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First time I used the factory supplied mechanical jack on the 1990 I used to have, it broke lifting the unloaded truck. Thus I have little confidence in the factory supplied mechanical jack. My old 2 ton floor jack doesn't have enough guts to lift the 2016 truck to even rotate the tires. I lave a 20 ton bottle jack that I use to rotate the tires. Been debating on getting a 4 ton floor jack or the Ford 4 ton bottle jack. The main reason is for when I am loaded and towing the dump trailer or 32 ft Jayco. I carry the 20 ton bottle jack, but with a flat, it would not get under the axle. The Ford bottle would take up less room, but the floor jack is more versatile. Will most likely get the 4 ton floor jack from Harbor Freight as the are rated good and inexpensive. What jacks do you guys and gals carry when loaded? Inquiring minds want to know!
First time I used the factory supplied mechanical jack on the 1990 I used to have, it broke lifting the unloaded truck. Thus I have little confidence in the factory supplied mechanical jack. My old 2 ton floor jack doesn't have enough guts to lift the 2016 truck to even rotate the tires. I lave a 20 ton bottle jack that I use to rotate the tires. Been debating on getting a 4 ton floor jack or the Ford 4 ton bottle jack. The main reason is for when I am loaded and towing the dump trailer or 32 ft Jayco. I carry the 20 ton bottle jack, but with a flat, it would not get under the axle. The Ford bottle would take up less room, but the floor jack is more versatile. Will most likely get the 4 ton floor jack from Harbor Freight as the are rated good and inexpensive. What jacks do you guys and gals carry when loaded? Inquiring minds want to know!
I carry only the truck jack and have lifted the axle of the trailer on the road to change tires when I had a blow out.
I once Had a wheel bearing go out south of McDermit on the ID / NV line without a Jack. Found a Fence post and put it on the Spare and under the axle ... drove up till it was off the ground ... Not that I'd suggest that, this discussion just brought back a 35+YO memory ... LOL
I'm afraid I'm one of those snobs who simply doesn't trust cheap Harbor Freight crap. I'm sure it will fail when needed most.
In case you haven't seen it before, take a look at the bottle jack adapters and extensions Safe Jack sells. Not cheap by any means, but I look at this kind of stuff as a lifetime investment that I will move from vehicle to vehicle over the years.
I keep a farm jack in the toolbox. The one I have is rated for 7000 pounds. I also keep a foam pad to use with it as well to avoid damaging the metal in case I jack it at in uncommon spot. I bought the stuff at tractor supply, but there's plenty of other places you can go to as well.
I'm afraid I'm one of those snobs who simply doesn't trust cheap Harbor Freight crap. I'm sure it will fail when needed most.
I'm with you on being careful what you buy at Harbor Freight. I won't buy anything that uses electricity from them. I do buy their nitrile gloves.
Anywho, back on topic: I have a 4 ton bottle jack from Wal-mart that I keep in the trailer. It has been used a few times already, but just in the storage lot. I also keep a set of aluminum jack stands in the trailer just in case. I'm still working on making sure I have something to remove the trailer lug nuts with.
I keep a farm jack in the toolbox. The one I have is rated for 7000 pounds. I also keep a foam pad to use with it as well to avoid damaging the metal in case I jack it at in uncommon spot. I bought the stuff at tractor supply, but there's plenty of other places you can go to as well.
I'm imagining that what you are talking about is like the High-Lift jack. If so where and how would you use it to lift a TT to change a flat tire?
Don't get me wrong, I have used them for years in the Fire/Rescue service and they are great for certain jobs but I just don't see their usefulness for the job being discussed.
My truck came with two OE jacks, and I've used both to change tires and do brake work. Used one on my small flatbed trailer too. The OE jacks have seen some weight too; my truck weighs close to 10000 lbs. I didn't have any problem lifting the rear axle to remove a tire, except the workout I got.
I've also got a 4 ton Harbor Freight floor jack, and a pair of 12 ton jack stands. It has worked well lifting the back end. It weighs close to 100 lbs though. If I didn't have so much weight to pick up I would have gotten the 3 ton aluminum jack. It only weighs 55 lbs, and should have no trouble lifting one wheel at a time on a fully loaded truck.
I have my factory supplied jack in the truck, but I also carry a 6 ton bottle jack in the pass-through. Last year I did a little organizing, and made a bracket to keep the jack (and other stuff) out of the way.
I got rid of my HighLift Jack when I traded my 2004 truck for a 2014 Expedition so the SafeJack looks like just the thing for my hunting and RV'ng adventures. I like the packaging into a Husky bag, I have my chains in a similar bag. I just ordered the 6 ton kit.
I have my factory supplied jack in the truck, but I also carry a 6 ton bottle jack in the pass-through. Last year I did a little organizing, and made a bracket to keep the jack (and other stuff) out of the way.
How do you like your ladder. Looks like a good idea but very spendy.
