What jack do you use?

[BWL]

Awesome. Wait forgot to mention my spare is the 17. My truck had the 17’s. Wait let me go check. Lol. Ugggh.


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My 2011 with factory 20s had the 17"temp spare, but my 17 limited came with a 20" full size spare on a steel wheel. There's enough room on my 11 to fit the spare off the 17 so a 33" tire as long as the rim has space to get the winch through the hub centre should fit fine. Not sure if a 12.5 wide would hang too low, but a 275 width is a good fit.

 

[MADDOG]

 

[PaulTGarrett]

^^^^^^^^^^
That's what you need...

 

[AJAY]

I have 20s that came with the truck and 17 steels for the spare. I put my old LT285/70r17 ST MAXX on the spare which comes out to about 33" and it fits under with no problem. I also carry around a 12 ton Craftsman bottle jack under the passenger front seat with the factory jack.

 

[Basslicks]

Same here. That and my CB radio are the only two things I didn't sell with my Jeep. That HiLift is so versatile I just couldn't let it go.

 

[Craw]

Never seen a jack like that HiLift, many people say a bottle jack?

 

[Craw]

Thinking about this

 

[Basslicks]

Never seen a jack like that HiLift, many people say a bottle jack?

Very popular amongst the off-roading and farming community. They're a versatile tool used for jacking, self-recovery, winching, post pulling, all kinds of things. If you use it correctly, the danger of injury or damage is minimal... when people don't exercise due care, that's when injury and vehicle damage occur.

Bottle jacks are a good option too, but safety is a must when using any jack. I've seen injury occur when using those as well.

 

[Craw]

Very popular amongst the off-roading and farming community. They're a versatile tool used for jacking, self-recovery, winching, post pulling, all kinds of things. If you use it correctly, the danger of injury or damage is minimal... when people don't exercise due care, that's when injury and vehicle damage occur.

Bottle jacks are a good option too, but safety is a must when using any jack. I've seen injury occur when using those as well.

Thank you, I went with the 12 ton low profile US Jack. Just going to have the local metal shop make 1/2 inch base plate stablizer either of 6061 aluminum or hot rolled steel plate. Leaning aluminum, have em pre drill holes to mount the jack if need and 4 holes toward the edges so I can install handles. Should cost about 70 bucks when done. Thinking 10 wide and 14 inches long.

The 12 ton US Jack is over kill for my 3 ton truck but I rather overkill then to be killed and I always buy American when it comes to my life and not Chinese junk from harbor freight.

Chock blocks 29.99
12 ton low US Jack 227.00
3 ton US Jack Stands 130.00
Monoprice weather proof case for bottle Jack 37.00
Aluminum Stablizer Plate 70.00

Total cost gonna be...
437.00 ish, but its all for safety and not using that damn scissor jack!! Hi lift looks cool but I dont see how it can work well without me hurting my truck.

 

[PaulTGarrett]

The Hi-Lift jack in the photo is one of their premium jacks... It "looks" the same as all the others, it just has (from the bottom up) the optional base, optional clamp piece, and optional "handle holder"... Those items were at least optional items on my jack, on the "Extreme" jack they may be included...

I personally have the "standard" 7-ton model except 60" instead of the usual 48"... I have two lifted trucks, wanted to make sure I didn't run out of jack bar when using it! Heavy has hell but I have yet to find anything I can't lift or move with it...

 

[RBAT]

View attachment 134513 View attachment 134513 Has anyone tried this?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Powerbuilt-3-Ton-All-in-One-Bottle-Jack-Jack-Stand-640912/203116783?cm_mmc=Shopping|G|Base|D25T|25-31_GARAGE/AUTOMOTIVE|NA|PLA|71700000034127221|58700003933021543|92700031755124757&gclid=CjwKCAjwhLHaBRAGEiwAHCgG3nKteDIxEl_aGOMUeZ0dVjpGqw_78324UQXMectWQxDkA6xmSvPEkRoCH7UQAvD_BwE&dclid=CM2xhpGqpdwCFeaxswod1YoCcA

 

[homeguy]

I have a 48” Extreme Hi-Lift jack that I have used many times off road.


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[Craw]

View attachment 134513 Has anyone tried this?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Powerbuilt-3-Ton-All-in-One-Bottle-Jack-Jack-Stand-640912/203116783?cm_mmc=Shopping|G|Base|D25T|25-31_GARAGE/AUTOMOTIVE|NA|PLA|71700000034127221|58700003933021543|92700031755124757&gclid=CjwKCAjwhLHaBRAGEiwAHCgG3nKteDIxEl_aGOMUeZ0dVjpGqw_78324UQXMectWQxDkA6xmSvPEkRoCH7UQAvD_BwE&dclid=CM2xhpGqpdwCFeaxswod1YoCcA

Great concept just hear they leak alot for many people.

 

[RBAT]

Great concept just hear they leak alot for many people.

I saw the reviews that listed some leak problems. I guess everything is a crap shoot now since you can not buy anything American made any more. I ordered one from Amazon since they are the same price as Home depot and free ship to home from Amazon. Amazon has a return policy if it comes in leaking, one year warranty (I know: Maybe) and charging it to my Amex card doubles the factory warranty. Maybe I will get lucky. After two flats in a short period of time I just want something I can keep in the truck that inspires a little more confidence than the factory jack.

 

[S0CAL]

Just bought a harbor freight Daytona 9300 3-ton and 4 12 ton jackstands. BEEFY. I went with that Daytona because it works on low profile cars like my wife's Lexus ES350 and cranks past 22" for the truck. But yeah, hauling those is not feasible. AAA for the win.

 

[RBAT]

I just bought that Daytona floor jack last week. It is a hoss. I have only used it a couple of times but I like it so far. I liked the 3 year warranty with a trip to the local HF if it starts leaking or has other problems.

 

[S0CAL]

I just bought that Daytona floor jack last week. It is a hoss. I have only used it a couple of times but I like it so far. I liked the 3 year warranty with a trip ro the local HF if it starts leaking or has other problems.

I am craigslisting its smaller brother. I should have bought this one the first go round. Live and learn.

 

[Basslicks]

The Hi-Lift jack in the photo is one of their premium jacks... It "looks" the same as all the others, it just has (from the bottom up) the optional base, optional clamp piece, and optional "handle holder"... Those items were at least optional items on my jack, on the "Extreme" jack they may be included...

I personally have the "standard" 7-ton model except 60" instead of the usual 48"... I have two lifted trucks, wanted to make sure I didn't run out of jack bar when using it! Heavy has hell but I have yet to find anything I can't lift or move with it...

I have the 60" extreme. Basically the same as the all-cast version, just comes with that charcoal powdercoat finish and the upgraded top clamp. Doesn't come with the handle keeper/isolator.

 

[adrianp89]

I got a Craftsman Floor jack a few years ago for christmas. I now keep it in the truck, especially now that I have a boat trailer. Last time my fiance needed AAA she was stuck for over an hour in a closed mall parking lot at night. I got up there as soon as I could and got her, she still didn't hear from them for another hour. Waiting on the road is more dangerous than changing a tire on the road. The quicker you are gone, the better.

 

[RBAT]

I got a Craftsman Floor jack a few years ago for christmas. I now keep it in the truck, especially now that I have a boat trailer. Last time my fiance needed AAA she was stuck for over an hour in a closed mall parking lot at night. I got up there as soon as I could and got her, she still didn't hear from them for another hour. Waiting on the road is more dangerous than changing a tire on the road. The quicker you are gone, the better.

This is my thinking on waiting for help. I have a Max Care warranty on my truck and that includes basic roadside service but I believe that I can get a tire changed and be on my way before help would arrive. One advantage of getting old (and maybe more decrepit looking than I would like to think) is that in both cases I had someone offering to help before I got the spare out from under the truck. Still some really nice folks in this world.

I would consider rethinking the roadside assistance if I had been unable to get the truck to a safe paved area for the repair.