off road jacks, jacking points?

[9zero1790]

Well, it depends on how you have equipped your truck. I have Shrockworks rock rails (they bolt to the frame) and used a Hi-lift jack to lift the truck to change a front tire that went flat.

no rock rails on mine. I could use the hi lift on the front winch bumper but nothin on the rear or sides.

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[JRRangerAZ]

I bought a kit from these guys:

https://safejacks.com/collections/

Bottle and attachments store in a .50 cal can. Added a stabilizer plate. My truck's not lifted but Safejacks does make special gear for hi-lift.

 

[9zero1790]

I bought a kit from these guys:

https://safejacks.com/collections/

Bottle and attachments store in a .50 cal can. Added a stabilizer plate. My truck's not lifted but Safejacks does make special gear for hi-lift.

pretty nifty

 

[Todd Chapin]

the issue with the 5g is not having a good spot for the hi lift style jacks to lift from. the bumpers are too weak. of course the body is too week. frame is too far under.

One word ........


S L I D E R S!

 

[9zero1790]

yes sliders would make it much easier. but they are costly.

 

[Todd Chapin]

yes sliders would make it much easier. but they are costly.

Agreed but if you have a lifted 4x4 with AT the extra spent is a peace of mind. Buy once cry once.

 

[Illking]

Here's an alternative to safe jack. I just picked up the Power Mountain Tallboy, includes the jack, extensions, base and bag and is about half the price. I jacked up the truck in the garage and it works great.

 

[Dereku]

End loader with forks.

 

[subquark]

I bought a kit from these guys:

https://safejacks.com/collections/

Bottle and attachments store in a .50 cal can. Added a stabilizer plate. My truck's not lifted but Safejacks does make special gear for hi-lift.

I can't say enough good about U.S. Jack. They're very expensive ($315) and they have great customer support. And, importantly, made in America.

The first time I used it, it had a leak. They got a new one to me within a week and that one's been fantastic.

I've kept it in my SwingCase, so I'll be anxious to see how it did come spring from being out in freezing weather (should be fine, my 40 or 50 year old one's had a rough life).

bah, first use and expensive tears =(

my old jack, probably a Craftsman from like 1970 ...

 

[Ranger_Rocks]

I can't say enough good about U.S. Jack. They're very expensive ($315) and they have great customer support. And, importantly, made in America.
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Does this have an extension screw on top ?

 

[Cmar]

I use something like this, of course it will only work for changing a tyre if you also have a safety stand to use with it as well.
https://aussieoffroad.com.au/produc...acks-high-lift-jack-mate-wheel-lift-strap-kit

 

[subquark]

Does this have an extension screw on top ?

Yes, it does and seems to be as long as any others.

With the additionsl extension tubes, they come with a little plastic collar that you place on the extension screw to give it uniform thickness for the extension tubes.

I also bought an extension tube for my floor jack.

https://www.911motorsports.net/Short-Round-Saddle--Floor-Jack-Extension-_p_1125.html

 

[lariat]

Definitely suggest getting a good jack if you plan on being offroad. The OEM jack won't be effective in loose terrain, sand, etc or on uneven or unstable ground and you'll likely not get enough height needed to remove the wheel.

https://www.proeagle.com/products/3-ton-big-wheel-jack-kratos

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