What type of "JACK" would you prefer on the trail?

[treypal]

A question about the trolly jacks, can they lift the truck high enough to change a tire without using blocks? It does not seem to me that they have enough lift range to do that (with or without the wheels).

I have the harbor freight race jack with a skid, and a quick mount. I added an extension to the lift pad that makes it easier. Works great.

 

[Hockster]

This one sure seems like the most sense for off road http://www.discountramps.com/exhaust-jack.htm
I have never used one but got a friend with his jeep he swears by it

 

[Big Blue]

This one sure seems like the most sense for off road 4.2 Ton Off-Road Exhaust Air Jack
I have never used one but got a friend with his jeep he swears by it

Pretty cool..

 

[Allied Offroad]

Big J,

I like that bottle jack and its cheap too, but my question...

Is 21" enough clearance to get the truck up in the air? What are you using as front/rear jack points?

I have a HiLift. Its fkin heavy as crap and does not seem stable when up in the air. I am very concerned about using it on uneven surfaces....which is pretty much all offroad situations! LOL

Wrap a chain around the axle and hook it to the frame, that way you won't be full dropped out. Hi lifts work best imo, if your worried about it tipping, strap it off to another truck or tree. I have used the front and rear tow hooks to pick up the truck, worked great. Floor jacks work great out west, not so great anywhere else.

 

[Big Blue]

Wrap a chain around the axle and hook it to the frame, that way you won't be full dropped out. Hi lifts work best imo, if your worried about it tipping, strap it off to another truck or tree. I have used the front and rear tow hooks to pick up the truck, worked great. Floor jacks work great out west, not so great anywhere else.

Great tips, Thanks WSI.

 

[IRONMAN]

I have the harbor freight race jack with a skid, and a quick mount. I added an extension to the lift pad that makes it easier. Works great.

I've been thinking about doing this as well also with a Harbor Freight race jack.
Any pics?

 

[All The Way]

I need to make a skid plate for mine. Haven't had time to lay it out....
I run a CNC Laser and I never have time to make my own shit.

 

[BigJ]

Wrap a chain around the axle and hook it to the frame, that way you won't be full dropped out. Hi lifts work best imo, if your worried about it tipping, strap it off to another truck or tree. I have used the front and rear tow hooks to pick up the truck, worked great. Floor jacks work great out west, not so great anywhere else.

That's the ticket, right there. I use tie downs, but same difference.

In terms of the jack points, I have actual sliders welded to my frame (they replaced the OEM steps) that can be used anywhere along their length. I also have the HiLift attachment thingy that allows you to use the wheel as a lift point. And in the rear I have the hitch if needed.

The bottle jack stand combo is basically just enough to get the tire off the ground and hold it there (relatively) safely for changing. Anything more than that and the HiLift comes out.

 

[Raptizzle]

Here's my setup:

 

[strafe]

I have both a skid jack and the Hi-Lift extreme, you never know what type of trouble you could get into and I prefer to be overly safe than regret it when I need it.