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Now that I got my first 2002 F350 Dually 7.3 I am going to have to up grade my tools to match my job. My 3 ton floor could barely get the front end off the ground. However I've been looking around for a higher rated floor jack and can't find anything over the 3 ton like I have. What do y
ou guys use and what else in tools would you suggest?
I try to buy used tools at least 30 years old. If I am buying new it MUST be a set that has ZERO skips In sizes and preferably in a hard case. Most of My tools are kept in the craftsman truck box toolboxes this helps with organization and keeps them in the cab. I’ll probably have about 250-300 pounds on my truck at all times plus 3 jacks and 4 stands. The majority of my tools in the truck are craftsman however I’m saddened in their latest quality definitely still good. Some of my friends have gear wrench and I’ve seen price point wise that is a comparable brand of good quality. A Very important tool for these trucks is a quality breaker bar do yourself a favor and buy a really good one. Last time in the field we had four breaker bars get destroyed but a quality ratchet with a 4 foot pipe did not fail on the same bolt.
I bought the HF 4 ton jack about a year ago. It has performed well, no complaints.
I also purchased a set of 12 ton jack stands from Tractor Supply to complement the jack. I bought the jack stands mainly because they are taller than the stands I had already and felt uncomfortable extending them all the way out. Seemed a little rickety to me.
Last edited by slowsure; Oct 9, 2019 at 10:20 AM.
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6 ton Bottle jack is all I use and all the trucks at work have.and its compact enough you can store in in the back seat of your truck. Jack stands are a must if you ever plan on doing anything to the suspension.
The 3 ton HF rolling floor jack is what I was using and it struggled to get it in the air. I only did a couple of inches just to get the wheels off the ground so I can rotate. I did stop into HF today and did saw a 4 ton jack. They must have just stared carrying them. Looks like another set of jack stands too. Must have 5 pairs of them now. What's one more.
In a while I'm going to pick some brains on a stet of emergency tools to take with me on my 3+ month camping journey. Never know what repairs you'll need to do boon-docking it. I like the bottle jack idea with less room and weight.
I've seen a few 7.3 trucks with the red badges, I figured someone put new ones on. Maybe collision repair or repaint. I don't think Ford used the red ones till the 6.0 trucks came out but I could be wrong. My 2002 has black badges.
I noticed on the passenger side that there is some red paint on the wheel flares and one of he doors. The PO didn''t know why but we both concluded that it was form some kind of collision.
I use my HF 1.5 ton aluminum jack to lift trucks once in a while, I can't imagine any 3 ton having an issue. The one I use most for heavier stuff is an early 90's 3 ton China jack.
In a while I'm going to pick some brains on a stet of emergency tools to take with me on my 3+ month camping journey. Never know what repairs you'll need to do boon-docking it.
First thought is whatever floor jack you choose, get a square of 1 inch plywood to go underneath it for off road use. In the dirt is a whole 'nuther game.
First thought is whatever floor jack you choose, get a square of 1 inch plywood to go underneath it for off road use. In the dirt is a whole 'nuther game.
Definitely take something to use in the dirt. Been there without it. Really sucks *** trying to get the wheel off the ground when the jack is sinking into the dirt.
As for the 3 ton not working... I have 2. One that is 3 yrs old and works fine. Another that is who the hell knows how old. Snagged it at an auction. The older one works fine on the wife's car but struggles with the truck front end. And it is labeled as a 3 ton as well. It could just be worn out.
Run your ljack up and down all the way a couple of times to bleed the air out. If that don't work check the oil level of the jack. I try to lift one side at a time and use a jack stand. Front end is the heaviest so no use an blowing a seal.
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