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Flat Tire Jack - What Are You Using to Jack Up Your Truck?
- Thread starter PWagon
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Kain
3/4 ton status
yeppers
Whats wrong with the factory one? Not hydraulic, so won't fail on you when you pull it out 5 years from now to use it, and has quite a bit of height capability.
Yes, somewhat slow, but can be used on anything with a tube (trailer axle, etc), since it has scalloped ends. I'm partial to them, I don't need it often, but when I do, it works. And under the hood (stock mounts) its never in my way.
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The hummer jack is nothing special, except for the height. I got it for about 15 bucks at a surplus place. Goes up to 22" height If I recall, which is a bit higher than my floorjacks. Once I welded on a top I can lift the axle high enough to change a tire without blocking. Its lighter than an HF floorjack, smaller package, and will lift just as much. For my use reliability, small and lightweight, with enough reach to work was the goal. An HF floorjack wouldn't fit under my truck.
My plan had been to use a hi-lift and chain the axle to the frame, at least that was my plan until I actually had to try and implement it. It was a huge pain in the ass. Luckily we were close to the trailhead and we could get the factory jack from our Super Duty.
I carry a Super Duty jack now. It is tall and compact. Only thing I don't like about it is the base plate is small. Been tempted to welded a bigger plate to it.
I also have one of the small HF aluminum floor jacks and I've used it several times for other people with me. I've been curious how it will hold up long term.
I carry a Super Duty jack now. It is tall and compact. Only thing I don't like about it is the base plate is small. Been tempted to welded a bigger plate to it.
I also have one of the small HF aluminum floor jacks and I've used it several times for other people with me. I've been curious how it will hold up long term.
I would love to find an alternative to the sketchiness of a hi-lift. That was light and didn't take up a bunch of space.
I had a harbor freight jack, I pulled the wheels, and fabbed a 1/4" aluminum plate the same size as the jack, put some tabs on it and bolted it to jack frame. Now it can jack on sand or other soft surfaces, slides under easier, no wheels to dig in.
The crack about the garage is hilarious
hi-lift and ratchet strap
also, HF aluminum jack. Currently trying to mount it in the truck somewhere. I pulled my heater box out, nice place for it there, just so long as it's quiet while wheeling
also, HF aluminum jack. Currently trying to mount it in the truck somewhere. I pulled my heater box out, nice place for it there, just so long as it's quiet while wheeling
