IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 4X4 VEHICLES

The following notes and suggestions only apply to 4 x 4 vehicles, not cars

The situation regarding Jacks and Handy-Jackits for 4 x 4 vehicles is a little complicated. We have explained the situation below. Should you have any further queries then please contact us and we will endeavour to assist further.

When considering purchasing an Eston Handy-Jackit or Eston Jack for use with a 4 x 4, the following needs to be considered:

The Vehicle Weight and the Height of the jacking points.

Vehicle Weight

Any of our 2 tonne jacks will lift the vehicle comfortably and safely (see our product range and test report).

The Vehicle Height

On 4 x 4 vehicles where the vehicle jack points are on the vehicle cill (by the doors), the standard Eston Jacks and the Eston Handy-Jackit will not usually be able to lift the vehicle high enough for the tyre to be changed. The standard jacking height of all our jacks except the high lift jack is from 12 to 35 cm. If your vehicle jacking points are on the axles then the Eston Handy-Jackit will be suitable.

Regretfully, if you are considering purchasing a standard Eston Jack or Eston Handy-Jackit for use on a 4 x 4, it probably will not lift high enough using the vehicle standard jacking points on the cill. Some lower and smaller 4 x 4 vehicles are exempt from this.

There are a number of options available to you should you be considering an Eston Handy-Jackit or Eston Jack for your normal high 4 x 4 vehicle with jacking points on the cill as follows.

1. Purchase an Eston Handy-Jackit or Eston Jack and jack the vehicle up using the axle (this is fairly common practice)

OR

2. Purchase an Eston Handy-Jackit or Eston Jack and make up the extra height required with a block of wood. This is what some people do and it works. The wood can be bought at any DIY store or timber merchants. It is normally about 4 inches or 10 cm extra lift that you require. The wood width and length should be about the same size as the product box. You can then jack the vehicle up from the jacking points on the cill as normal.

OR

3. If jacking the vehicle up effortlessly is all that you require, then purchase the extra height Eston Jack with a lifting range of 12 to 45 cm.

OR

4. Purchase an Eston wrench and an Eston extra height jack in two separate boxes (this is the most common solution people use)

OR

5. Register your interest in an Eston Handy-Jackit high lift with exactly the same contents as the Eston Handy-Jackit but with the extra high lift jack. This will require ordering specially and it may take up to 3 months for the goods to arrive at your door (however, it may be less), as each one will be made to order.

To register your interest, send an email or phone us and we will get back to you with further details. Currently there is no single box jack and wrench etc available in the world with a lifting height of 12 to 45 cm that is electric.

Conclusion

We apologise for the situation regarding 4 X4 and have offered you our best advice and best options as we see them.

The various options explained above are the best available at this time. Should the situation change, we will amend the options.

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