I have just bought a 1988 f250 xlt lariat diesel but it is without a jack. What would be the best jack to keep with me in the truck?

Many thanks.

 

For many years I carried a 2 1/2 ton floor jack behind the seat. Never needed it for a flat tire.

Depending on your planned uses for the truck it may be best to get the factory jack for the 'just in case' situation.

You might also consider getting a bottle jack if you don't want to go look for a factory issue one, but they don't have very long handles.

 

My local salvage yard wanted $35.00 but never had them in stock.
I ended up getting it off Ebay for $10.00. Make sure you get the
right one, I think the height of the jack changes for some models.

daajr

 

i just used a 48" Hilift bumper jack, its good for jacking, but it can also be used as a come-a-long and as a clamp too. its great for off-road use and lifted or HD trucks.

 

you would have more luck if you posted in the 2000 forum.

hope you find out.

 

lol, quicklook, where you get that quote from??

 

it was in this post so i was trying to redirect him.

 

i use a 5 ton bottle jack. if you go with a stock jack, make sure you get one from a F250, or F350. the F150 jack will not go high enough to get the inflated tire back on after you get the flat off. been there ,found out the hard way.