Gauging Interest: AC Hydraulic Jacks & Jackstand Group Buy

[REFLUX]

This is to gauge interest in a groupbuy for AC Hydraulic Jacks & Jackstands

Approx 20" lift height, DK20 weighs in at 65lbs
http://www.asedeals.com/DK20HLQjpg2.jpg

3.1" clearance & 2.2 ton (4400lbs) lift weight
http://www.asedeals.com/LowProfileJackJpg.jpg

http://www.asedeals.com/NewJacks4Jpg.jpg
DK13HLQ on the left
DK20 on the right

http://www.asedeals.com/ac1500n.gif

Please see the following link for info on this equipment:
http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html
http://www.asedeals.com/jack_stands.html


An example of pricing from past group buys is:
$189USD + shipping for a DC20 (basic) jack with 6 people.
Of course if you want different equipment, that can be worked with.

AC Hydraulic's Homepage:
http://www.ac-hydraulic.dk/

[M_Power]

haha, saw ur thread on 780. damn crappy tire jacks:D

[FiveFreshFish]

Originally posted by REFLUX
An example of pricing from past group buys is:
$189USD + shipping for a DC20 (basic) jack with 6 people.


That's one hell of a good price, considering what their regular prices are:


# DK20 - $270.00 (in stock for local pickup)
# DK20Q - $293.00 (in stock for local pickup)

I might be interested in the DK20Q jack, a pair of either the 1500N or 3000N jackstands, and a rubber jackpad (see pic below).
http://www.ultimategarage.com/Jackpad.gif


If you're coordinating all this, ask the vendor for a shipping estimate to Canada. USPS would be ideal to avoid hefty customs clearance and brokerage fees. This is what US customers pay for shipping.

All jacks sold to mail order customers will be shipped out of Stertil-Koni's Stevensville (MD) warehouse. Most jackstands will ship out of my NJ facility. Jacks are also in stock for local customers who want to pick them up to save the freight cost. Shipping cost (48 state) is as follows:

DK20 (70 lbs) - East Coast - $40.00, Central - $45.00, West Coast - $50.00

DK20Q (75 lbs) - East Coast - $45.00, Central - $50.00, West Coast - $55.00

DK13HLQ (99 lbs) - East Coast - $65.00, Central - $70.00, West Coast - $75.00

3000N Jackstands (per pair) - East Coast - $15.00-17.00, Central - $17.50-20.00, West Coast - $22.00-25.00

[Zero102]

I would imagine they weigh far too much to be shipped USPS. Perhaps they can go freight?

[REFLUX]

5FreshFish:
$189USD + shipping is just what previous groupbuys have gotten.
I will have to see how many are interested to get real numbers.

And I will inquire about shipping as soon as this group buy gets some solid commitments.


There are 3-4 places that retail the AC Jacks that I will contact but again, only after there is a decent amount of interest for this groupbuy.

Thanks for the suggestions though :)

M-Power: haha yeah stupid crappy tire, I'm so fed up with them

Zero102: I believe UPS does up to 150lbs. Not sure about USPS but shipping options will be looked into later.

[REFLUX]

bump

[REFLUX]

an interesting floor jack comparison:
http://www.vorshlag.com/tech_jacks1.asp

[SilverBoost]

I'm interested in the Jack and 2 stands, maybe 4. Please PM me with more info if you go ahead with this.

[canadiandaytona]

Costcos got a Sweet jack and stand set...Cheap too :thumbsup:

[REFLUX]

I will keep the polls going for another week or so to get more exposure and I think getting the group buy going after Christmas/Boxing day will be better since everyone is spending money now

Once I find someone who is willing to do the group buy for us (retailer) I will put up another thread with the details


canadiandaytona:
yeah I have a jack & jackstands from crappy tire...guess why it's called crappy tire??? :thumbsup:

[FiveFreshFish]

The DK13HLQ is very tempting too.

http://www.vorshlag.com/tech/floorjacks/bmw_jack.jpg

http://www.ultimategarage.com/dk13hlq.gif

[sexualbanana]

Hehe. 3.1". It'll just barely clear my bumper.....

[REFLUX]

sexualbanana:
yeah the DK20 should barely clear mine as well (stock ride height, no lip) but I don't really have a problem with driving up on some planks of wood to get the extra clearance.

The extremely slight bit of hassle in laying down some wood is greatly outweighed by the reliability & quality of this jack.
I'm so sick & tired of my shitty crappy tire jack...makes me nervous every time I use it LOL

5FreshFish:
there are a few others that have expressed interest in the DK13HLQ so hopefully the retailer we get for this GB will accomodate mixed orders.

[REFLUX]

bump for sunday
I will try to contact some retailers this coming week

[REFLUX]

ttt

[canadiandaytona]

Originally posted by REFLUX

canadiandaytona:
yeah I have a jack & jackstands from crappy tire...guess why it's called crappy tire??? :thumbsup:
Um COSTCO not Crappy Tire. The costco one is PIMP the canadiantire ones suck

[REFLUX]

^^^^
Thought they would be the same/similar
:dunno:


Alright I have faxed 4 retailers about our Group Buy and asked them to get back to me.

Hopefully they all received the faxes & will get back to me. *crosses fingers*

[canadiandaytona]

Totally Different. I had the Canadian tire one at one time aswell...I feel your pain.

[REFLUX]

^^^^
yes the pain has turned into bitterness
:rofl:

[REFLUX]

still waiting for responses

I will email them and then call them by next week

[REFLUX]

Alright I've gotten a hold of 2 sponsors, DriveWerks & All Tire Supply.

I will try to contact ASE & Krazed Kustomz tomorrow or the day after.
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Boost Infested]

http://240sx.cubicdesign.com/article3.php

make a couple of ramps and get the costco's Jack with 2 stands for $89+gst. its fcuking heavy thou.

[canadiandaytona]

I hear that:eek:

[REFLUX]

Alright of the 4 retailers I have spoken with 2, left a message for 1 & the last (Krazed Kustomz) doesn't sell AC Jacks anymore.

The soonest I will be able to get quotes is into the first week or two of January from All Tire Supply.

I have made it clear that I want this group buy to be finished by the end of January so hopefully it won't be long for them to get back to me.


Just a matter of interest, in this group buy there are a total of 34 people interested in the jacks.
This spans 4 different forums across Canada & USA.

Have a Happy New Year!!

[REFLUX]

Here are cross references to the other 3 forums:

http://forums.780tuners.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21935

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1079957

http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=376084

[shawns SS]

Any news? I need a DK13HLQ :thumbsup:

[bol]

I am very interested in the DK13HLQ

[REFLUX]

hey sorry for not getting back to everyone, things have been hectic for me recently
I'll be contacting the retailer tomorrow, Monday the latest

[REFLUX]

Ok here is the pricing (USD) I could get from All Tire Supply (the only retailer who seems to be willing to do this group buy).


AC - DK20 $ 229.44 ea
AC - DK13HLQ $ 350.30 ea
AC - 1500N $ 32.54 ea
AC - 3601400 $ 16.95 ea

These prices do not include shipping.

[REFLUX]

Ok I've PM'd rage2 asking if I can put up an Official GB thread for AC Hydraulic.
After I get the go ahead I'll post up a new thread and link it in here.

Here is a link to another forum with an Official GB Thread already posted:
http://forums.780tuners.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23214

[REFLUX]

Official thread

http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&threadid=75050