Great idea and the demo video seems to demonstrate it can handle the jack's rated load (and then some). You're correct - if you value convenience, then this tool appears well-designed and worth the money.
They have a new model now to work with 3 wheel jacks like the Pittsburgh jack in the video that wasn't compatible with the original model. Not sure if they narrowed the top seat on that model to go with narrower pins on that Pittsburgh jack.
They are. The upper pins/rods that support the lifting cup of the jack take the load under normal operation. The front axle also has to take some of the load from the jack to support the wheels on the ground, and is typically larger in diameter than the pins/rods. As long as you're not exceeding the weight limit of your jack, you should be fine. AGA Tools has a little video showing this: instagram.com/p/CY6003lB_wt/
Wow! Very interesting tool find. I got excited right up until the Jack that wasn’t compatible is the Jack that I own. But when I buy another Jack I will definitely check compatibility first! Thanks for your video!
Bummer it doesn't work with the 1.5T HF jack. That's what I take to the track (and it seems like everyone that I know does too), and it would be really nice to get a bit more safety when swapping wheels. That looks way easier to deal with than a jack stand, especially when you're jacking on looser surfaces.
The front axle is the front load bearing member of the jack and designed to handle weight. AGA did hydraulic press tests on the front axles of jacks to see if they would hold up.
There's risks even to stands. And I think the risks here are no worse. I'm impressed with mine and it's made work a whole lot more convenient on newer cars with full underbody covers and only the pinch welds exposed. No more wondering about lifting points.
That's cool but your jack is still able to roll. I'd be afraid (but I'm easily afraid) it could slip while doing some percussive maintenance or whatnot
True, the jack can roll, but the parking brake and wheel chocks can be used to further keep the vehicle in place. It'd be pretty difficult to get the jack to roll out from where it's against the vehicle with the weight on it.
