Tire Change Question
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Tire Change Question
To all the V/Mob B and higher lifted Excursion and larger tires than OEM, does the factory bottle jack good enought to jack the truck up when there is a flat tire on the highway?
If you are using different size tires on your excursion, do you have the same size spare or you still have the original 265-65-16 spare?
What do I need to get if the bottle jack is inadequate for the job with my V/Mod B Excursion. i saw the big jack for the off roader use, but that's way too big to hide inside
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If you are using different size tires on your excursion, do you have the same size spare or you still have the original 265-65-16 spare?
What do I need to get if the bottle jack is inadequate for the job with my V/Mod B Excursion. i saw the big jack for the off roader use, but that's way too big to hide inside
Thanks,
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Good question. I've never tried to use my factory jack... I keep a hydraulic bottle jack in the camper and know it will work.
As far as spare tire goes, I have 285/75/16's on my X and use a 255/85/16 for a spare (this is the tire size I run on the dually). It gives me a tire that is similar height, but a bit narrower - so it fits in the spare tire location better. (the stock cover thingy fits it too!)
I also roll with AAA Premium Plus. Not only will they change a tire for me (if I wanted), they'll tow it 200mi for FREE - anywhere I want!!!
As far as spare tire goes, I have 285/75/16's on my X and use a 255/85/16 for a spare (this is the tire size I run on the dually). It gives me a tire that is similar height, but a bit narrower - so it fits in the spare tire location better. (the stock cover thingy fits it too!)
I also roll with AAA Premium Plus. Not only will they change a tire for me (if I wanted), they'll tow it 200mi for FREE - anywhere I want!!!
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To all the V/Mob B and higher lifted Excursion and larger tires than OEM, does the factory bottle jack good enought to jack the truck up when there is a flat tire on the highway?
If you are using different size tires on your excursion, do you have the same size spare or you still have the original 265-65-16 spare?
What do I need to get if the bottle jack is inadequate for the job with my V/Mod B Excursion. i saw the big jack for the off roader use, but that's way too big to hide inside
Thanks,
If you are using different size tires on your excursion, do you have the same size spare or you still have the original 265-65-16 spare?
What do I need to get if the bottle jack is inadequate for the job with my V/Mod B Excursion. i saw the big jack for the off roader use, but that's way too big to hide inside
Thanks,
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I haven't test out the factory bottle jack to see if it will do the job yet. Guess I better check it out before the next long trip to southern CA the holiday season.
Also, don't know if I really want to take a long the torque wrench for this. It's 165 ft-lb for the nut...
Also, don't know if I really want to take a long the torque wrench for this. It's 165 ft-lb for the nut...
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