Date:         Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:24:52 -0700
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From:         Mark McCulley <mark@MARKMCCULLEY.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bottle Jack vs. Floor Jack
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Although easier to position and move around than floor jacks, bottle jacks also require a lever that is several feet long. Also they have a smaller contact area for lifting than floor jacks.

What about the OEM jack? The few times I've used mine it has worked quite well.

-Mark

> On Aug 18, 2024, at 10:31 AM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> I recently posted about my bent Tie Rod.  And difficulty for me in small garage to jack up and put on Jack Stands....narrow garage means hard to maneuver and use Floor Jack.  But what about a comparatively small Bottle Jack?  They are powerful, and cheap, and most importantly small and easy to store.  I cannot figure out any good reason why a Bottle Jack would not be a great solution.  Some folks even take them on the road!  Any advice?