Hydraulic Jack Recommendations

[erikswedberg]

They are ok. its just if you get a flat tire the situation sucks and anything that makes it better I am all for. I would at least go for a 2 or 3 ton jack from Harbor Freight or get what I have the 3 ton jack from Pro Eagle, its worth it if you ever get a flat when you are off road

Pro Eagle 3 Ton Big Wheel Off Road Jack - Kratos

One of the most heavy duty and versatile of its kind! Pro Eagle 3 Ton Big Wheel Off Road Jack is perfect for trail repairs and working in the dirt.

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I have a couple questions about the pro eagle.

Would it fit under the storage in the back seat area?

If not, could one theoretically take off the wheels to make it fit? And just sort of lift/push it around without wheels when you need to change a tire? i am not racing.

I talked to them and they said I could probably get away with a 2 ton but of course 3 ton sounds better. I just don't want to deal with a complicated mounting system in the bed of my truck (i have a camper - and i don't really want to take up camper storage with a dang jack.

 

[stufarmer]

Remember when American cars had Bumper Jacks. I remember changing a Tire on my moms Chrysler. Stick the hook in the slot and jack away, lifting the entire 1/4 of the car off the ground. Those Big Ass 15" Stainless Steel Wheel covers, must of weighed 5 lbs. It's interesting how things have changed .. Now people wait for hours for a Tow Truck to change their flat .. how sad.

 

[Chris21667]

Have you used it yet. Wondering if it will pick up both front wheels on a Diesel.

yes it does pick up both front wheels when i lifted from the diff

 

[CityHunter]

I agree with @Whyte Rhyno To add, the stock jack is made for the standard height Super Duty without any load. It is barely tall enough to lift the truck on flat level ground and if you have a payload it just won't lift it. Ford had the same problem with the Raptor, the jack was too short for the factory lift.

Good to know. I'll be sure to add a couple blocks of wood for the base to my prep kit.