Hydraulic bottle jack
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Hydraulic bottle jack
Yeah I have the screw jack under the hood on my truck. I like the jack and lubricated they work well. That said I'm wanting to add a small hydraulic bottle jack to use on the road and around the farm too. If I had a load of firewood on and I needed to change a tire I think the hydraulic bottle jack would be preferred over the screw jack.
What is the minimum size jack in capacity do you think I should have? Also any good quality jacks out there that you can recommend? I'm not sure I wanna go HF on this purchase, but maybe they're ok?
What is the minimum size jack in capacity do you think I should have? Also any good quality jacks out there that you can recommend? I'm not sure I wanna go HF on this purchase, but maybe they're ok?
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Just using HF for reference the 4 ton is 7lbs, 8 ton is 10, 12 ton is 12.5, 20 ton is 22.
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So began looking for a jack that I can put under an axle with no blocks that was not made in china. I found the JHJ 12.5 ton jack had the height and throw to change a tire plus it's made in Japan and had only 4 and 5 star ratings. So I ordered one. Weight is 18 pounds.
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The JHJ 12.5 ton also has a nice handle on the side for carrying. That iced the deal.
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I don't need no stinking jack LOL
Well my screw jack dose not work even after oiling it down and working it so it there for looks only till I find another, not looking to hard.
I also don't have a spare tire, no wheel to fit my bolt pattern so a jack is not needed.
BUT I would call AAA to come change it if I did have a spare.
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Well my screw jack dose not work even after oiling it down and working it so it there for looks only till I find another, not looking to hard.
I also don't have a spare tire, no wheel to fit my bolt pattern so a jack is not needed.
BUT I would call AAA to come change it if I did have a spare.
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The original jack will lift at least one corner of a loaded truck. And one advantage it has over a hydraulic, it accommodates the long handle so you do not have to be under the truck when you are operating the jack. It is telescoping also, which gets rid of the height problem.
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The original jack will lift at least one corner of a loaded truck. And one advantage it has over a hydraulic, it accommodates the long handle so you do not have to be under the truck when you are operating the jack. It is telescoping also, which gets rid of the height problem.
Yeah sure go spareless and jackless but keep your phone and two large cans of fix-a-flat handy.
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I'm going to use this jack for non truck purposes. I did want it to also be a good truck jack, on the road and in the garage. I do have a nice floor jack as well. But having two jacks is always good. I like having options.
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I use bottle jacks a lot for levelling houses. My primary jack is a 12ton I bought at HF, think the brand is a blackjack. The design is so simple it would be hard to mess up. I'd recommend at least a 12 ton. The weight rating is nearly as important as the lift height. Make sure the one you get is tall enough to do the job.
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I do have a HF hydraulic jack, 2 ton?, I bought for doing something?
Maybe to use as a press to straighten 1 of the bumpers I had? Sounded good at the time I got it but did not work as planed.
It is now under the work bench with the 2 pro type battery chargers, the cut off saw, a scroll saw and a few other tools I forgot where there
I do have 2 pro type floor jacks for the shop & 6 stands for safety. When I was racing I would bring 1 floor jack and 2 stands as you never knew if you were going to need them or not.
Do you have a link to this jack you ordered?
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Maybe to use as a press to straighten 1 of the bumpers I had? Sounded good at the time I got it but did not work as planed.
It is now under the work bench with the 2 pro type battery chargers, the cut off saw, a scroll saw and a few other tools I forgot where there
I do have 2 pro type floor jacks for the shop & 6 stands for safety. When I was racing I would bring 1 floor jack and 2 stands as you never knew if you were going to need them or not.
Do you have a link to this jack you ordered?
Dave ----
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I do have a HF hydraulic jack, 2 ton?, I bought for doing something?
Maybe to use as a press to straighten 1 of the bumpers I had? Sounded good at the time I got it but did not work as planed.
It is now under the work bench with the 2 pro type battery chargers, the cut off saw, a scroll saw and a few other tools I forgot where there
I do have 2 pro type floor jacks for the shop & 6 stands for safety. When I was racing I would bring 1 floor jack and 2 stands as you never knew if you were going to need them or not.
Do you have a link to this jack you ordered?
Dave ----
Maybe to use as a press to straighten 1 of the bumpers I had? Sounded good at the time I got it but did not work as planed.
It is now under the work bench with the 2 pro type battery chargers, the cut off saw, a scroll saw and a few other tools I forgot where there
I do have 2 pro type floor jacks for the shop & 6 stands for safety. When I was racing I would bring 1 floor jack and 2 stands as you never knew if you were going to need them or not.
Do you have a link to this jack you ordered?
Dave ----
Another selling point for me was it works in all positions. Some jacks work vertical only.