Broken jack

[Gr8bawana]

So I bought my 2017 in June and have been driving just over 5,000 miles including about 1,000 towing my TT. The other day I was going to take the tires off my trailer for the winter and figured I would use the truck jack.
Well I found out that I've been driving for 4 months without a working jack.
I never thought to check and make sure it worked. It looks like someone used it on something WAY too heavy because the base is bent and it sounds like the screw mechanism is stripped.
I'm such a dumb-ass but am thankful I found out at home.

 

[MidTennMtneer]

I had one break and local dealer replaced it under warranty. No questions asked.


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[huntergreen]

So I bought my 2017 in June and have been driving just over 5,000 miles including about 1,000 towing my TT. The other day I was going to take the tires off my trailer for the winter and figured I would use the truck jack.
Well I found out that I've been driving for 4 months without a working jack.
I never thought to check and make sure it worked. It looks like someone used it on something WAY too heavy because the base is bent and it sounds like the screw mechanism is stripped.
I'm such a dumb-ass but am thankful I found out at home.

These jacks are so cheap I am afraid to use it. Miss my bumper jacks.

 

[gofish101]

These jacks are so cheap I am afraid to use it. Miss my number jacks.

Number jack?

 

[huntergreen]

Number jack?

You posted before I edited. Love autocorrect.

 

[Tl806]

Will the stock jack work with 35” tires and a 6” lift?

 

[michael harpe]

Will the stock jack work with 35” tires and a 6” lift?

Probably not lol

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[Sheriff Justice]

I purchased a 6-ton bottle jack and solid rubber wheel chock when I got my truck new. They both fit perfect in the storage under the seat.

 

[Gr8bawana]

I purchased a 6-ton bottle jack and solid rubber wheel chock when I got my truck new. They both fit perfect in the storage under the seat.

I just did the same thing and it fits in the same spot as the factory jack.

 

[turkeybird56]

WHENEVER I travel, I carry a 3 ton dual Bottle/Support Jack. IF U have never had the "pleasure" of using a wind up jack, and U ever do, U will understand why PPL carry other good Bottle/floor jacks in their vehicles. Especially if U have a lifted truck.

Ask any Military Person that had no Motor Pool support and had to use scissors jack to jack up a Hummer/Jeep, LOL...

 

[crash68]

I also have a 5 Ton bottle jack in the truck when towing. The stock jack does okay to pick just the truck up, wouldn't want to try with a trailer attached. Separating the truck and trailer might not be an option, the bottle jack should be able to lift both.

 

[fast ed]

before you throw out the old jack and other parts, dont forget you need the jack crank to lower the spare

 

[dexter]

So I bought my 2017 in June and have been driving just over 5,000 miles including about 1,000 towing my TT. The other day I was going to take the tires off my trailer for the winter and figured I would use the truck jack.
Well I found out that I've been driving for 4 months without a working jack.
I never thought to check and make sure it worked. It looks like someone used it on something WAY too heavy because the base is bent and it sounds like the screw mechanism is stripped.
I'm such a dumb-ass but am thankful I found out at home.

https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/jacks-jack-stands/bottle-jacks.html

You should get a 6 ton bottle jack and some 3/4" plywood to put under it.

I have 2 for my travel trailer for when I rotate the tires and lube the axles.

 

[Sheriff Justice]

I still have the original OEM scissor style that came with the truck in its spot. The bottle jack and wheel chock fit perfect under the rear seat.

 

[averageguy]

Will the stock jack work with 35” tires and a 6” lift?

Yes, just make sure to carry a 10 inch thick block of wood.

 

[michael harpe]

Yes, just make sure to carry a 10 inch thick block of wood.

I've heard women also recommended a 10" thick piece of wood....


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[dexter]

I've heard women also recommended a 10" thick piece of wood....


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That's it!

I'm over-delivering.

 

[Tracy in IL]

I keep a good size roll-round floor jack and spinner lug wrench in my Ram Boxes.

 

[22hemi13]

Bottle jack and pressure treated 4x6 blocks. On 37’s and I can change a flat

 

[TomB 1269]

Will the stock jack work with 35” tires and a 6” lift?

ya sure, as long as you have about 9 inches of blocking to put under the jack 1st...............