aftermarket jack?
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aftermarket jack?
So I've discovered that my truck does not have a jack. So I ordered a standard 2 ton jack from a Ford aftermarket place and realized once I received it that this little thing will never work on a 6" lifted truck. (and it didn't even come with the handle part anyway).
So my question is, what is the best jack for a lifted truck? I'd hate to leave myself stranded. Any input is greatly appreciated!
Oh, and I'll be getting a spare tire lock from Ford also so that I can put my spare back where it belongs (my truck didn't come with either of those either)
So my question is, what is the best jack for a lifted truck? I'd hate to leave myself stranded. Any input is greatly appreciated!
Oh, and I'll be getting a spare tire lock from Ford also so that I can put my spare back where it belongs (my truck didn't come with either of those either)
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If have the space in the bed I would recommend a Hi-lift jack, Hi-Lift Jack Company - Highest quality equipment at a reasonable price
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I would get a 6 ton bottle jack from any good parts/tool store- it will easily lift your truck and doesn't take up much room. Hi-lifts are nice, but it's hard to find a good spot to lift from that won't bend your chit up.
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I had no idea they made different length hi-lifts... learn something new every day!
How high are you trying to go? You may have to spring for a 2 stage jack if you need to lift really high. If I remember tonight when I get home I'll see the lift height of the one I have.
How high are you trying to go? You may have to spring for a 2 stage jack if you need to lift really high. If I remember tonight when I get home I'll see the lift height of the one I have.
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I had no idea they made different length hi-lifts... learn something new every day!
How high are you trying to go? You may have to spring for a 2 stage jack if you need to lift really high. If I remember tonight when I get home I'll see the lift height of the one I have.
How high are you trying to go? You may have to spring for a 2 stage jack if you need to lift really high. If I remember tonight when I get home I'll see the lift height of the one I have.
Thanks, I appreciate it! I guess my only concern is to get one high enough to get under my lifted truck enough to get a tire off the ground....maybe the shortest one would do, but I'd hate to find out the hard way!
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Might want to look at a long-ram hydraulic jack like this one at Harbor Freight.
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The only thing is that your contact point on your frame would have to be 24" off the ground.
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The only thing is that your contact point on your frame would have to be 24" off the ground.
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Hi-Lifts are super dangerous if your not really careful. There biggest problem is the poor stability, a good bottle jack would be a lot safer. I bought a hi-lift for my lifted Jeep Wrangler but I never used it. I found that a bottle jack under the axle raised the truck plenty for an oversized tire change.
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Hi-Lifts are super dangerous if your not really careful. There biggest problem is the poor stability, a good bottle jack would be a lot safer. I bought a hi-lift for my lifted Jeep Wrangler but I never used it. I found that a bottle jack under the axle raised the truck plenty for an oversized tire change.
I was just starting to think along those lines myself, but is it okay to jack it up from the axle? (that may be a stupid question, but I've never had a diesel before, ie, a truck this heavy)
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I have no idea.....jacking up using the axles on the Wrangler was standard practice but I'm new to diesels as well......anyone?
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Best place would be under the axle where the springs mount. A bottle jack would be perfect if you are only anticipating on-road use. The hi-lift is mainly for a off-road type use and jacking on a bumper, you can use it as a come-along as well. I like the Harbor Freight that Pete found.
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Hi-Lifts are super dangerous if your not really careful. There biggest problem is the poor stability, a good bottle jack would be a lot safer. I bought a hi-lift for my lifted Jeep Wrangler but I never used it. I found that a bottle jack under the axle raised the truck plenty for an oversized tire change.
I have tried with a 60" Highlift jack with a bumper attachment. the rear bumper started to flex, so i had to stop before it did any damage.
And using the front tow hooks is very unstable for me.
I bought and use a heavy duty bottle jack.
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I was just thinking "How big are your tires that you couldn't just stick it on a perch on the axle?" - seems to me like the way to go. Makes how big of a lift you have completely irrelevant then. On long trips I carry my 3-ton Craftsman floor jack. Not the easiest to handle, but bottle jacks (from my experience) can take forever to get high enough. I'm not that patient.