Titan Exhaust Air Jack lifts car by inflating

(Credit: Crave Asia)

Where was this when my tire blew out on me (which fortunately happened in a quiet neighborhood)? Unfortunately, being a quiet neighborhood, help wasn't too forthcoming. So while twiddling my thumbs for more than an hour waiting for the mechanic to arrive, I had plenty of time to contemplate the folly of the mini-jack, which looks more like a weapon of mass destruction to the less mechanically inclined and isn't at all kind to manicured nails.

So bless Chandler Products for the Titan Exhaust Air Jack, which is dead-simple to use. You just need to connect the hose to your car's exhaust pipe, and this will inflate quickly to lift your vehicle up to 30 inches above ground.

It's available in three sizes, will stay safely inflated for a maximum of 45 minutes, and will deflate in less than 5 seconds. Too bad the sticker price is just as inflated, and starts pumping from $120.

(Via Crave Asia)

[RTFM]

When it explodes from being melted by the muffler, not only will you loose a limb, you will not have clean underwear when the ambulance arrives. Your car still won't have the tire changed to boot.

[BenFlavoredCandy]

While I don't find the mini-jack that comes with my car to be a complicated piece of machinery, it looks like they have designed this product for people who find themselves changing tires somewhere besides the side of a highway. Ever use your jack in a muddy field? Not too helpful.

@RTFM - wouldn't you think for $120 they would temper it to tailpipe heat?

[tkim123]

Just what I have been waiting for to get under there and replace my muffler. Does it come with an Ironman suit?

[tkim123]

Just what I have been waiting for to get under there and replace my muffler. Does it come with an Ironman suit?

[robd11]

So I'm jacking up a car on two wheels while the engine is running. What could go wrong?

[Rob Roy--2008]

Exhaust Jacks have been around for donkey's years - they are commonly used as a recovery tool for 4WDs stuck in mud or sand.

They usually have a valve so stay up once inflated, so it doesn't rely on the engine running the whole time.