Get Jacked

[Av8or]

Okay let's talk jacks. I've got a level, & 32's so between those I'm not sure the factory jack will get my front tires off the ground, and particularly not while on trails. I don't have any body armor (yet) so a hi-lift jack doesn't really do much for me without destroying the truck. I do have bedside racking but I'm not really interested in carrying around a big floor jack everywhere I go, so what do y'all have to change a tire on the trail?

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[daniel3507]

What about a bottle jack? Can be stored easier than a floor jack and can easily be found in different sizes. Find something to use as a base to help weight distribution and give a solid foundation off road and you're in business

 

[port43]

Okay let's talk jacks. I've got a level, & 32's so between those I'm not sure the factory jack will get my front tires off the ground, and particularly not while on trails. I don't have any body armor (yet) so a hi-lift jack doesn't really do much for me without destroying the truck. I do have bedside racking but I'm not really interested in carrying around a big floor jack everywhere I go, so what do y'all have to change a tire on the trail?

Let @AzScorpion know that you've brought up something I will now need to add to my truck! I will be shopping for a jack based on input from this thread.

 

[r1ch999999]

Honestly I'd never use a high-lift jack to change a tire, I'd use it if you were stuck. A bottle jack seems like a way better alternative. Since you have no body armor I'm going to assume you're not doing a ton of extreme off-roading/rock crawling so a bottle jack should be usable.

I have a high lift jack, I use it to put the dock in/out of the water. I would not feel safe using it to change a tire.

 

[Sheepdog]

If you have aftermarket steel bumpers, the Hi-Lift is the go-to tool of choice.

That said, there is nothing wrong with a bottle jack and something sturdy to put it on. We carry two 20-ton bottle jacks and a jack base made out of steel armor plate, in our 6x6 MTVR motorhome.

 

[66F100]

I second bottle jack. You can usually get it positioned under the rear axle or front control arm. These locations are much lower to the ground and will require less upward movement to get the tire off the ground. Bottle jacks are also very useful in other situations where you need alot of force over a short distance.

 

[Scooter]

Look on this post for ideas.
Best Jack? | 2019+ Ford Ranger and Raptor Forum (5th Generation) - Ranger5G.com

The Powerbuilt Unijack. Bottle jack looks good. 8 5/8 to 18 3/8 "

 

[THLONE]

Both, the factory jack to get the truck off the ground and then blocks and bottle jack to get it up as high as you need. Jack stands if you are going to crawl under.

 

[driverdenali]

Okay let's talk jacks. I've got a level, & 32's so between those I'm not sure the factory jack will get my front tires off the ground, and particularly not while on trails. I don't have any body armor (yet) so a hi-lift jack doesn't really do much for me without destroying the truck. I do have bedside racking but I'm not really interested in carrying around a big floor jack everywhere I go, so what do y'all have to change a tire on the trail?

i carry the powerbuilt flat jack from tractor supply co, had it left over from my fj cruiser with 4 inch lift on 33s.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/powerbuilt-3-ton-all-in-one-jack

 

[port43]

Look on this post for ideas.
Best Jack? | 2019+ Ford Ranger and Raptor Forum (5th Generation) - Ranger5G.com

The Powerbuilt Unijack. Bottle jack looks good. 8 5/8 to 18 3/8 "

Found a post from @Trigganometry over there and now I'm off to Harbor Freight.

 

[66F100]

i carry the powerbuilt flat jack from tractor supply co, had it left over from my fj cruiser with 4 inch lift on 33s.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/powerbuilt-3-ton-all-in-one-jack

That Jack looks awesome for a shop but I would not be so sure about it off road. It is a little tall for trail duty and 22.5 lbs. seems heavy for a constant haul. Just my two cents. I would prefer a standard bottle jack approx 9" tall and 15 lbs. with a couple of plastic pads.

 

[driverdenali]

That Jack looks awesome for a shop but I would not be so sure about it off road. It is a little tall for trail duty and 22.5 lbs. seems heavy for a constant haul. Just my two cents. I would prefer a standard bottle jack approx 9" tall and 15 lbs. with a couple of plastic pads.

Off roading it’s all about weight distribution and I’m in mud or the beach a ton, skinny bottle jacks just sink into the mud and sand, this base has a ton of surface area to keep it front sinking. It’s also nice with the straddle and pin that can adjust for off angle.

 

[slowmachine]

If you have aftermarket steel bumpers, the Hi-Lift is the go-to tool of choice.

That said, there is nothing wrong with a bottle jack and something sturdy to put it on. We carry two 20-ton bottle jacks and a jack base made out of steel armor plate, in our 6x6 MTVR motorhome.

When those beasts get stuck, it can be a HUGE (no pun intended) problem. Cool ride for open terrain, though.

 

[Sheepdog]

When those beasts get stuck, it can be a HUGE (no pun intended) problem. Cool ride for open terrain, though.

I wouldn't know. I've seen Deuces stuck, and I've seen 5-tons stuck, but I've never seen an MTVR stuck- it's got 53" tall tires, dual CTIS, and FIVE drivetrain lockers...

 

[Hank the Tank]

i carry the powerbuilt flat jack from tractor supply co, had it left over from my fj cruiser with 4 inch lift on 33s.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/powerbuilt-3-ton-all-in-one-jack

+1 This is what I carry in a tote with all my other gear in the truck bed. I've used it on uneven forest trails to change a tire, and have used it with 2.5" OEM lift and 33" tires. I thought about going bottle jack, but then I'd need a plate underneath for uneven terrain. This solves that problem, at least for me.

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