenient and slow than OE jack, in which you just need to turn the lever clockwise?

If you are looking for convenience, go for the IKON jack, its easy to mount use and store. It should pretty much lift the corsa too.

- Dhanush

libranof1987 · 29th June 2012, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

Reliance Autozone sells these Hydraulic Jacks - 2 tons or 4 tons weight bearing capacity. Costs about 800 Rupees.

The cost of 2/4 tons hydraulic jack is 1800 at Reliance Autozone!

More than the price, I'm worried about the space it'll eat up in the boot.

Where in B'lore can I get the regular/hydraulic jacks? JC Rd?

shankar.balan · 29th June 2012, 20:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by libranof1987

The cost of 2/4 tons hydraulic jack is 1800 at Reliance Autozone!

More than the price, I'm worried about the space it'll eat up in the boot.

Where in B'lore can I get the regular/hydraulic jacks? JC Rd?

Thats odd! I paid some 800 or 1000 or so. And they dont take that much space. I used to keep it in my tool bag in the Scorpio.

aka_iitd · 17th September 2012, 12:46

libranof1987 or other folks please help to procure new jack for my Getz(P) car. It gave way one week back.
Is it OK to procure local ones or should go with Hyundai folks
Also from where I can get the jack in Bangalore. I stay at Sarjapur ORR
I am looking for manual jack ie not that 12V stuff

26th June 2012, 15:54	#1
libranof1987 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: All over! Posts: 8,196 Thanked: 20,626 Times	Buying a new Jack I need to buy a new jack for my Corsa as the OEM one is damaged. I am not too inclined to buy the OEM one again as I feel the design is flawed - the jack is one legged and the foot is curved. So as you raise the jack, the foot moves over the curvature onto the flat part. The current jack got damaged when the car slipped off the jack as the jack foot slid on to a slippery surface. I'd rather prefer the conventional 2-legged jacks that Maruti provides. Considering Corsa's gross weight of 1331 kg, jack for which car is most appropriate? Any other suggestions?
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26th June 2012, 16:10	#2
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,676 Thanked: 2,919 Times View My Garage	Re: Getting a new jack The SX4's jack should work fine given that it weighs in around 1.2tonnes. BTW, 1331kg is I guess the Corsa's kerb weight (unladen weight). Damn heavy car that one. One suggestion about the jack lever : Earlier MSIL gave a long lever with a hook at one end (goes into the jack) & other end having 2 90deg bends - this design made it easy to raise the jack in quick circular rotation of the lever. Nowadays, they are giving a wierd short metal rod which is plain unweildy to use. Try to get the long lever (available in auto-parts stores). I replaced the useless OE jack lever with this long lever in our Baleno and Swift (the old M800 came with the long one). Last edited by supremeBaleno : 26th June 2012 at 16:22.
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26th June 2012, 16:14	#3
pjbiju Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,380 Thanked: 1,134 Times	Re: Getting a new jack I have seen some models of jack at the Reliance Mart (Auto zone) that work with the car battery. I thought they were good too and would be easy to use. Please check this thread - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...tric-jack.html Last edited by pjbiju : 26th June 2012 at 16:18.
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26th June 2012, 16:19	#4
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,975 Thanked: 4,675 Times	Re: Getting a new jack bhai, take the rs 800 hydraulic jack from delhi (or the equivalent). rated upto 2 tonnes and really good compared to the OEm stuff.
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26th June 2012, 16:31	#6
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,676 Thanked: 2,919 Times View My Garage	Re: Getting a new jack If the Kerb weight is only 1050, even the Swift's jack would do.
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26th June 2012, 19:59	#8
Blow Horn Ok BHPian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bokaro Posts: 819 Thanked: 1,019 Times View My Garage	Re: Getting a new jack Even the OEM jack provided with the figo is flawed. Its single arm and it slips whenever the car is lifted on a cemented/plastered surface. I will check out the swift's jack if it fits well!
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17th September 2012, 12:46	#15
aka_iitd BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 637 Thanked: 52 Times	Re: Buying a new Jack libranof1987 or other folks please help to procure new jack for my Getz(P) car. It gave way one week back. Is it OK to procure local ones or should go with Hyundai folks Also from where I can get the jack in Bangalore. I stay at Sarjapur ORR I am looking for manual jack ie not that 12V stuff Last edited by aka_iitd : 17th September 2012 at 12:48.
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