Thank you. You're the only one who has demonstrated this jack's operation in detail. I plan on getting the 6000 for my tractor as recommended by Tractor Mike.
Now I kinda with the 3-Ton version I bought came with the vertical piece with more holes in it, like the "6000 Lb." version does. Makes no sense to me why the company keeps these otherwise identical models separate.
For those worrying about it not going low enough, I just put a piece of 6 x 2 in front of each wheel and drive up on them before putting the jack under. Easy peasy.
@@michaeljillian3657 I agree, not great for flats. I use these more for servicing. I think there are better jacks for keeping in the car. If you live somewhere where flat tires are an issue I find a string repair kit and mini compressor can be a great extra option to keep onboard. Can save jacking at all most of the time.
Ditto here, but with plastic ramps along with a 2x6 atop each, which I drive up (very carefully) first before engaging the Unijacks. This lets me get all the way to the 2nd hole, but just barely, before jacking even starts. Subarus don't offer you many lifting options!
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So, even though it says that the lifting range is 11" to 21", it's not actually possible to lift through that range; it will only lift through a range of about 6". Is that right?
Agreed. Never in a billion years would a Unijack fit under most passenger vehicles with a flat tire. For that, I'd suggest using the factory scissor jack first, and then the Unijack as backup.
Yep I unlike others would need a super tall version. But looks easy enough to build using a jack stand and bottle jack and a piece of plate. Issue will be weight. I have a Ford Excursion 5" lift running 40x14.5 tires (cut wheel well with BW flares. Just my axle tube (lowest part of the vehicle) is 18" off the ground. The frame rails are 26". I could possibly make one using the harbor freight 12 ton 40" jack stand and the long cyl bottle jack. I have a long cyl suspension (low droop) so only reasonable jack point is the axle tubes. I had so many wood plank stacked up to mount those tires I knew there was no way to change a flat tire, even on paved streets. This might be the answer. ¼ plate and that HF stand and bottle jack. Hardest part and most critical will be the weld between the stand center post and the tab that states the head of the bottle jack. That is the only stress point of the welds. Gonna be a heavy SOB though. The stand is 35lb and the bottle jack 25lb. Add to that the probably 24x24 ¼ plate. Whole thing will likely be 75lbs. Makes me want to just get a large air bag put a puncture resistant pad under/over and use the on board air compressor. Weight 10lb.
They should make one thats a hydraulic/ pneumatic combo. That'd be the icng on the cake so that you could slide it under a truck and you wouldn't have to jack it where a low clearance area wouldn't allow you to pump/jack it. Really nice tho for sure
How high can you lift a car with this? i.e. what is the throw of the hydraulic piston? I'm asking because my car is also relatively low so I would be using it with the extension in it's lowest position. I guess you don't get 10" travel out of it?
its 17.5" on Jackstand. 18.5" Fully up (not on Jack). 8.5" on the Ground. not sure what the exact throw is though. if you respond to this message I will check for you
put a lot of pressure on, but of course make sure you loosened the knob first. its meant to notgo down once up when knob valve is tight. if it wont go down at least youll have a jackstand. lol
My car has a 6 inch clearance so this jack is too tall to fit . However one can temporarily use a floor jack at the front , if working on the front, and raise the car 3 inches and then shove this jack into the jacking point area and then continue to raise the car higher
@@maroniusgonduras3643 That would work. Now you would leave that board in place so when you lower the jack the car stops at the board and then you can pull out the jack and drive off the board.. Too bad our cars are so low these days.
Thank you. You're the only one who has demonstrated this jack's operation in detail. I plan on getting the 6000 for my tractor as recommended by Tractor Mike.
hah. exact reason I made this video, Because I didnt find someone that made a good review so I made one!
Now I kinda with the 3-Ton version I bought came with the vertical piece with more holes in it, like the "6000 Lb." version does. Makes no sense to me why the company keeps these otherwise identical models separate.
Thanks man. I just got this jack in today pretty cool toy lol. I think I’m staring to really like it more than those other wheel jacks. You the man
Enjoy it
For those worrying about it not going low enough, I just put a piece of 6 x 2 in front of each wheel and drive up on them before putting the jack under. Easy peasy.
great idea and will work in most cases - but sometimes there is a real flat andppl dont want to ruin wheel
@@michaeljillian3657 I agree, not great for flats. I use these more for servicing. I think there are better jacks for keeping in the car. If you live somewhere where flat tires are an issue I find a string repair kit and mini compressor can be a great extra option to keep onboard. Can save jacking at all most of the time.
yup good plan!
Ditto here, but with plastic ramps along with a 2x6 atop each, which I drive up (very carefully) first before engaging the Unijacks. This lets me get all the way to the 2nd hole, but just barely, before jacking even starts. Subarus don't offer you many lifting options!
What's the travel length of the cylinder from the bottle jack? Need to Confrim if it's raise enough to let the wheel off the ground.
its 17.5" on Jackstand. 18.5" Fully up (not on Jack). 8.5" on the Ground.
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Edit: I believe almost 9 inches in the lowest position
@@michaeljillian3657 thank you so much man!
So, even though it says that the lifting range is 11" to 21", it's not actually possible to lift through that range; it will only lift through a range of about 6". Is that right?
yup. Just used it today. still a very solid Piece
Have you tried using it with a front flat tire? It your wheel is similar to mine, you will find it didn't fit under the frame.
yup clearance is very high. super annoying. they should make a short version too
Agreed. Never in a billion years would a Unijack fit under most passenger vehicles with a flat tire. For that, I'd suggest using the factory scissor jack first, and then the Unijack as backup.
Yep I unlike others would need a super tall version. But looks easy enough to build using a jack stand and bottle jack and a piece of plate. Issue will be weight.
I have a Ford Excursion 5" lift running 40x14.5 tires (cut wheel well with BW flares. Just my axle tube (lowest part of the vehicle) is 18" off the ground. The frame rails are 26". I could possibly make one using the harbor freight 12 ton 40" jack stand and the long cyl bottle jack. I have a long cyl suspension (low droop) so only reasonable jack point is the axle tubes. I had so many wood plank stacked up to mount those tires I knew there was no way to change a flat tire, even on paved streets.
This might be the answer. ¼ plate and that HF stand and bottle jack. Hardest part and most critical will be the weld between the stand center post and the tab that states the head of the bottle jack. That is the only stress point of the welds. Gonna be a heavy SOB though. The stand is 35lb and the bottle jack 25lb. Add to that the probably 24x24 ¼ plate. Whole thing will likely be 75lbs. Makes me want to just get a large air bag put a puncture resistant pad under/over and use the on board air compressor. Weight 10lb.
hey! that would be cool! let me know when you make it. I may use you method to make a smaller one!
How high is it, in the lowest position? I came here to see it measured. Got the same problem, it will probably not go under my car.
I believe almost 9 inches
They should make one thats a hydraulic/ pneumatic combo. That'd be the icng on the cake so that you could slide it under a truck and you wouldn't have to jack it where a low clearance area wouldn't allow you to pump/jack it.
Really nice tho for sure
That would be cool!
Do you know the difference between a jack and a jack
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How high can you lift a car with this? i.e. what is the throw of the hydraulic piston? I'm asking because my car is also relatively low so I would be using it with the extension in it's lowest position. I guess you don't get 10" travel out of it?
its 17.5" on Jackstand. 18.5" Fully up (not on Jack). 8.5" on the Ground. not sure what the exact throw is though. if you respond to this message I will check for you
@@michaeljillian3657 yes please
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Good video, explains functions to the point without blasting music and empty talk, avoid other useless videos on this product.
Glad it was helpful!
I can't for the life of me get this jack to lower once it's raised. Any suggestions?
put a lot of pressure on, but of course make sure you loosened the knob first. its meant to notgo down once up when knob valve is tight. if it wont go down at least youll have a jackstand. lol
@@michaeljillian3657 yea, I figured it out. I did that and it works now. But I had to an unbelievable amount of pressure on it
Major pain in the rear. I might just return it because with the weight of the vehicle it doesn’t operate as smooth as it does in this video.
Great stuff mate, thank you 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
My car has a 6 inch clearance so this jack is too tall to fit . However one can temporarily use a floor jack at the front , if working on the front, and raise the car 3 inches and then shove this jack into the jacking point area and then continue to raise the car higher
I'm planning to just drive on a board, to get the car high enough to get the jack under.
@@maroniusgonduras3643 That would work. Now you would leave that board in place so when you lower the jack the car stops at the board and then you can pull out the jack and drive off the board.. Too bad our cars are so low these days.
Good tip! Thanks for sharing!
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Would have been more helpful if you demonstrated lifting a car.
My car is very low, I only use it at work and cant make videos at work unfortunately
So sit in my car to make it come down? 🤣
Thats what I do. and it works. or you can try to pull down manually, but thats more annoying to do