floor jack

[ralaubach]

wondering what kind of a weight limit should i look for in regards to floor jacks and jack stands to be able to lift and 07 1500 5.7 QC.

Found one for a good price on CL. its rated to 2 1/4 ton. Thoughts?

 

[Stangshcky12]

Your truck probably weighs in right around 5,000 lbs
I would try to find a little heavier duty

 

[suzukiquadrider]

on my diesels i use two 3 ton jacks one for front one for back. and 4 four ton jack stands.

 

[HemiLonestar]

Your truck probably weighs in right around 5,000 lbs
I would try to find a little heavier duty

Quad cab, probably closer to 5300-5400 (mine's 5300). Minimum each 2 tons. If I have to put all 4 up, I have set of 3 tons I throw up front and a set of 2 tons back aft.

 

[wermbang]

I use a 3 ton jack got from Harbor Freight. Been working pretty good.

 

[Megahemi06]

I've got a 3 ton floor jack and 2 ton jack stands.

 

[garner]

I would get a 3 ton

 

[ralaubach]

Thanks for the help guys. went with a 3 ton craftsman jack with three ton stands.

 

[Divi]

well i have a 2 ton craftsman speed jack.... well had, it no longer works after trying to lift the front of the truck

Guess its time for a new jack.

 

[ramhunter9]

I use 3.5 ton jacks and stands in the shop .. works on diesels and gas

 

[ATOM]

i prolly have that same jack and stands as you do. good quality and get used constantly and never let me down yet. i didn't read the instructions on the jack stand where it said to pound in that little tab and thought i broke my damn foot

 

[Cthulhu]

I use 3.5 ton jacks and stands in the shop .. works on diesels and gas

Careful you don't cross contaminate. Could spell disaster.


Sent from my Tapatalkin' BB 9800

 

[audio1der]

I have a 2 1/2 ton jack but its low profile (so it fits under my car too) so it only lifts to 14" which isn't high enough to get the tires off the ground. How high do any of your jacks lift, that you can get the wheel(s) off the ground? Most I can find here range from 19- 19 7/8".
Thanks
(I have to rotate the tires when I change the oil next week)

 

[smiley]

I bought one at sears that is 4 tons I think it is nice because it lifts the truck with ease and I would rather be over qualified for the job.


$miley

 

[audio1der]

I had a 2 1/2 ton which just didn't lift up far enough. Bought a 3.5 ton which DOES lift far enough, and can't believe how much easier it lifts.

 

[dsent]

Hello guys and girls

When it comes time for lifting or moving,securing a load,or blocking (jack stands)something that you will be working around or under BIGGER IS BETTER!!

Read capacities of the items you are using carefully,my rule of thumb is under the max capacity by 10-20% (safety margin)

There is NO substitute for safety!!

It only takes a split second for bad things to happen!!!

I have been lifting,moving,transporting heavy objects (as heavy as 46,000lbs) for 40 years with no incidents,knock on wood.

I am not a professional rigger,it has just been part of my life and business I was taught well,and learn new things all the time.

I would not want to read about some one being flattened while working on their truck!!

Regards
Don

 

[audio1der]

I might add that I use a new pair of 6 ton jack stands before I get under the truck.
Absolutely agree about oversizing safety equipment.

 

[kkreit01]

6 ton bottle jack, and 3 ton jack stands here.

 

[wingnut]

Just FYI, as I was trollling the net for a new floor jack. I could not believe the bad reviews Craftsman jacks were getting! Seems as Sear's troubles have trickled-down to the Craftsmans reputation for quality.

 

[DannyMK2]

i have a 3 ton pittsburgh jack from harbor freight that works great. ive never had an issue with floor jacks from harbor freight, despite how people knock their quality. it works better then all of my friends floor jacks, craftsman included. i use it on my cars and on my 1500. it struggles a bit under the weight of my 3500 cummins, but thankfully i havent really needed to jack the truck up much. when the times comes, ill probably get the 4 ton version.