However, a quality, fast-action hydraulic floor jack isn’t always the easiest thing to move around. For more portable units you may want to check out a bottle jack, air jack, or scissor jack.

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We show you how to set up QuickJack, the faster and safer alternative to using a traditional floor jack and jack stands.