Poor man's scissors jack power drive adapter

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Georgina Rudkus, Feb 23, 2025.

  1. Georgina Rudkus

    Georgina Rudkus Senior Member

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    No need to buy a special adapter for a hook drive crank scissors jack.

    Use a 1/4 hex to half inch drive socket adapter and a proper sized socket. That's all.

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    #1 Georgina Rudkus, Feb 23, 2025
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    What size socket did you settle on?

    I liked Honda's style, much more stable:

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    Georgina Rudkus Senior Member

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    22mm or 7/8 inch
     
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    I bought one of these adapters, around $12. Works well and I don't have to worry about losing a socket out of my set, or wearing the socket plating off the inside of the socket.

    Drive Scissor Jack Adaptor, 1/2in Scissor Jack Quick Drive for Jacks(28mm (VT17711)) https://a.co/d/dwMRqB3

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    Georgina Rudkus Senior Member

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    There's not much wear, if you use the correct sized socket.

    I can always go to the crank handle without using two wrenches to remove a commercial adapter.

    That's $12 I didn't need to spend and saved. I already had the socket.
     
    #5 Georgina Rudkus, Feb 23, 2025
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