What do you do for a jack?

Bferrari · Dec 23, 2014

Seems like most people are carrying spare tires on the backs of their rigs. I am wondering what you all are doing for jacks? Are you toting around the factory jack? I see some with High Lift jacks, how are you using them to change tires? Lifting off the bumpers? My plan is to run 33's on my rig and I'm trying to figure out what I want to use for a jack and where I am going to put it. Please let me know what you guys are doing and if you have any recommendations.

miikee73 · Dec 24, 2014

I have a scissor jack out of a 1 ton pick up and a high lift that was in the Bronco when I bought it. Haven't had to use either one yet but the scissor will be my first choice,terrain permitting.
Just my opinion,but I've been told I don't know Jack...
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No Hay · Dec 24, 2014

miikee73 said:
I have a scissor jack out of a 1 ton pick up and a high lift that was in the Bronco when I bought it. Haven't had to use either one yet but the scissor will be my first choice,terrain permitting.
Just my opinion,but I've been told I don't know Jack...
.

HA!

I have a high lift but haven't had to use it

ogr · Dec 24, 2014

I carry a small bottle jack, short 2x6 (12") for a base, and short 4x4 (6") to put between jack and frame. It all stows in an ammo can with some disposable coveralls.

71broncman · Dec 24, 2014

I carry a Hi-Lift and a small (2 ton) bottle jack. I also carry a short piece of 1/4" chain with hooks on both ends to chain the axle to the frame when using the Hi-Lift so the jack doesn't have to overcome the suspension. On flat ground my choice is the bottle jack under the axle because that's more stable than the Hi-Lift on the bumper.
Mark.

stoker · Dec 24, 2014

I don't carry a jack or a spare. I haven't had a flat in any vehicle for over 25 years so I figured I would play the odds and hope for the best. If I get in dire need there are usually lots of tire companies that would love to help repair a flat (and empty my wallet).

ep67bro · Dec 24, 2014

I have a Hi lift but have never used it. Also have carried a small bottle jack. I store my Hi lift on my roll bar and the bottle jack came in a plastic box I stuck under the seat.

Justafordguy · Dec 24, 2014

x3, I carry a high-lift and a small hydralic bottle jack. I also keep a few short pieces of 2" x 8" boards to use under the jacks if needed.

bronconut73 · Dec 24, 2014

Hi-Lift or Farm jack.
Bolted to back bumper with big wing nuts. One of the studs has a hole big enough for a small/skinny shaft master lock. Just a little insurance....

Yeller · Dec 24, 2014

I have a high lift bolted to the cage, i've never used it on the bronco. I always pull it on its side with a buddies truck or snatch block and use my own winch. I prefer the "Camel Trophey" method, its faster and far more stable on unstable terrain.

Broncobowsher · Dec 24, 2014

High lift for years. Although I found adding a bottle jack makes life a lot easier.
Each has there purpose and they are different. High lift is great for getting the whole truck up. Stretch out the springs. Better for getting unstuck or fixing something that went bad. But for something like a tire change a bottle jack is quicker, simpler and more stable. Not having to stretch out the springs and unload the chassis in funny ways.

spap · Dec 24, 2014

Sister in law. She is pretty stout

farzadmip · Dec 24, 2014

spap said:
Sister in law. She is pretty stout

LMFAO! I was going to say try and help him find a Jill

Glass Pony · Dec 24, 2014

I carry the high lift jack. The Proto Fab rock blocker bumpers have a slot cut in them for the high lift jack.(in the pic you can see the slot just left of where the bumper mounts on the left side frame rail)
If you go the high lift route carry a ratchet strap to go around the frame and axle to limit the travel so you don't have to lift the truck 4' off the ground to change a tire.

And Merry Christmas!

Bferrari · Dec 24, 2014

For the guys with the bottle jacks, where are you storing them? A permanent place or are they just rattling around in the back?

71broncman · Dec 25, 2014

I carry mine in a trail tool storage box that I made in the bed. I thought about mounting it on the inner fender like factory but the box works good enough for me.
Mark.

mjramacher · Dec 25, 2014

I have a bottle jack from my f350 I will be making a box to fit some tools and small storage items and put on the driver inner fender I haven't got that far in my build.;D

68rustbucket · Dec 25, 2014

Store my bottle jack in a canvas tool bag that slides unde the passenger seat

englewoodcowboy · Dec 25, 2014

For 33's you can get a jack from a Ford F250, it is very similar to the original one that came in the bronco and stored on top of the driver fender. You can get new mounting brackets from the vendors or grab the brackets from a donor vehicle and make it work. Could be a trick item.

matt w · Dec 26, 2014

I carry a hi lift and keep a bottle jack in this, along with other items in this trailer tongue box which is bolted to the floor/bed. 79.00 ;D

http://t.harborfreight.com/35-inch-...244.html?utm_referrer=https://www.google.com/

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