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Introduction
Our editors called it the world’s fastest jack, and the clip shows why. Slide the Zendex RakJak under the truck, open the air, and the bags inflate and lift. Zendex says it makes setting a car on jack stands quick and easy.
How It Works
Instead of a pump handle or a hydraulic ram, the RakJak uses air bags. The model in Zendex’s listing, the RakJak DBT2, has two stacked 10 in. air bags. Feed it shop air with the control on the long handle and it rises; release the air and it comes down. In the clip, it lifts a truck from the front suspension in seconds.
Specs from Zendex
Zendex lists the DBT2 at 2 tons (4,000 lbs) of lifting capacity at 120 psi, a 5.75 in. collapsed height, 13.75 in. of full extension, and a weight of 37 lbs. It has a 360-degree swivel top pad and is built with ASTM-513 steel DOM tubing. Zendex says it’s made in the USA and backed by a 7-year limited warranty.
Zendex markets it for professional automotive repair, collision repair, tire and wheel service, and frame and alignment work. As with any jack, it’s for lifting, not holding. Get the vehicle onto rated jack stands before you work under it.
Who It’s For
Shops and serious home mechanics who already have a compressor. Zendex sells the RakJak direct; see the RakJak 2-ton 2-bag air jack page for current options. For more garage gear, browse our automotive product reviews and pneumatic tools.
More RakJak Videos
Want to see more of the RakJak at work? In Worlds FASTEST Jack – Can it Lift a Truck? we put it under a truck, and in our longer video, Checking out the worlds FASTEST JACK, we take a closer look at the jack itself.
Final Thoughts
If you lift vehicles a lot, an air jack like the RakJak takes the pumping out of the job. It’s low enough to slide under most vehicles and fast enough to save real time. TIA Members who use air jacks in their shops can share their setups in the forum.
FAQ
How much can the RakJak lift?
Zendex rates the DBT2 at 2 tons (4,000 lbs) at 120 psi.
How low is it?
Zendex lists a collapsed height of 5.75 in. and full extension of 13.75 in.
Does it need a compressor?
Yes. It’s an air jack that runs on shop air.
Can I work under a car on the RakJak?
No jack should be used to hold a vehicle while you work under it. Lift it, then set it on rated jack stands.