Floor jack suggestions

Sclass-hole · Dec 15, 2011

I've been looking around and I think I've decided on a 3 ton. It should be enough right? I don't plan on jacking the whole truck up at one time so how much jack do I really need to raise one wheel at a time?

I appreciate any feedback. I don't know much about floor jacks but I know that the little 1 1/2 ton I have now won't work.

dougmcp · Dec 15, 2011

I use an old Harbor Freight 1 1/2 ton on mine and it struggles but still works.
You should be happy with the 3 ton model. Be sure to check that it goes high enough for your intended purpose.

Sclass-hole · Dec 15, 2011

dougmcp said:
I use an old Harbor Freight 1 1/2 ton on mine and it struggles but still works.
You should be happy with the 3 ton model. Be sure to check that it goes high enough for your intended purpose.

Thanks for the advice. I've never been let down with a tool from Harbor Freight and I plan on picking up their 3 ton model for $79 once it gets off backorder.

http://www.harborfreight.com/automo...d-pump-3-ton-heavy-duty-floor-jack-68048.html

Soldier777 · Dec 15, 2011

I have the 3 ton and it handles my rig just fine

walnuts4x4 · Dec 15, 2011

I have a Kobalt 3 ton... with quick lift... basically one pump until it hits resistance... came with 2 jack stands too... have had it for 10 years and still going strong

98EXPY 5-0 · Apr 10, 2012

SCLASS - Is the 18" lift enough? I was looking at the 2 ton model because it lifts 23". My exped is stock height.

stamp11127 · Apr 10, 2012

I'm using the 4 ton on mine. Doesn't struggle, has nice long handle and "weighs a ton".

98EXPY 5-0 · Apr 11, 2012

I bought a 2.5 TON jack with 20" max height. I stuck it under the frame right in front of the rear tire and tried to jack it up. It tops out before the tire gets off the ground. So I guess 20" isn't enough.

sgtowing · Apr 11, 2012

If a jack doesn't go high enough, use some wood. Like a couple of 2x4 or a 4x4

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98EXPY 5-0 · Apr 11, 2012

sgtowing said:
If a jack doesn't go high enough, use some wood. Like a couple of 2x4 or a 4x4

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I've always been weary about doing that. Would you put the wood on the ground under the jack, or on the pedestal? I've done it under the jack before, but with a smaller jack and a much smaller vehicle.
I'm going to be replacing the lower trailing arms and I'd like to get it fairly high to let the axle hang a bit.

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