Who has Experience with Sunex Low-lift Transmission Jacks?

[IndianCountry]

looking to get this https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai...ZgbfvAhVtHjQIHW4gBjAQwg96BAgBECQ&dct=1&adurl=

some bad reviews on amazon, but the 7750b part number has all good reviews on summit. the only other option i can think of right now is the jegs 1000 pounder which looks exactly the same as the harbor freight

want to hear what you guys think
before spending 700 bones

 

[Curt]

Not sure what your asking.It looks like a good jack,well built.It you do a lot of tranny swaps/repairs,I definitely think that’s the way to go.Sucks to use that much money for a tool that may sit for long periods of time.That said,you’ll probably never have to buy another one.

I have a cheap scissor lift from harbor freight and while it did get the job done,it was sketchy as f$ck.Hopefully I won’t have to use it ever again.

 

[bigcountry78]

I’ve always just used a cheap generic floor jack and some ratchet straps. I can’t see spending that kind of money on a specialty tool unless I’m using it several times a week. Just my opinion though.

 

[PrairieDrifter]

I am a firm believer that a good transmission jack is worth it. I've used the really cheap China ones and they're SKETCHY, not only is it ****** parts/design/build quality, but it's just dangerous. Can't even turn the adjustment knobs with weight on the jack because everything is bent and ****** quality.

Chains start coming loose, the top plate is basically freely flopping letting the trans go wherever. Would be fine for doing an automatic in a square. But anything else and I want a good jack, itll literally cut your time in half if you have a good trans jack. Just did a Mazda b2300 5 speed clutch job and the jack made it a nightmare, even though it's a tough enough in the first place

 

[IndianCountry]

Not sure what your asking.It looks like a good jack,well built.It you do a lot of tranny swaps/repairs,I definitely think that’s the way to go.Sucks to use that much money for a tool that may sit for long periods of time.That said,you’ll probably never have to buy another one.

I have a cheap scissor lift from harbor freight and while it did get the job done,it was sketchy as f$ck.Hopefully I won’t have to use it ever again.

have you seen this jack in use in real
life and what do you think of it? sunex makes 2 part numbers that look exactly the same, 7750c and 7750b. summit sells the 7750b and it has all good reviews, the 7750c from amazon has some bad reviews, some saying it was broken out of the box and the replacement failed after 2 uses.

lol yeah dude trust me, trying to get a transmission jack to Alaska has been nothing but a pain. Amazon says a big red brand transmission jack is 230 dollars shipped to Alaska. i might have to get that.

i am a mobile mechanic and quite a few people ask me to do jobs like rear main oil seals or clutches. not having shop equipment is holding me back some. plus i have a few 4l60's, this jack will definitely be put to work lol!

 

[IndianCountry]

I’ve always just used a cheap generic floor jack and some ratchet straps. I can’t see spending that kind of money on a specialty tool unless I’m using it several times a week. Just my opinion though.

usually that is the way i would go, but i fix cars outside and on the gravel so i need a stable jack

 

[Curt]

I fix cars in the gravel as well,my friend.No,I have not personally used that specific jack.

I can tell you that Hein-Werner makes the best jacks in the automotive industry.Might give them a look.

 

[MikeB]

The bad Amazon reviews seem to be mostly from guys doing heavy duty truck work. I'd say it would probably work fine with any auto trans you'd find in a car or light truck. However, if you buy it from Summit, they will take care of you if you have a problem. They will also match the lowest "delivered" price you can find.

Unless the jack is something you'll use more than a few times over the years, you might want to consider renting one. I found one at Sunbelt Rentals for $34/day or $90/week. Rated at 2,000 lbs with 8"-31" lift range.