Floor jack discussion

[hkguns]

I have a Craftsman jack that I bought in 1990 and it has never had an issue. It's a shame it likely isn't tall enough for the Raptor.

 

[Skyfrog]

Bottle Jack Experiment

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.

I like the compact size of the Pro Eagle that @R1jamn found, but I wish they were cheaper and 3 ton. I might get this or a similar one in the future when my "mod" fund gets replenished.

Currently I purchased an ARB twin compressor and Viair 2.5 gallon air tank to be installed soon. The http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/board-air-compressor-37470/ thread was very helpful with all the suggestions. With the on-board air, I figured it would be great to use a jack with an air-assist. This combined with a sale at HF lead me to buy their 12-ton bottle jack.

The thing I worry about with this HF jack is the size of the ram head. It is only 1.5" and the proper way to lift the rear tires is by the axle. This lead me to the Swag Bottle Jack Axle Cradle which is a really heavy duty piece of metal. It does fit perfectly on the axle. Their suggestion is to just weld it to bottle jack. If I remember correctly the front lifting point is flat, so this would not work in the front, (or perhaps it would). However, this company has some nice products that will work for a bottle jack: https://safejacks.com/, but they are expensive and I already have the Swag Cradle.

So my thinking is to weld a short piece of 1.5" pipe to the Swag Cradle and a perhaps another pipe to a piece of flat metal like the https://safejacks.com/ products. What do you guys think?

 

[Bulletnjm]

^that looks like a time travel device lmao

 

[Skyfrog]

^that looks like a time travel device lmao

Well, I am a Rocket Scientist.

 

[Bulletnjm]

Well, I am a Rocket Scientist.

thats quite impressive, not many people can use that line

 

[raptorpaul]

Old school for me.




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[BKA]

I really liked the way the NOS 3-Ton Floor Jack looked and after some research, I ordered one and the Pro-Eagle lift plate and 13" extension and hoped I could make it work in my RaceCo Jack Skid Plate and quick-release mount that I order with my new SVC Bypass Rack. Still doing a little fine tuning but everything is working out perfectly with some very minor adjustments.

 

[tplee]

I like the compact size of the Pro Eagle that @R1jamn found, but I wish they were cheaper and 3 ton. I might get this or a similar one in the future when my "mod" fund gets replenished.

Currently I purchased an ARB twin compressor and Viair 2.5 gallon air tank to be installed soon. The http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/board-air-compressor-37470/ thread was very helpful with all the suggestions. With the on-board air, I figured it would be great to use a jack with an air-assist. This combined with a sale at HF lead me to buy their 12-ton bottle jack.

The thing I worry about with this HF jack is the size of the ram head. It is only 1.5" and the proper way to lift the rear tires is by the axle. This lead me to the Swag Bottle Jack Axle Cradle which is a really heavy duty piece of metal. It does fit perfectly on the axle. Their suggestion is to just weld it to bottle jack. If I remember correctly the front lifting point is flat, so this would not work in the front, (or perhaps it would). However, this company has some nice products that will work for a bottle jack: https://safejacks.com/, but they are expensive and I already have the Swag Cradle.

So my thinking is to weld a short piece of 1.5" pipe to the Swag Cradle and a perhaps another pipe to a piece of flat metal like the https://safejacks.com/ products. What do you guys think?

You really need a MUCH wider base on that bottle jack. That thing will easily roll out from under the axle while jacking... chocked tires or not. And let's be honest...do we always "remember" to chock the tires?

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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.

Old comment, but good for others to read...

2 ton might be okay IF you are always lifting a completely level truck and on level terrain and no other weight in the truck. And then factor in the front/rear weight bias, that the true center of gravity is not on the same plane as the jack (it's higer), and this becomes a far more difficult math problem. Save yourself the trouble and get a 3 ton.



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[1BAD454SS]

In high school auto shop class , teacher showed the class a color picture of a man's head smashed under dual rear wheels of a large dump truck ,head and face were split open and brains oozing out. That was 30 years ago , I always use jackstands ,chocks , just got the 3 ton proeagle jack. Probably the best way to get his point across about safety and jack stands.

 

[Rakimb17]

Got my harbor freight 3ton working with the pro eagle extension. Should have gotten the the shorter extension because these tabs bend easily and make it hard to get on. Ill probably still get a pro eagle for the trail just because i cant find a skid plate and mount.

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