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s are integral to one of the simplest kinds of car jacks still used.]] A mechanical jack is a device which lifts heavy equipment. The most common form is a '''car jack''' which lifts vehicles so that maintenance can be performed. Car jacks usually use Mechanical Advantage to allow a human to lift a vehicle. More powerful jacks use Hydraulic Power to provide more lift over greater distances. A mechanical jack is called a Floor Jack or a Garage Jack. A three ton jack is good around the Shop or the DIYer's Garage. The higher the jack's ton rating the better, a three ton jack will raise an automotive more than the 2 1/2 jack. |
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