Need advice on a Jack?

RTChas · Nov 12, 2013

Ok so I got the Jeep with a stock jack and 3.5" lift on 35's

ullinghair:
(bought it used)

Now will a 48" jack work with this set up or do I need bigger?

I found one from tractor supply of all place's for cheap..
Reese® TowPower Farm Jack, 48 in - Tractor Supply Co.

I plan to trail this pig next weekend and wanna grab something fast!

I also wanna grab their clevis and tree saver strap.

Sooo can I count on a 48" to support lifting me up?

tabber02 · Nov 12, 2013

yes. 48" hi-lift should be fine. good idea to pick up their jack base also. it widens the base of your hi-lift to keep it from sinking in soft terrain.

recommend you spend the coin for the real deal though... and their customer service is incredible... :thumb:

http://www.hi-lift.com/accessories/off-road-base.htmlq

Lusus_Naturae · Nov 12, 2013

Or buy the AEV jack base and use the stock jack for awhile. The hi-lift is nice, but don't use it wrong, they can be dangerous.

AEV Conversions 40306002AA - AEV Jack Base for 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK - Quadratec

COStrider · Nov 12, 2013

Lusus_Naturae said:
Or buy the AEV jack base and use the stock jack for awhile. The hi-lift is nice, but don't use it wrong, they can be dangerous.

AEV Conversions 40306002AA - AEV Jack Base for 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK - Quadratec

Agreed^

If you can get your hands in some header scrap lumber you can get it done for your time. Glue and clamp two sections together and you'll have the DIY AEV base

RTChas · Nov 12, 2013

Thank's for the reply's Fella's

Light97 · Nov 13, 2013

RTChas said:
Thank's for the reply's Fella's

highlift with the base. It's worth the extra money!

Raiderfan001 · Nov 13, 2013

The stock jack can still be used for changing a tire on pavement/street.

doufus1 · Nov 13, 2013

Raiderfan001 said:
The stock jack can still be used for changing a tire on pavement/street.

X2. Just put a block of wood under it. A lot easier to carry than a high lift jack. I own one, but it is slowly turning into a pile of rust in the shed. Just not needed.

Capt911 · Nov 13, 2013

Just buy/make 4 12" long pieces of 4x4 post. You can use them for added height for your stock jack, or to aid in wheel traction.

Raiderfan001 · Nov 13, 2013

doufus1 said:
X2. Just put a block of wood under it. A lot easier to carry than a high lift jack. I own one, but it is slowly turning into a pile of rust in the shed. Just not needed.

I don't even need anything under the jack. A lift kit doesn't raise your axle so the only thing that affects it is tire size. It gets close to maxed out though so anything more than a 35" and you probably will need something under it.

jadmt · Nov 13, 2013

If you have never used a hi-lift jack you best practice before you need it. To use for changing tires you will need to have a strap to strap your axle to the frame otherwise the body just lifts up and the tire stays on the ground. Also you need to make sure they are stable otherwise they can slip and your rig can come crashing down. They work great but know how to use them before setting off. I carry a hi-lift, stock jack and a hydraulic 6 ton bottle jack. I carry piece of 4x4 and 2x4 as a base as well. I use the bottle jack more then any of the others.

tabber02 · Nov 13, 2013

jadmt said:
If you have never used a hi-lift jack you best practice before you need it. To use for changing tires you will need to have a strap to strap your axle to the frame otherwise the body just lifts up and the tire stays on the ground. Also you need to make sure they are stable otherwise they can slip and your rig can come crashing down. They work great but know how to use them before setting off. I carry a hi-lift, stock jack and a hydraulic 6 ton bottle jack. I carry piece of 4x4 and 2x4 as a base as well. I use the bottle jack more then any of the others.

great advice. learn how to use the tool, before you need the tool... :thumb:

pseuno · Nov 21, 2013

I've been looking at getting a bottle jack in case i get a flat but i'm not sure if it will fit under the axle if I get a flat, and then will it lift high enough.

Which bottle jack are you using?

JerryJeepster · Nov 21, 2013

Worse case scenario you can always shove a log under the axle and drive forward until flat tire is off the ground. Then change it. In the military we used anything we could find! Of course the right jack is always the best solution.

Marthor · Feb 12, 2014

I was wondering what this was and I found this thread. Why do people carry these on the back of their Jeep though??

tabber02 · Feb 12, 2014

are you joking or being serious? :tomatoes:

Sinister6 · Feb 12, 2014

Marthor said:
I was wondering what this was and I found this thread. Why do people carry these on the back of their Jeep though??

It's a spare tire...if you get a flat you have a...Spare!

Marthor · Feb 12, 2014

tabber02 said:
are you joking or being serious? :tomatoes:

Why is the jack so tall? Why carry one that big? It looks like it would go a couple feet beyond what is neccessary.

SteedGun · Feb 12, 2014

The jack can do more than just lift the Jeep.

Cons_Table · Feb 12, 2014

Marthor said:
I was wondering what this was and I found this thread. Why do people carry these on the back of their Jeep though??

Honestly...I think A LOT of people carry them because they think that it is what they need to change a spare once they put a lift on (or just cuz they think it looks cool).

Most people don't realize that a stock (or aftermarket) bottle jack goes a long way in changing tires over a Hilift.

In all of my experiences offroad, I have only seen the hilift come out for a few exceptions when a winch or regular jack wouldnt work...and none of those were changing tires.

FYI...in the pic above, that jack needs moved period. It is just asking to be ripped off or become a rock anchor.

Need advice on a Jack?

RTChas

tabber02

Lusus_Naturae

COStrider

RTChas

Light97

Raiderfan001

doufus1

Capt911

Raiderfan001

jadmt

tabber02

pseuno

JerryJeepster

Marthor

tabber02

Sinister6

Marthor

SteedGun

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