Warning about the nut that holds the under seat jack down

[likes2build]

The factory runs that retaining nut down with a machine so tight you would never get it off without a wrench. So if you're out with a flat and that's the only jack you have you might be in trouble. Do yourself a favor if it's never been used and take the nut off, lube it and put it back on by hand.

Didn't have a flat but had to remove the jack to find a screw I dropped.

 

[Flip-er]

Good info
Thank you for heads up on that.

 

[JB1]

You need to upgrade to the new style jack hold down like a few of us have thanks to @kad

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/i-...t-and-try-to-take-out-your-jack.122342/page-8

 

[likes2build]

You need to upgrade to the new style jack hold down like a few of us have thanks to @kad

https://www.ramforum.com/threads/i-...t-and-try-to-take-out-your-jack.122342/page-8

That would be the exact one that came in my truck, I had to put 13/16" wrench on to get it off after the factory zapped it down so tight it wasn't going to come off by hand. A little silicone grease on the threads and re-installing it finger tight with no rattle makes it just perfect and not a future problem.

 

[atc250r]

It's funny I came across this post. I bought a 2015 on Saturday and while poking around it on Sunday I checked to make sure the jack and other tools were under the passenger seat where they belong. I found it all just stuffed under there and not secured. Upon realizing the thumb screw simply screws through the floor and into the elements I thought about what a dumb set up it was and how it was destined to get seized in there. Guess the thread linked here is the fix.

Thanks!

 

[JB1]

It's funny I came across this post. I bought a 2015 on Saturday and while poking around it on Sunday I checked to make sure the jack and other tools were under the passenger seat where they belong. I found it all just stuffed under there and not secured. Upon realizing the thumb screw simply screws through the floor and into the elements I thought about what a dumb set up it was and how it was destined to get seized in there. Guess the thread linked here is the fix.

Thanks!

Yup, just order these parts

Stud - 6508288AA - $2.25
Nut - 6512623AA - $5.00

 

[Craw]

I took a bolt, Por-15 and sealed that f**ken hole. Jack sits under the seat with no issues,

 

[ilovemyramlaremie]

I took a bolt, Por-15 and sealed that f**ken hole. Jack sits under the seat with no issues,

Same here. Throw away that cheesy jack

 

[Craw]

Same here. Throw away that cheesy jack

I have both, other is a U.S. Jack 12 ton Bottle Jack (Low Clearance) in a weather tight case in the bed heheh. Have the extensions from SafeJack when needed. ... I know ******** but rather be super safe lol