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Dec 3, 2009 | 04:04 AM

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Rob.D

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It sounds like theres no clear choice as to brand and ton. I'll probally end up at sears and take a look at what they have. Probally look for a 4 ton to be safe.

Dec 3, 2009 | 06:46 PM

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I ran my truck across the scale at the quarry I'm working at, and she weighs 8600 lbs with me in it. I would prob. go with 5ton if you could to be safe.

Dec 3, 2009 | 06:51 PM

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I ran my truck across the scale at the quarry I'm working at, and she weighs 8600 lbs with me in it. I would prob. go with 5ton if you could to be safe.

I think 4 ton should be safe as I would only be picking one corner of the truck at one time then installing a jack. I also stopped by harbor frieght today for a looksee. Everything looked cheap in quality. Headed to sears next.

Dec 3, 2009 | 09:58 PM

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You know the saying?......"Once you go air jack, you never go back!"

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Dec 4, 2009 | 08:18 AM

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I finally found a jack that I believe will serve me well. Northern Tool 3 1/2ton, great reviews on the sight. Made in the USA, just over 100# so it's not a light weight job. Shipping was the killer $66.28 for a grand total of $216.27.

Now if my new Nitto Trail Grappler M/T 285/65R18 and wheels from discounttiredirect would get here I'd be styling!

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Dec 4, 2009 | 09:30 AM

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It sounds like theres no clear choice as to brand and ton. I'll probally end up at sears and take a look at what they have. Probally look for a 4 ton to be safe.

The clear choice to me is to walk under the truck, not crawl!