Pneumatic Air Bag Jack - 11000lbs Capacity - Super Quick & Sketchy

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Air Bag Jacks are a unique design that uses compressed air to raise and lower motor vehicles quickly and easily. They have been around for a long time and if made with quality parts, they can be pretty safe. Their speed makes air jacks the ideal choice for under-body servicing, wheel alignment, tire replacement services, and body repair work if used with jack stands.

All of the other models of these we have seen use two push-button valves make the air jacks quick and easy to operate. This model we purchased uses two 1/4 turn ball valves to do the raising and lowering. Their speed of operation over conventional jacks will significantly reduce the time required to lift a vehicle. Also, this model has a handle that moves, so the tubing used to inflate the air bag might get worn over time and fail.

Inside the air jack, there is a unique internal telescopic stabilizing column. This column provides stability to the jack during elevation but still allows some lateral movement, which enables the head cap of the jack to follow the arc of the vehicle being elevated. This feature combined with a wide base gives maximum stability on hard or soft surfaces. When these internal structures do not have a lot of quality built into them, they become less and less safe!

There are few instructions with this jack, but the working pressure for the air jacks is 100 psi. The safety valve is supposed to prevent the air jack from being accidentally overloaded or over inflated. Will the quality of the safety valve insure that will happen over the long run?

There are very few moving parts in this air bag jack. Maintenance costs associated with the air jacks are minimal, but keeping an eye on the tubing and wear points is essential. The air springs are made of a neoprene rubber that is oil and ozone resistant

Once in a lifted position, the air line can be disconnected and the jack will continue to do its job, but you should never rely on this jack alone to hold up anything you are under!

If you choose to use these, BE SAFE!

[btrswt]

For certain applications, I think they would be fine. That said, jack stands would be a absolute must.... But that should be said for hydraulic jacks too.

[BreakerBreaker]

It does not ever matter what type of jack you are using, Jack stands are a must for safety. You don’t ever leave trust to a hydraulic Jack without jackstands because when the o-rings blow out and the fluid leaks, it drops…no different to this air jack.

[Greg-wnpp]

Wouldn't anyone in their right mind set up a pair of jack stands after raising their vehicle? Air jack or hydraulic???

[jeffarnold]

I love videos that are honest and not sponsored. Thank you!

[traphousetrucking]

Come on man, I don’t think they intended this jack for commercial use on lifting a semi truck

[tedfarkas]

Well, yes. When you exceed the capacity of the jack, the safety valve opens. Isn't that the reason they put a safety valve on it?

[LoudBarkDesigns]

I ordered a vevor model 11, 000 pound model. For one I would never get under a car without safty jack stands in place. Rule number 1. Lift it and drop it on stands case closed

[dellaterrastudios]

These work just fine, nothing sketchy. Use jack stands and be smart like any other jack. They are light weight and work well. I do find it strange that you post a link to buy (and receive profits from) a product you claim to be sketchy and potentially unsafe.

[wlc]

I was using air bags back in the 80s that took off trucks. Never had one blow up. I only used them for tire changes. I didn’t have a fancy frame just a hose. ALWAYS USE JACKSTANDS AND A WHEEL OR A BLOCK FOR INSURANCE.

[limitedal]

I Have Two Of These 2 Bladder Made In USA, And 3 Bladder Made In Italy. And I Have Been Using Them For Over 5 Years. They Are Expensive $500-$600. And The Build Quality is 10 times Better Than The One You Showing. I Guess You Get What You Pay For.!

[papabits]

No one works under their vehicle without jack stands, hydraulic jacks are no safer. If you work under a vehicle use jack stands or ramps.

[Rt_MadBull]

I’m going to say this review is bias and completely geared towards the product failing . For beginners you don’t use a 3ton Jack to lift a 3 ton car . So why use an 11000 lb Jack to lift 11k + semi . Of course it’s going to fail and I’m also pretty sure this jack isn’t made for lifting semis . I have the same jack and I use it on my 19 Durango and i have never had a problem out of it .

[aco]

I don't see a safety problem with it. My car rides on bags that are cheaper and paper thin, and get wayyyy more abuse.
The tubing is fine, small tubing can withstand substantially higher pressures than large diameter tubing.

No matter what you use, you should always support the vehicle with a proper jack. A hydraulic, pneumatic jack can fail on you when you least expect it!

[old-n-still-runnin]

Finally found an objective review! I'm getting old and the air jack looked like it may keep me from having to haul around my 100lb. shop jack. Thanks from keeping me from making an expensive mistake!!

[danielallen]

”aquarium” hose isn’t necessary an accurate description. Industrial air hose like that can safely hold 250 PSI if it is of the appropriate type, which I assume they would have used. It is used as air supplying pressure to all sorts of industrial equipment including lifting devices.

[NelsonRodriguez-kkhg]

Thank you for the review I was so tempted in buying it glad you did the review.

[Sasquads]

I poured a bunch of air tool oil in the hose. Works way smoother.

[timcarnahan]

Who in their right mind gets under a vehicle without jack stands in place. Air or hydraulic jack is meant to raise vehicle and then stands put under it and lowered on then.

[georgeayala]

U addressed all my questions and concerns on this .. great info thanks..

[Commut]

Since I use wooden chocks (not jack stands, I gave mine away years ago) to do what first responders call "capturing lift progress" I have no issue with any jack. I also use scrap aluminum rims along with wooden chocks for support no vehicle I wrench can crush. As self-service salvage yards proved for decades that's a very stable combo even on gravel.

I assembled a much larger 18-wheeler bag into a self-built bag jack which effortlessly lifted the ends of my 40-foot High Cube sea freight containers but the little Vevors etc work fine too.
I use one with a CO2 cylinder and fixed pressure gaugeless regulator "power tank" style for much less money. Bonus, the CO2 feeds my MIG welder and inflates tires off-road style when I'm away from my shop.