What jack should I get?

[Henchman59]

I use a red bottle jack from HF. It works well and doesn't take up much room. I bring a little big of Wood with me on the trail in case I ever need it.

For installing the spare, I use my legs just like when picking up a bale of hay above your waist by using your knee/thigh. (my back is trashed btw so I must use all the momentum I can get these days)

Thanks! Yup, I get that... I was surprised it's an awkward 60lbs. I guess I need to work a bit harder at the gym if I want to play on the trails.

 

[Henchman59]

A 4x4 block of wood and a bottle jack. It's space-saving, and I can change a 35" tire. What more would you need?

I bet you're still a young buck if you're still tossing around a 35" tire. if not... I just turned 65 and I will say... although I do well at the gym and many other places, odd lifts are not as easy as they once were. Ahhhh... my son makes it look easy as I'm sure I did with my dad!!

 

[Rubiconned]

I bet you're still a young buck if you're still tossing around a 35" tire. if not... I just turned 65 and I will say... although I do well at the gym and many other places, odd lifts are not as easy as they once were. Ahhhh... my son makes it look easy as I'm sure I did with my dad!!

Not a young buck. I'm 63. The only tire I have to lift when changing is the tire I put back on the tire carrier. The tire I pull off the wheel lugs drops 1" because I jack it that high.. The tire I put back on I don't really lift. I use a short flat prybar as a lever under the tire and just step on it to lift the tire 1" leaving both hands free to guide it onto the lugs.

 

[Henchman59]

Not a young buck. I'm 63. The only tire I have to lift when changing is the tire I put back on the tire carrier. The tire I pull off the wheel lugs drops 1" because I jack it that high.. The tire I put back on I don't really lift. I use a short flat prybar as a lever under the tire and just step on it to lift the tire 1" leaving both hands free to guide it onto the lugs.

Young to me ;-) Ok I feel better, I had to lift mine a foot and 1/2 and was like... oh don't want to make this a habit. I'll be adding 2" lift next week if all goes well, parts came in today and every 1" counts solve problems and have fun! Thanks again!

 

[MikeE024]

I use a short flat prybar as a lever under the tire and just step on it to lift the tire 1" leaving both hands free to guide it onto the lugs.

I straddle the tire while sitting on the ground, then raise the tire/wheel up with the insides of my legs...moves the 35s up with very little fuss. My hands are free to guide the wheel on the lugs and install the lugs with an extension and 3/4" socket that I have sitting next to me.

 

[Henchman59]

I can see that as I've done that with my truck. A couple inches to hub. Carrier is a bit higher, but I'll try a couple of ways. Thanks!

 

[JMT]

Question about Jacks, what do folks use on the open road? I'd like a Jack that travels easily as the Jeep didn't come with one. Add the wheels are pretty frigg'n heavy. I've tweaked my back before and definitely would like to avoid. It wouldn't be too bad to have it lift it up to put it back on the mount on the back. Curious to see what folks use. Thanks !

You can usually find an OEM bottle jack so it stores properly behind the passenger seat.

When changing a large tire I always lift the axle 1-2”, align the lug nuts, sit down straddling the tire, and lift my knees slightly to guide the wheel onto the lug nuts. It takes very little effort and no back.

 

[JMT]

I straddle the tire while sitting on the ground, then raise the tire/wheel up with the insides of my legs...moves the 35s up with very little fuss. My hands are free to guide the wheel on the lugs and install the lugs with an extension and 3/4" socket that I have sitting next to me with the lug nuts.

Or this, which is another description of exactly what I do.

 

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[CarmellaJeep]

That's why I showed him in the photo

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[Apparition]

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[lBasket]

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The long arms/deep pockets pic is my first memory of the forum

 

[steelhd]

I need a new jack ...

The Safejack bottle jack with accessories and an old Land Cruiser screw jack are both quality options.