Bottle Jack ton recommendation

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I've just "completed" my restoration and plan on purchasing a U.S. Jack bottle jack for changing tires. Of course, bottle jacks come in different weight classes (e.g. 1 1/2 ton, 3 ton, etc.). What ton jack is adequate to raise my truck to change a tire? I'm not interested in Hi Lift.

Thanks for any help.

Rob

 

[badmuttstang]

Rob are you referring to US Jack the brand or just a USA made Jack in either case I would recommend a 3 ton but larger is always nice. 3 will get the job done no problems and is compact just make sure you get one that has enough adjustment in height to do what you want to with out fully using the lifting capability of the jack.

 

[xcntrk]

Don't forget one of these:

http://www.swagoffroad.com/Bottle-Jack-Axle-Cradle_p_66.html
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Thanks for your quick replies. Yes, I was referring to the specific company, U.S. Jack Co. I will make certain to measure for correct clearance and purchase jack with 3 ton minimum.

Thanks again!

 

[Broncobowsher]

For a simple tire change jack, I have never reached the limitations of a 2-ton jack. The shorter height can be an asset when you are a lot closer to the ground with a flat. Most Broncos come in around 2 tons total weight (there are some 3 ton trail pigs), but a driver that isn't packed to the gills with a mobile machine shop are not that overweight. A bare nothing Bronco is in the low 3,000 pound range, with normal bumpers, a cage, moderate tools and spare you can be at GVW and still not 2 tons. Since you only want to pick up a corner of a vehicle, not even half, a 2 ton is still more than 100% overkill factor.

 

[surfer-b]

As BB stated a 2 ton will be plenty. If I were placing it in the original spot under the hood I would use a 1.5 or even a 1 ton, you are not lifting the whole Bronco just one corner.

 

[Steve83]

I highly recommend an Italian jack from a Land Rover; it's double-lift.

 

[nvrstuk]

what about the newer F150 or F250 screw type jacks... I gave up with hydraulic jacks as they eventually leak and even the 2 stage ones don't lift nearly as high as the F150 jack which is lightwt and compact. I pack an F250 jack...

 

[Apogee]

X2 on a wrecking yard screw type jack. They're lighter and lower maintenance and they typically have a longer stroke.

 

[miikee73]

I kept the screw type jack out of my 88 chevy dually, crsp truck,good jack.compressed it's only 3-4 inches high and raises over a foot. It's not a sissor type,raises at one end with a 4 inch pad.

 

[Steve83]

what about the newer F150 or F250 screw type jacks.

They rust & jam, and flip over when you're trying to wind them up or down.

I gave up with hydraulic jacks as they eventually leak...

Not these Italian OE Land Rover ones. I have 3; and my friends who also work or used to work at the LR dealership have several more that we take wheeling, and all of them still work fine without leaking.

...even the 2 stage ones don't lift nearly as high as the F150 jack which is lightwt and compact.

Did you read the specs in that caption? That Italian jack is nearly the same overall size & weight as the factory jack for our trucks.

 

[JefeAZ]

Good price on that rover jack?

How are you guys hanging suspension without high lifts?

 

[toddz69]

I highly recommend an Italian jack from a Land Rover; it's double-lift.

That's an interesting one - I've never seen one of those before. What is the total lift height on them? I also like the larger base. Lots of Discos in the yards but I'm guessing the jacks are probably quickly swiped.

Todd Z.

 

[Pa PITT]

Every one will have an opinion on this post for sure... I SAY Haul 2 jacks & maybe even 3 ...But I prefer to have a small 1 1/2 floor Jack .. Cheap ones from either Walmart or Harbor Freight.. Maybe 30 bucks. This small Jack get the rig off the ground.. Then I carry a 20 tom short bottle for the lifts.. We've had to change a lot more flats on our Trailer than on my Broncos.
... Of course I farm also so the 20 tons work for so many more places .. But I'm never Jack short. & I always feel safe.. I put my last High Lift in the last scrap iron I hauled off.. Those things are dangerous.

 

[ntsqd]

I was given the full suite of these:
http://safejacks.com/
Impressive stuff, but not light.

They rust & jam, and flip over when you're trying to wind them up or down.Not these Italian OE Land Rover ones. I have 3; and my friends who also work or used to work at the LR dealership have several more that we take wheeling, and all of them still work fine without leaking.Did you read the specs in that caption? That Italian jack is nearly the same overall size & weight as the factory jack for our trucks.

Carried the OEM mechanical screw jack that came in Patch since I bought it. It's a little unwieldy when trying to wind it down once the load is off, but it's not unmanageable at all. All of the Land Cruisers come with that same jack. Maybe Toyota knows something others don't?

The LR jack is a great hyd jack, but I have one from the JY that is leaking. MISF scours the local JY every two weeks or so and those are high on his list of parts to take. He gave me the leaker, I'm hoping that it's fixable but I have yet to look into it. Of course, it does come from an English vehicle. Perhaps leaking is normal as it is for their other stuff and I should just accept it and move on. After working English classics I've concluded that only the English could design a mechanical pencil with 47 moving parts that leaks oil. That the jack comes from an English car negates it's country of origin.

 

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"After working English classics I've concluded that only the English could design a mechanical pencil with 47 moving parts that leaks oil. "

Hilarious!!!!LOL

Thanks for all the feedback and options everyone.

 

[gnpenning]

Is anyone who's running an air compressor using the HF air/ hydro jacks????

 

[Steve83]

What is the total lift height on them?

It's in the picture. Did you click the thumbnail? You can click the pic again to supersize.

 

[toddz69]

It's in the picture. Did you click the thumbnail? You can click the pic again to supersize.

Thanks! Paid attention this time .

Todd Z.

 

[chuzie]

I highly recommend an Italian jack from a Land Rover; it's double-lift.

Not sure why, but your pics never seem open to a link from Tapatalk. Just open a pixelated picture. Works fine on full site though. Weird.