Tire Jack options for bigger wheels

[SilverSlugger]

Hello, on my recent trip to Denver a construction screw went right through my tire. I learned the hard way that the stock jack is not big enough for my tires(Roughly 32.8 inches). After much effort, trials and tribulations I managed to make it work by putting a rock underneath the jack. Not the best practice but when you don't have service on the side of the road you don't have too many options left...

Long story short what are you guys using for a bigger jack? I've seen the Hi-jack, is this the way I should go? O are there other options I should be looking at?

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[Wytchdctr]

Oh crap..how close were you clearing the tire? I think mine are a hair under 32".

 

[Grumpaw]

6 ton bottle jack and 2 pieces of 12" x 12" x 2" for support if needed. Bottle jack is a standard Harbor Freight item, but I have a Safety Jack support for safety.
Factory jack is just a wonkey P.O.C......maybe us it to support my lawn tractor in an emergency. Don't even carry it in Truck...its out in the shed.
Oh...tires are LT 265/70/R17 which are 31 inches in diameter, on a 2wheel drive.

 

[EJH]

6 ton bottle jack and 2 pieces of 12" x 12" x 2" for support if needed. Bottle jack is a standard Harbor Freight item, but I have a Safety Jack support for safety.
Factory jack is just a wonkey P.O.C......maybe us it to support my lawn tractor in an emergency. Don't even carry it in Truck...its out in the shed.

I'm with Grumpaw. I'm on stock size tires (+1" coming soon) and carry a bottle jack under the rear seat. I don't even use the OEM scissor jacks with my Subarus. They are all crap, emergency use only.

 

[RangerPNW]

If you want something properly stout but don't want the risk of using a high lift jack, the Badlands floor jack from Harbor Freight is a beast. Its big, but its not hard to move around thanks to proper grab handles. I throw mine in the bed for longer trips, so far haven't needed it yet.

 

[Fawnbuster]

Hello, on my recent trip to Denver a construction screw went right through my tire. I learned the hard way that the stock jack is not big enough for my tires(Roughly 32.8 inches). After much effort, trials and tribulations I managed to make it work by putting a rock underneath the jack. Not the best practice but when you don't have service on the side of the road you don't have too many options left...

Long story short what are you guys using for a bigger jack? I've seen the Hi-jack, is this the way I should go? O are there other options I should be looking at?

Same issue here, let alone I hate the oem Jack's in general.

I went to Menards and used my 11% rebate check and bought a bottle jack. It's in the bed for now. I also have a thick piece of LP smart siding and a piece of 3/4" oak in the bed with it. I don't need the wood to raise the truck off the roadway, it's for stability if I am on a soft berm or trail. They still sell them $44.49

I upgraded my tires to WildPeak P285 70 17

 

[Fawnbuster]

If you want something properly stout but don't want the risk of using a high lift jack, the Badlands floor jack from Harbor Freight is a beast. Its big, but its not hard to move around thanks to proper grab handles. I throw mine in the bed for longer trips, so far haven't needed it yet.

I plan to pickup one of HF high lift floor Jack's. Faster to use at home and will work with my truck or wife's veh.

 

[Grumpaw]

Same issue here, let alone I hate the oem Jack's in general.

I went to Menards and used my 11% rebate check and bought a bottle jack. It's in the bed for now. I also have a thick piece of LP smart siding and a piece of 3/4" oak in the bed with it. I don't need the wood to raise the truck off the roadway, it's for stability if I am on a soft berm or trail. They still sell them $44.49

I upgraded my tires to WildPeak P285 70 17

Normally I would have opted for a 12 ton, but got the 6 ton as it's capable for the Ranger, and it's also short enough to use under my travel trailers axle should it get a flat.
If for the Ranger alone, than a 10-12 ton just cause there "stout".

 

[Mighty Little Blue]

Hello, on my recent trip to Denver a construction screw went right through my tire. I learned the hard way that the stock jack is not big enough for my tires(Roughly 32.8 inches). After much effort, trials and tribulations I managed to make it work by putting a rock underneath the jack. Not the best practice but when you don't have service on the side of the road you don't have too many options left...

Long story short what are you guys using for a bigger jack? I've seen the Hi-jack, is this the way I should go? O are there other options I should be looking at?

This is what I have for 33" tires, and also works like a Jack Stand to lock it in place. I have not used this one on the Ranger yet lucky no flats so far (KO2 tires pretty indestructible). I have used a smaller version on a Subaru a few times and works great. Bought on Amazon a few years back linked below.

https://a.co/d/igmoCiN

 

[Utope]

Don’t go with a hi-lift unless you have aftermarket beefy bumpers or sliders.
bottle jack is small enough to carry everywhere and will lift high enough. You can also put the jack under the front LCA or rear axle housing instead of the frame.

 

[Danager]

I learned the stock scissor jack will JUST lift the Tremor tires off the ground. I swapped my winter tires for stocks. My forearms are still burning.

Watching for a deal on a bottle jack in the next 30 days.

 

[EJH]

An 8 ton bottle jack, collapsible breaker bar and the Ford manual packet fit perfect under the rear passenger side, along with a few large emergency plastic bags.

So far, this jack has lifted the truck enough. I'm still on 265/60R18 tires though.

I had a flat while towing last year and was glad I had this jack instead of the stock one.

 

[Tricky Mike]

Is the stock scissor jack the same as the Bronco one? The bigger tired Broncos have a separate 2" extension that comes with the jack that you could use if so.

Bottle jacks are a solid answer though.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Hi-Lift Jack - NO (nowhere to lift our trucks with it)
Bottle Jack - YES (try to find one that comes with its own hard case)
Floor Jack - YES (so nice to have in your garage)

Some recovery boards have a built-in jack base that adds a few inches. Otherwise, one or two pieces of 2x12 or 2x10 will certainly help.

 

[FunInTheSun]

Bottle jacks are great, but they usually don’t come with the adapters you need to lift safely. Sucks to have the truck sitting on a 3/4” diameter flat button. You can make things a lot more comfy if you get an adapter kit. They come with axle saddles or v-blocks and pinch-weld clips. Usually a set of length extenders, too. Can come in handy off-road.

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