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gilghana1 28 Apr 2009 23:34

Pneumatic recovery jack?
 
Devil makes work and all that!
I have been contemplating why you don't see air operated long travel jacks? Most overlanders/4 wheelers have compressors and I know that Bowler for example use a air driven recovery flap thing, so I have been wondering about the feasibility of using a compressor and a pneumatic cylinder as a hi-lift substitute. I always wanted to use a truck type cabin jack, but maybe air would also work? What are the thoughts on this anyone. Not talking about airbag type things which are readily available obviously.
It also came to mind more when I ripped off and pretty much destroyed my hi-lift while being a bit enthusiastic with a steep bank.

JulianVoelcker 29 Apr 2009 08:27

You can get them, but they are expensive...
Pneumatic Fast Lift Air Jack Premier 2ton 2-Stage Sealey AFJ2

Also I wonder how longit would take for your average car based compressor to jack a truck up.

For the money, you would be better off with you average air bag jack.

Griffdowg 29 Apr 2009 20:15

What are the advantages over a standard jack?

how much does it weigh?

From the looks of it, there is still more to go wrong with it than a standard Hi-Lift or bottle jack. If you carry both of these you are pretty well covered. Besides, not much goes wrong with these conventional jacks anyhow... so why try to fix it? I am only thinking of lighter utility vehicles as i dont have any experience with Iveco's or Unimogs etc. maybe the jack would be better for these?

you will only end up taking that air thing AND a bottle/Hi-Lift.

and for 500 notes? the money could be better spent elsewhere in my opinion

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