What bottle jack is anyone using on the trail?

[repo]

I don't go on very technical trails, dont have sliders or the space for a hilift, and they look a bit dangerous so I still have the factory screw jack which I've never had to use (thanks to these E-rated ko2s probably). The factory jack seems sketchy under the rear axle though.

Is there an attachment you can get for the top of the factory jack to make it fit the rounded axle better?

I was thinking about this thing:

Or this looks great but it's very expensive:

https://safejacks.com/collections/frontpage/products/12-x-12-compact-jack-stand-kit

Or a regular decent quality bottle jack, one of those plastic base plates and some type of compact jack stand for safety?

 

[BrianSD_42]

No bottle jack. I suggest you get a full flat jack. Amazon has a 2+ ton aluminum and steel jack for $150 that is a much bettter use of $$$.

Well apparently the price went up but still worth it.

Here's one:
https://www.amazon.com/Arcan-ALJ3T-Aluminum-Floor-Jack/dp/B0047D2FWM/

I have this one --> https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003UM7B98/
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[Mark_BC]

No bottle jack. I suggest you get a full flat jack. Amazon has a 2+ ton aluminum and steel jack for $150 that is a much bettter use of $$$.

Well apparently the price went up but still worth it.


https://www.amazon.com/Arcan-ALJ3T-Aluminum-Floor-Jack/dp/B0047D2FWM/

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You bring that on the trail with you?

 

[jgue467]

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I was thinking about this thing:

That's what I use. Works well - has a lock but better back it up with a jack stand or two. Got it on amazon for about $44. :cowboy:

 

[BrianSD_42]

You bring that on the trail with you?

Yes sir. Well I bring the one linked above (corrected). And it's a good thing I did since it was there for me when it really mattered (as-pictured). The one I linked is the same one I have. It is lightweight and can be stored in the back and tied down. When you break down on the trail you don't want a pansy-A bottle Jack (let's just say "less stable" to be fair) or a dangerous (and they are) high lift jack. I sold my high lift jack and switched over to carrying this.

This Jack is roughly the length of half the back row. When you fold down one of the seats this takes up 50% so pick a side. It is actually very compact. Dimensions: 24 in. x 11.9 in. x 6 @ 57 lbs.