Super Duty Jack
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5th Wheeling
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Super Duty Jack
Hi All,
Sorry if this topic has been covered already.
I bought a slightly used 2003 F350, V10 CC this year. Last weekend when installing moulded mud guards on the rear, I needed to take off the wheels so that I could drill a hole in the fender. I pulled out the (I assume) stock jack mounted behind the right rear seat and found that it doesn't go up high enough to get the wheels off the ground. When fully extended the jack extends 13" and I need at least 14" to reach the axle. I went back to the dealer and they said that this was a 2 ton mechanical jack and we checked a similar vehicle on the lot and it had the same jack.
Am I missing something here? Can someone out there check how far their jack extends and confirm that I have the right jack? I don't have any special tires or lift kits on the truck.
Thanks for any help or insight.
Nick
Sorry if this topic has been covered already.
I bought a slightly used 2003 F350, V10 CC this year. Last weekend when installing moulded mud guards on the rear, I needed to take off the wheels so that I could drill a hole in the fender. I pulled out the (I assume) stock jack mounted behind the right rear seat and found that it doesn't go up high enough to get the wheels off the ground. When fully extended the jack extends 13" and I need at least 14" to reach the axle. I went back to the dealer and they said that this was a 2 ton mechanical jack and we checked a similar vehicle on the lot and it had the same jack.
Am I missing something here? Can someone out there check how far their jack extends and confirm that I have the right jack? I don't have any special tires or lift kits on the truck.
Thanks for any help or insight.
Nick
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I checked mine
I grabbed my little bity jack from behind the back seat of my 03' to check. It is just like the old jacks. It has a second stage that starts at 13" and extends to 16 1/2" at the base of the saddle.
Oh, and if you forsee using the factory jack more than once, invest in a drag link socket to fit the jack so you can run it back down with a drill.
I have always carried a hydraulic bottle jack in my truck toolbox. Ironically I only got flats when I had my toolbox out for some reason and had to use the little jack.
Oh, and if you forsee using the factory jack more than once, invest in a drag link socket to fit the jack so you can run it back down with a drill.
I have always carried a hydraulic bottle jack in my truck toolbox. Ironically I only got flats when I had my toolbox out for some reason and had to use the little jack.
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They used to be called "4 foot" jacks down here in the South. Just an old fashioned ratcheting bumper type jack, but longer. Not only good for changing a tire, but will lft the truck up enough to clear stumps, etc. Just jack it up , figure the right direction and push it off the jack. Hard on the chrome, but gets you unstuck.
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Hi-Lift (www.hi-lift.com) is a brand name. Generic versions are often called "farm" jacks. They are extremely strong and very versatile. I've used mine to winch my truck out of the mud and pull fence tight.
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Thanks Jbullfrog,
I found my problem, the jack was getting stuck once it hit 13" (4" away from happiness
). Once I cranked it harder it extended to almost 17".
I think I'll take your advice and get a hydraulic jack. This jack doesn't look too sturdy once it's fully extended.
Regards,
Nick
I found my problem, the jack was getting stuck once it hit 13" (4" away from happiness
). Once I cranked it harder it extended to almost 17". I think I'll take your advice and get a hydraulic jack. This jack doesn't look too sturdy once it's fully extended.
Regards,
Nick