Tool box jack
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Tool box jack
Just wondering what kind of jack some of u are carrying in your tool box. Just got my tool box installed and want to get a jack to put in it. On this truck most of my driving is on pavement. The 2 ton floor jacks that I've seen seem to not lift high enough for our trucks.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks
Gilbert
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks
Gilbert
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Lots of choices and it will depend on your individual requirements.
Are you talking about something to use only in an emergency and even then you will always be on good pavement? Is your truck lifted? Also, do you tow a trailer very often?
Are you talking about something to use only in an emergency and even then you will always be on good pavement? Is your truck lifted? Also, do you tow a trailer very often?
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I went to Harbor Freight and got one of these: Farm Jacks - 42" 3-1/2 Ton Farm Jack
They can be a bit dangerous, but for a good all purpose jack they're hard to beat And they don't take up that much room like a roll around floor jack big enough to lift a truck would...
They can be a bit dangerous, but for a good all purpose jack they're hard to beat And they don't take up that much room like a roll around floor jack big enough to lift a truck would...
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As far as floor jacks go, I keep a 4x4 block to extend the reach on mine. 2 1/2 tons is the bare minimum IMO, my truck by itself weighs over 9000 lbs.
I also like having a farm jack (or Hi-Lift) available, it can do more than just lift up your truck or trailer if you need it to!
I also like having a farm jack (or Hi-Lift) available, it can do more than just lift up your truck or trailer if you need it to!
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From: Portal, AZ
I have this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
mainly for off road use and a 3 ton with some 4x6 chunks as backup.
the air jack is pretty good its just that cone sucks for our lifting needs. I use it for the fast fill then just use my Air compressor for the rest. I haven't done it yet but I think an adapter replacing the cone that will go over the pipe then a hose clamp might be better. If you do get it test it out 1st so you'll know what works and what doesn't.
mainly for off road use and a 3 ton with some 4x6 chunks as backup.
the air jack is pretty good its just that cone sucks for our lifting needs. I use it for the fast fill then just use my Air compressor for the rest. I haven't done it yet but I think an adapter replacing the cone that will go over the pipe then a hose clamp might be better. If you do get it test it out 1st so you'll know what works and what doesn't.
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If you can find one this bogert hmmwv jack has to be the trickest piece of lifting kit money can buy. Rated 4t and lifts my ford like nothing.
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Those farm jacks are very very handy. If you have access to a welder I would throw a piece of 1/4 plate on the bottom and lift arm to widen the footprint of lift area. Can get pretty dangerous on a windy day or on the side of the road with cars zooming by!
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