48" or 60" high lift jack

[bigpitbull]

Planning on picking up a jack for my wagon. It will have a 2.5" sl and 30" tires... I'm sure 48" would be sufficient but wanted opinions from people with experience.

 

[Broncobowsher]

You can always shorten a 60" into a 48", or 52", or 56", or whatever you need.
Can't make a 48" any taller.
I have ran out of travel on a 48".

Just saying...

 

[bigpitbull]

Good advice. I have never used a high lift jack......

 

[Oildog]

Get the 60"... If you get a flexy suspension and big tires in the future, you're gonna need it!

 

[rustbucket]

For me, the Hi-Lift jack is more of a recovery tool than a jack for changing tires. I would rather use a bottle or scissor jack for that. The Hi-Lift is just too unstable. That being said, go with the largest you have room for.

 

[PuenteMart]

Had a pickup come off a high lift type jack once while changing a tire. Scared the sheet out of me. I haven't bought one yet, but I guess I'll have to at some point and will probably get the 60".

Wish I could figure a way to install these on the bronco!

 

[Pedestrian]

48" is plenty for your application. With that size tire I would keep a bottle jack handy as well for quick easy use.

 

[sprdv1]

Get the 60"... If you get a flexy suspension and big tires in the future, you're gonna need it!

X2.... size matters..

 

[Scoop]

Get the 60"... If you get a flexy suspension and big tires in the future, you're gonna need it!

Always strap the axle so you don't have to lift it so high.

 

[JohnJohn]

I have not found a bottle jack yet that will work under my axle with 35" tires on. They run out of lift before it starts to work.
A hi lift with a ratchet strap to stop the suspension from separating when you lift like Scoop recommended is the way to go.

 

[My69Pony]

I like my 48", it fits my mounting location much better than a 60" would. Hi Lifts are unstable as it is, I wouldn't want to go higher than my 48" already does.
Brian

 

[asinor]

If you have room get the 60, you don't have to use the full height when jacking, but it might be nice to have the extra length for its other recovery uses.

 

[Bronco Junkie]

The only reason I can think of to not get the taller jack is you just don't have room for it.

 

[investigreg]

As already stated, think of the recovery use. Hi-Lift's can be used as a winching device! 60" gives more room to pull when needed. Also, when you are on a trail, you never know when you are breaking down. Some times it happens in the rocks, or trees, when you need to jack up to do a quick fix. I say 60", I have the 60" and no, I have not used the full travel on it, but it is nice to think that I will not have to scavange for wood blocks for a few extra inches, when that time comes and I need that 1' more!

 

[NGABronco]

A 60" fits nicely across the back winch bumper!!!%)%);D;D

 

[Mountain Ram]

As said- go bigger.

I have the 48 on my Bronco, but should have gotten the 60. My crawler has a 60 and I have run out of travel on it. Safety is key here, so always know the situation you are in and be cautious when jacking something up...
Todd