wow, i had that jack for about a year, and had 0 problems with it, what broke on yours?
this isnt a bad idea
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96562
im currently using this
its the only thing that can get under the jack pads on the side of my car when its lowered and the summer tires are on
comes in a case