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Cool Tool: An Electric Hydraulic Jack Kit Is An All-In-One Solution For A Quick Tire Change
Cool Tool: An Electric Hydraulic Jack Kit Is An All-In-One Solution For A Quick Tire Change-July 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:13:32

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Over the past few weeks we looked at tools you can use to help and tools that can . This week’s tools, electric hydraulic jack kits, help you jack up your car, remove wheels, replace wheels and inflate tires all with one simple box.

Last week, reader knowonelse a quality floor jack as a tool every wrencher should have. I absolutely agree. I don’t go anywhere without a floor jack and a cordless impact in case I need to do a roadside wheel swap. Floor jacks are quicker and more stable than scissor jacks.

For today’s entry I was going to show you a sweet video of jacks being tested to destruction, but instead this video caught my eye. The YouTube channel tested an Electric Hydraulic Jack Kit.

Admittedly, I was skeptical. Why would I want to use a 12-volt jack instead of my trusty floor jack? But I didn’t know about the kit’s multiple features. In addition to the jack, it also works as an impact wrench, good for around 250 ft-lb, and a tire inflator. In a made two years later, Chris said he had successfully lifted some 100 vehicles with the jack, so it sounds like they can be reasonably reliable.

There are a number of these kits on Amazon and eBay. With some you’ll get pretty neat bonuses like safety triangles and glass-breaking hammers. I’m content sticking with my manual floor jack and separate impact, but I think one of these kits could be useful to keep around for emergencies. Based on the reviews, I would recommend being extra careful to lift the car on a flat, stable surface and as always, use a jack stand.

Do you know of a weird or unique but must-have tool you think every wrencher should have? Shoot me an email or drop it down in the comments!

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