which jack?

[7echo]

Other than a Hi-Lift what are you all carrying to jack the vehicle up when in the field? Anything better than the stock bottle jack to keep in the truck for changing a tire or doing repairs on the road?

 

[KidVermicious]

Bushranger exhaust jack.

http://www.amazon.com/ARB-72X10US-R...=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B004P9GX9O

 

[Ol'Blue]

I have a hi-lift extreme and love it. Do not make the mistake I did and get one of the other crap brands like a hilift. Spend the 120 bucks and you will thank your self the first time you really need it.

Blue

 

[pluton]

There is little use for a high lift on a stock body w/o bumpers or sliders.
Used to carry an aluminum floor jack, but switched to a large scissor jack(mine's from a humvee but they're all similar) for space saving reasons.

 

[pluton]

There is little use for a high lift on a stock body w/o HD bumpers or sliders.
Used to carry an aluminum floor jack, but switched to a large scissor jack(mine's from a humvee but they're all similar) for space saving reasons.
The bottle jack can be improved by bringing a few pieces of plywood with holes drilled to attach to the bottom, for use in sand.
I have one of those Bushranger jacks, but have never come close to thinking about maybe using it. I usually forget to load it before a trip.
Actually, I've never had a flat BFG AT/KO tire in 16 years of driving on them across four different vehicles.

 

[7echo]

I have a hi-lift extreme and love it. Do not make the mistake I did and get one of the other crap brands like a hilift. Spend the 120 bucks and you will thank your self the first time you really need it.

Blue

I had a Hi-Lift in my old truck. The 4Runner won't be needing one of those for a while probably. So I am just trying to figure out what is a better set up for daily driving and dirt road/trail use. No rocks, nothing technical.

If other vehicles had good jacks I can search the junkyard. I think the stock one is a little too short(yes, i can make riser blocks if needed) and would like something a little more heavy duty.

pluton said "Used to carry an aluminum floor jack, but switched to a large scissor jack(mine's from a humvee but they're all similar) for space saving reasons." I will look around for the humvee jack, thanks.

Any body got an idea on what they think is the best option from other vehicles? I am also looking at the Bogert jack stuff.

 

[afg10000]

For daily driving, I just keep a Hilift jack stand in the truck. The stock bottle jack base sits perfectly in the slot, gives it a couple of inches of height and really secure footing. That being said, you're still stretching it pretty high doing a rear wheel.

 

[my92t4r]

i'll bring this Jack...

 

[JayRolla]

There is little use for a high lift on a stock body w/o bumpers or sliders.
Used to carry an aluminum floor jack, but switched to a large scissor jack(mine's from a humvee but they're all similar) for space saving reasons.

That is not true, bring a block of wood and you can distribute the weight along the side of the truck and lift it up. I have done this many times, also why I keep my rear tow hitch.

 

[csp]

I use a 6 ton or 8 ton bottle jack even when wheeling my CJ that's on 37s. A block of wood gets the height needed on occasion.

I have no use for a Hi Lift for four wheeling, let alone daily driver duties.