Replacement Scissor Jack for lifted vehicles

[Frenchy]

So if you are like me and life's your vehicle, then chances are you are having a hard time getting the tires off the ground with the factory Scissor Jack. I don't remember the exact lift height of the OEM Scissor Jack, but I found one that will go up to 26.5 inches. It's also reasonably priced. Just keep in mind that this particular jack has a maximum capacity of 2,000 LBS.

https://agm-products.com/collections/jacks/products/scissor-jack

Something to look into if you are still at factory weight.

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[Grumpaw]

Amazon.....two RV Stabilizer jacks with a 24 inch height, 9000 lbs rated EACH for $65 bucks for a pair.....
Similar to whats on most rv trailers like mine.
Chuck the enclosed socket into a drill and up and down no problem at all....
Others listed on Amazon can run up to 30 inches.
Granted, they are listed as "stabilizing" jacks but are basically the same as a sissor jack.
Doubt the can "raise" 9000 lbs,but a truck side shouldn' be a problem. They can support the 9000 lbs.

 

[LostInTransit]

Now that we finally figured out the correct height we need to lift the van, we've opted for the 2 1/2 ton craftsman floor jack. ideal but not what was planning on getting. But will work in a pinch. I noticed while using the jack, the van can and does shift at time, so the above jacks would not work in fear that they could become unstable and tip over.

 

[TJC]

Now that we finally figured out the correct height we need to lift the van, we've opted for the 2 1/2 ton craftsman floor jack. ideal but not what was planning on getting. But will work in a pinch. I noticed while using the jack, the van can and does shift at time, so the above jacks would not work in fear that they could become unstable and tip over.

I don't trust scissor jacks or ANY single jack to not allow the vehicle to shift as there are simply too many variables at play. Emergency brake on, vehicle in Park, vehicle on level solid ground, tires chocked. Then jack slightly and push on vehicle to determine if it is stable enough to allow the tire to be changed. And break the lugs loose before jacking the car.

 

[Frenchy]

I don't trust scissor jacks or ANY single jack to not allow the vehicle to shift as there are simply too many variables at play. Emergency brake on, vehicle in Park, vehicle on level solid ground, tires chocked. Then jack slightly and push on vehicle to determine if it is stable enough to allow the tire to be changed. And break the lugs loose before jacking the car.

Those are the general safety rules for jacking any vehicle up. Of course when at home and you have jack stands available then you use those as well.

 

[TJC]

Those are the general safety rules for jacking any vehicle up. Of course when at home and you have jack stands available then you use those as well.

It is surprising how many people disregard some or all of those general safety rules.

 

[Grumpaw]

Personally I wouldn't use a scissors jack at all....just too unstable. And, I grew up using a bumper jack....the kind that had a piece that fit into a slot on the bumper....talk about unstable !!!!!
I use a bottle jack with a capacity of twice what the truck weighs, along with a one foot square base and a saddle for placement under the frame or the axle.....with the saddle it is almost impossible for the vehicle to "slip off".

 

[TJC]

I grew up with the bumper jacks that had a lip that hooked under the chrome bumpers! The ones with the slots are newbies!

 

[Grumpaw]

I grew up with the bumper jacks that had a lip that hooked under the chrome bumpers! The ones with the slots are newbies!

Digging thru my memory....I used those also. Looked like a big hook that fit under the bumper. My first car, a 1960 Chevy Biscayne had that type....so did my 64 Falcon Sprint.
Using one, you could sneeze at the car up on it and it was a 50-50 chance it would topple over !!!!

 

[lariat]

So if you are like me and life's your vehicle, then chances are you are having a hard time getting the tires off the ground with the factory Scissor Jack. I don't remember the exact lift height of the OEM Scissor Jack, but I found one that will go up to 26.5 inches. It's also reasonably priced. Just keep in mind that this particular jack has a maximum capacity of 2,000 LBS.

https://agm-products.com/collections/jacks/products/scissor-jack

Something to look into if you are still at factory weight.

For offoading, I wouldn't feel comfortable with one of those, but I'm sure it's just a matter of finding a supportive base for it before using. In the desert, I always bring one of these. It's a bit bulky to throw behind the seat since I don't have a mount in the bed for it, but it should do the job.

 

[Frenchy]

For offoading, I wouldn't feel comfortable with one of those, but I'm sure it's just a matter of finding a supportive base for it before using. In the desert, I always bring one of these. It's a bit bulky to throw behind the seat since I don't have a mount in the bed for it, but it should do the job.

It's all going to depend on the situation you're in and where you're going. For me that Jack wouldn't do any good off-road.

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