Floor jack discussion

[Mluis11]

@Mluis11 Whatever.

 

[LekRap]

@Mluis11

 

[K9 Handler]

I picked up the 3 ton Low profile (Higher lift) from Harbor freight today, on sale for 90 bucks. Seems heavy Duty. Thanks folks

 

[R1jamn]

Picked up a Pro Eagle 2 ton jack with an 8" and 13" extension.
Then placed it into a box along with a Viair compressor and a flat tire repair kit.

 

[The Macf]

What box is that?

 

[R1jamn]

It's a Wal-mart box.

 

[VortexTed]

Picked up a Pro Eagle 2 ton jack with an 8" and 13" extension.
Then placed it into a box along with a Viair compressor and a flat tire repair kit.

Why do you need the extensions? Will the stock jack not be high enough for the Raptor with 35" tires?
It looks like a nice off road jack, but expensive.
Also curious if 2 ton is enough considering a SCREW is 5800 lbs, seems like a 3 ton would be needed.
Doing my research for an off road jack, I don't need one for the garage.

Thanks

 

[R1jamn]

Why do you need the extensions? Will the stock jack not be high enough for the Raptor with 35" tires?
It looks like a nice off road jack, but expensive.
Also curious if 2 ton is enough considering a SCREW is 5800 lbs, seems like a 3 ton would be needed.
Doing my research for an off road jack, I don't need one for the garage.

Thanks

The most important aspect is safety. These are 3 ton vehicles.
Stock curb weight of a Scab is 6,016 lbs.
Stock curb weight of a Screw is 6,210 lbs.
Self preservation kicks in real quick when working around these beasts.
When the times arises and you need to lift your vehicle up because you are stuck out on a trail in gravel, sand or mud the stock jack may become unstable.
Uneven surfaces would compound this issue as it has a small base pad and a small perch.
And it may not lift high enough.
The cost is a non issue for me.
Getting stuck or having a fatal incident because I cheaped out is a big issue for me.
The 2 ton jack will provide the lift power (4,000 lbs) and compared to a 3 ton is a compact size.
Plenty of info to research on this forum regarding jacks.
Many members are partial to the Pittsburgh aluminum racing floor jacks (Harbor Freight).

 

[Stang]

Why do you need the extensions? Will the stock jack not be high enough for the Raptor with 35" tires?
It looks like a nice off road jack, but expensive.
Also curious if 2 ton is enough considering a SCREW is 5800 lbs, seems like a 3 ton would be needed.
Doing my research for an off road jack, I don't need one for the garage.

Thanks

2 ton is more than enough as you're not lifting the entire truck at once. More like 1/4 of it. Maybe 1/2 if you lift the entire front at once. Don't forget good quality jack stand. I have a set from US Jack that are superior to anything I have ever laid eyes on. Pricey but worth it.

 

[The Macf]

the most important aspect is safety. These are 3 ton vehicles.
Stock curb weight of a scab is 6,016 lbs.
Stock curb weight of a screw is 6,210 lbs.
Self preservation kicks in real quick when working around these beasts.
When the times arises and you need to lift your vehicle up because you are stuck out on a trail in gravel, sand or mud the stock jack may become unstable.
Uneven surfaces would compound this issue as it has a small base pad and a small perch.
And it may not lift high enough.
The cost is a non issue for me.
Getting stuck or having a fatal incident because i cheaped out is a big issue for me.
The 2 ton jack will provide the lift power (4,000 lbs) and compared to a 3 ton is a compact size.
Plenty of info to research on this forum regarding jacks.
Many members are partial to the pittsburgh aluminum racing floor jacks (harbor freight).

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