{"product_id":"ranger-rfj-3t-3-ton-floor-jack-racing-style-plunger-u-joint","title":"Ranger RFJ-3T Racing Style 3 Ton Floor Jack with Plunger U-Joint","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-feature-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-feature-continer kd-flex-row-2\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-feature-item kd-prouduct-feature-content\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRanger RFJ-3T Racing Style 3 Ton Floor Jack with Plunger U-Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e \u003ch2\u003eThe release is the feature: a U-joint linkage that lets you meter the way down\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eLifting a car is the easy half. Putting it down is where jacks are actually judged, and it is where the Ranger \u003cstrong\u003eRFJ-3T\u003c\/strong\u003e earns its name. The handle drives the release valve through a \u003cstrong\u003euniversal-joint\u003c\/strong\u003e linkage rather than a rigid stem, which means the valve responds to a fraction of a turn from wherever the handle happens to be sitting. You are not stuck feeling for a bite point at one particular handle angle, and you are not choosing between shut and open. You can settle a car onto stands in millimetres, hold it, adjust it, and set it down.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat matters most in the operation people do badly: transferring a lifted corner onto jack stands. A coarse valve does it in one drop and shifts the stand; a metered one lets the weight arrive gradually enough that you can see the stand is taking it squarely. Behind that sits a plunger and roller-cam lift arrangement, \u003cstrong\u003e6,000 lbs (2,722 kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e of capacity — \u003cstrong\u003e3 tons\u003c\/strong\u003e — and a heavy-gauge steel body with flanged side plates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill It Fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheck these four against the vehicles you actually work on rather than the one you had in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEntry height.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pad sits \u003cstrong\u003e4.75″ (121 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e above the floor fully lowered. This is a shop jack rather than an extreme low-profile one — if your bay is full of lowered cars with aftermarket ride height, measure before you order, because 4.75″ is a real gate and it is not adjustable.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLift height.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pad reaches \u003cstrong\u003e20.5″ (521 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Match that against the working height of your jack stands, not against how high you would like the car.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReach.\u003c\/strong\u003e The chassis is \u003cstrong\u003e28″ (711 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e long, which covers the jack points on most cars and light trucks without needing to lift at an angle.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWorking width.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e11″ (279 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e across the front, widening to \u003cstrong\u003e14.5″ (368 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e at the rear. That taper is what lets the nose go into a tight gap while the base stays broad enough to resist a sideways shove.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSurface.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard, flat, level floor. The rolling casters and the roller-cam front both assume it, and a sloped or crumbling surface defeats a jack of any rating.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerifying clearance and lift points on your own vehicles is the buyer's responsibility. Tell us what you run and we will look at the numbers with you before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy a racing-style chassis is a shop feature too\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Racing style\" is usually cosmetic. Here it describes a real geometry decision: a compact, flanged body designed to be shoved into position quickly and repeatedly. The flanged side plates are formed edges rather than flat plate, which resists the twist a jack picks up when a car is lifted slightly off-centre — twist is the failure that shows up as an arm that no longer tracks straight, long before anything actually breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe casters are linked, so the jack steers as a unit rather than fighting itself when you push it. Anyone who has wrestled a heavy jack whose rear casters have decided to point in different directions will recognise what that is worth over a day of wheel-off work in a pit lane or a busy bay.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSealed hydraulics and a valve that will not be overrun\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe hydraulic system is double sealed. In a workshop, jack failure is far more often contamination than wear: brake dust, grinding grit and oil mist find their way past a single seal, score the ram and take the lift with them. Two seals buy years, not months.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA safety overload valve sits behind the pump. Its job is not glamorous — it bleeds off pressure instead of letting the jack be pumped beyond its rating, which is exactly what happens when somebody optimistically puts a heavier vehicle on a 3-ton jack. It protects the operator first and the jack second.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne piece of setup advice that comes with the product and is worth repeating: hydraulic systems can carry trapped air from manufacture or transit. If the jack feels spongy or lifts short on its first outing, bleed it before assuming a fault. It is a two-minute job and it is the single most common reason a new jack seems disappointing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRace and track-day teams\u003c\/strong\u003e, where cars go up and down repeatedly and the descent has to be controlled every time.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePerformance and tuning shops\u003c\/strong\u003e doing wheel-off and suspension work all day.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e needing a 3-ton jack that covers cars and light trucks from one trolley.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommitted home garages\u003c\/strong\u003e where the jack is used often enough that the quality of the release valve is something you feel rather than read about.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to use it, briefly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoll the jack under a manufacturer-designated lift point and make sure the saddle is centred on it before pumping — a saddle that starts off-centre stays off-centre all the way up. Pump the handle to the height you need, then place rated jack stands and lower the vehicle onto them using the twist release. Never work under a vehicle that is held up by a hydraulic jack alone, however good the jack is. Between jobs, keep the pivot points and linkages lubricated, check the fluid level, keep the body clean and look for weeping seals. Any leak, or any behaviour that is not normal, means the jack comes out of service until it has been inspected.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe jack and its handle. The copy on file does not itemise anything beyond that, and we are not going to invent a contents list — no jack stands, no adapter pads and no service kit are listed as supplied, so plan to buy rated stands separately if you do not have them. If you need the packing list confirmed before ordering, ask us.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLifting capacity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e6,000 lbs (2,722 kg) — 3 tons\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePad height\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLowered\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.75″ (121 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRaised\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e20.5″ (521 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eChassis\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eChassis length\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e28″ (711 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFront overall width\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e11″ (279 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRear overall width\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e14.5″ (368 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e86 lbs (39 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCertification, stated honestly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe data we hold for the RFJ-3T claims no independent third-party safety listing, and we are not going to put one on the page by implication. If a racing series' technical regulations, an insurer, an employer safety programme or a local inspection scheme requires lifting equipment to hold a specific recognised listing, treat that as unresolved and check it against the manufacturer's documentation before you buy — ask us and we will put the question to Ranger in writing. Independent of any listing, the rule that actually prevents injuries is the simple one: a floor jack raises a vehicle, rated stands hold it, and nothing goes underneath until the stands are taking the load.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShipping and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis item ships free, so there is nothing to add at checkout. Heavier consignments move by freight carrier, and freight delivery is kerbside: you need to be able to unload, or you can arrange collection from the carrier's local terminal, which is usually simpler for a workshop with no dock. Delivery to a residential address carries an additional residential fee, applied once per brand on an order rather than per item. Inspect before you sign and note any damage on the carrier's paperwork at the time — after a clean signature a claim is very difficult to pursue. We ship within the contiguous United States.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eRanger publishes a single warranty document covering its product line and we hold a copy for this jack. We have not printed a term here because the data on file does not state one, and inventing a warranty period to fill a gap on a listing is worse than leaving the gap visible — ask us and we will send the current document over before you order. If the jack loses lift, drifts down under load or weeps fluid, take it out of service and contact us before you open the cylinder, the pump or the release assembly. A hydraulic unit that has been dismantled is normally outside any claim, and an intact fault is one we can get resolved.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3912\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechanicsuperstore.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for more 3 ton floor jack information.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-spec-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-spec-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-spec-item\"\u003e \u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eLifting Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e6,000 lbs. (2,722 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eLowered Pad Height\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e4.75\" (121 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eRaised Height\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e20.5\" (521 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eFront Overall Width\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e11\" (279 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eRear Overall Width\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e14.5\" (368 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eChassis Length\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e28\" (711 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e86 lbs. (39 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" width=\"50%\"\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"right\" width=\"50%\"\u003e29\" x 15\" x 7\" (736 mm x 381 mm x 178 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-pickupdelivry-container\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"h3 accordion\"\u003ePick Up and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-product-pickupdelivry-continer kd-flex-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-prouduct-pickupdelivry-item\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Pick Up locations for Ranger are located in Santa Paula, California \u0026amp; Theodore, Alabama.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCall, text, or chat with us if you have questions. 866-774-7743\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"divider\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-ew8kwapfc4\/images\/stencil\/original\/image-manager\/golden-bar.png?t=1681903157\" alt=\"\" width=\"1198\" height=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"kd-main-product-downloads-container\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ranger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54965198094675,"sku":"5150414","price":251.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/progradewarehouse.com\/products\/ranger-rfj-3t-3-ton-floor-jack-racing-style-plunger-u-joint","provider":"PRO GRADE WAREHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}