Thread: Why do jacks last only 3 to 5 uses?
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Old 05-23-2025, 06:01 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I used a floor jack outdoors many times. You can either allow the wheels to burry into the dirt, or put plywood under it.

With the plywood method, that allows you to use a creeper too.
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