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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 08:51 PM
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I've never seen this style jack system before. Anyone know who the manufacturer is ? Anyone have these and can give more details? I myself wouldn't use them on gravel...

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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 09:45 PM
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I would like to know more about them.
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 09:50 PM
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Looks like it's a European thing. I couldn't find anything like that here in the US but I didn't search too hard. Maybe you can use this link and pursue it from there if your interested.

http://www.uni-max.co.uk/hydraulic-r...form-900-kg/d/
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 01:31 PM
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Those look very useful. Found them in England too, but no where in the US or Canada so far. Subscribed to see if anyone finds them.
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The license plate is not from the states so that picture is probably from europe. very interesting concept, I like it
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You may find that the jacking system doesn't meet North American safety standards. It looks like the load is always supported by hydraulic pressure alone. If the hose blows or gets cut both jacks will drop like a rock!
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Ontario73
You may find that the jacking system doesn't meet North American safety standards. It looks like the load is always supported by hydraulic pressure alone. If the hose blows or gets cut both jacks will drop like a rock!
Agreed!
but thats an easy fix with just a lever type safety lock to support them. I like the concept. The material looks bit flimsy-like Home Depot corner and square stock but with some stouter material and the lock mechanism it could be a nice product.
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 09:41 PM
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The company that sells these are located in the Czech Republic.
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Saw this on Facebook. I learned today the car owner is in Norway and he bought it locally. Waiting for brand information, but based on replies posted herein, appears to be not marketed in the Americas.
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"CraigH" uses them in his "1971 Journey" thread, here http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...ourney-11.html

i have a set as well after seeing his in use, bought local down here, but they no longer list them.

they are very sturdy and well made, read "heavy"
as for safety, they have a hinged "U" shaped channel that folds down over the exposed portion of the hyd cyl when extended.
you can even remove the pump when pumped up and locked.



here's a UK web site that has them with a couple of video's showing the ease of use
http://www.cjautos.eu/product_p/cr01.htm
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Originally Posted by riverracer au
"CraigH" uses them in his "1971 Journey" thread, here http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...ourney-11.html

i have a set as well after seeing his in use, bought local down here, but they no longer list them.

they are very sturdy and well made, read "heavy"
as for safety, they have a hinged "U" shaped channel that folds down over the exposed portion of the hyd cyl when extended.
you can even remove the pump when pumped up and locked.



here's a UK web site that has them with a couple of video's showing the ease of use
http://www.cjautos.eu/product_p/cr01.htm
Pretty neat concept. But after just watching that video...my leg is tired. That was a LOT of pumping to raise the yellow truck in the video. Based on the price listed on the web site....they would run a little over $600.00 US dollars before shipping to the US.
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Mystery solved! Thanks riverracer !
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