Type of jack for all-around in-Jeep use?

rich67

Caught the Bug

• Nov 28, 2016

• #1

So I noticed that the included scissor jack that came with my Jeep is useless and now with the leveling kit is reaching the end of the limit of travel. So what is everyone using for a standard jack (on pavement) for their lifted Jeeps? Should I just carry something around to lift the jack further off the ground, or is there a good jack I can stash in the existing jack location? I have a bottle jack for off-road use, but the thing is massive and heavy, and it stays in a tool bag that I put in the back of the Jeep when I am off-road only. It's not very practical to carry it around normally.

 

WJCO

Meme King

• Nov 28, 2016

• #2

You could add a small wooden 4x4 to your Jeep. Then you can put the scissor jack on top of that. I just carry a bottle jack all the time.

 

bthomas

Member

• Nov 28, 2016

• #3

I'd throw a few pieces of 2x6 in the back if needed, or something along the lines of an AEV jack base if you can find one that's not ridiculously priced. Or there's this that I just stumbled across...
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?16265-DIY-scissor-jack-base


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rich67

Caught the Bug

• Nov 28, 2016

• #4

bthomas said:

I'd throw a few pieces of 2x6 in the back if needed, or something along the lines of an AEV jack base if you can find one that's not ridiculously priced. Or there's this that I just stumbled across...
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?16265-DIY-scissor-jack-base


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THAT is awesome. That will do the trick.

 

catahoula

Caught the Bug

• Nov 28, 2016

• #5

Yup! A couple of 2 x's!

 

ttfhell

New member

• Nov 28, 2016

• #6

Factory jack and a single 4x4 works with 37's.


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Journeyman

New member

• Nov 28, 2016

• #7

Yup. I carry around a couple chunks of 2x4 for daily travels. Not as cool as the aev base, but super cheap and easy.


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10abadilla/jk

New member

• Nov 28, 2016

• #8

Exactly what everyone is saying. I also carry a bottle Jack with me.

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jeeeep

Hooked

• Nov 28, 2016

• #9

i carry a safe jack, it was pricy but worth it - safejacks.com

 

SPOOOBY

New member

• Nov 28, 2016

• #10

this is what i use very solid and stable,also fits in tool storage area in rear

 

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JKDream

Guest

• Nov 28, 2016

• #11

ttfhell said:

Factory jack and a single 4x4 works with 37's.


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Just a heads up, be careful with the factory jack.
I have added weight on my JKU, (37s, armor etc). Last time I used the jack it let go and dropped the jeep while I was under it.
Thankfully I had a jackstand under the frame. I'd definitely grab a bottle jack instead to keep with you.

 

WJCO

Meme King

• Nov 28, 2016

• #12

JKDream said:

Just a heads up, be careful with the factory jack.
I have added weight on my JKU, (37s, armor etc). Last time I used the jack it let go and dropped the jeep while I was under it.
Thankfully I had a jackstand under the frame. I'd definitely grab a bottle jack instead to keep with you.

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Wow. Good words. Glad you're ok.

 

Josh27

New member

• Nov 28, 2016

• #13

I have also had the factory jack slip out. Luckily it was when I was tightening the lug nuts getting ready to drop it back on the ground. I have tossed the factory jack and got a bottle jack from tractor supply. It actually fits like a glove in the compartment for the factory jack.


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