I want one of these - in fact I want two

Simon W · 16th September 2009, 22:55

This is one of the air jacks used today by Event Tyres (mobile tyre service).

Made by Selson (Australia) it's an excellent bit of kit, doesn't get in the way of work areas and is a piece of cake to use. Two will lift one side of the car off the ground in under three seconds with no damage at all to the sill jacking points.

Each jack has a 2.5-ton lift capacity (5 tons per pair). If you've got a compressor this is the gizmo to use. (Might be of interest to Lates & Jules).

Four of 'em would get the whole car off the ground safely and quickly. Very impressive indeed. Cost: £250-£300 per jack. Website here http://www.selson.com/

Btw: Event Tyres - good prices, nice helpful ops, highly recommended http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/

Note to Lates: car has new boots. Now for the alignment at Silverline.

Scarbs · 16th September 2009, 23:01

Yes, but perhaps one's best not to trust kit like that...

BANG!

Simon W · 16th September 2009, 23:05

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Originally Posted by Scarbs

Yes, but perhaps one's best not to trust kit like that...

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Originally Posted by Scarbs

BANG!

I would. I've seen it.

BigRuss · 16th September 2009, 23:12

Looks a very handy piece of kit.

I have a 2 Ton lifting bag that's pumped up by exhaust gasses very handy for getting a car lifted when there isn't enough room to get a jack under. (But it needs axle stands handy as it's not that laterally stable unlike the one in the pic's)

Would love a pair of those though

Russ

Jezzer 1 · 17th September 2009, 06:12

I've also used Event tyres several times in Warwickshire - they are very good, turn up on time, and do exactly what they say on the tin!

Lates · 17th September 2009, 06:45

Looks ok to me as a temp measure

Dont forget to name drop in Silverline Si, makes them feel all snug n cosy us MGR owners think highly of them..

Teflon · 17th September 2009, 07:02

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Originally Posted by JMCSmith1

I've also used Event tyres several times in Warwickshire - they are very good, turn up on time, and do exactly what they say on the tin!

I go 4 new Michelins from them about 6 months ago. Turned up on time, very freindly and efficient, and to top it off, they were also cheapest! (only by a few pence though). I would definatly recomend them.

Those jacks are impressive as well!

Cliff

Simon W · 17th September 2009, 11:37

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Originally Posted by Lates

Dont forget to name drop in Silverline Si, makes them feel all snug n cosy us MGR owners think highly of them..

Will do Lates. :lol:

Departed · 17th September 2009, 12:07

Bags very similar to that are used as springs on a number of cars and trucks. After all the principle is the same as your tyres and you trust them. (Or maybe you don't?)

16th September 2009, 22:55	#1
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	I want one of these - in fact I want two This is one of the air jacks used today by Event Tyres (mobile tyre service). Made by Selson (Australia) it's an excellent bit of kit, doesn't get in the way of work areas and is a piece of cake to use. Two will lift one side of the car off the ground in under three seconds with no damage at all to the sill jacking points. Each jack has a 2.5-ton lift capacity (5 tons per pair). If you've got a compressor this is the gizmo to use. (Might be of interest to Lates & Jules). Four of 'em would get the whole car off the ground safely and quickly. Very impressive indeed. Cost: £250-£300 per jack. Website here http://www.selson.com/ Btw: Event Tyres - good prices, nice helpful ops, highly recommended http://www.event-tyres.co.uk/ Note to Lates: car has new boots. Now for the alignment at Silverline. Last edited by Simon W; 18th February 2017 at 03:06..

16th September 2009, 23:01	#2
Scarbs Loves to post R75 CDT Connie SE HighLine Saloon Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Plymouth Posts: 333 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Yes, but perhaps one's best not to trust kit like that... BANG! __________________ ~Scarbs~ Tip: always park away from the majority of users in a car park!

16th September 2009, 23:12	#4
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17th September 2009, 06:12	#5
Jezzer 1 I really should get out more....... 75 V8 Connoisseur SE Saloon: 75 V8 Contemporary SE Saloon and others!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Warwick Posts: 2,320 Thanks: 1 Thanked 180 Times in 77 Posts	I've also used Event tyres several times in Warwickshire - they are very good, turn up on time, and do exactly what they say on the tin! __________________ *Best regards,* *Jeremy.*

17th September 2009, 06:45	#6
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Looks ok to me as a temp measure Dont forget to name drop in Silverline Si, makes them feel all snug n cosy us MGR owners think highly of them..

17th September 2009, 12:07	#9
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Bags very similar to that are used as springs on a number of cars and trucks. After all the principle is the same as your tyres and you trust them. (Or maybe you don't?)