Which Jack ??

[monza]

simple question.

what the **** do i need to buy to lift my truck off the ground - not just comprees the sus and raise a wheel - lift the frame so i can insert a jack stand on either side.

the truck came with a monster side jack - but it doesnt reach under the truck to the frame and i am nervous about jacking the whole truck with the front bumper, feels like i am going to bend the end of the frame rails ??

what do i need to get so i can lift her and insert the stands - the frame is 22" off the floor.

thx again, Monza.

 

[Bully Bob]

"----feels like i am going to bend the end of the frame rails ---"

You have to hit a pretty big "immovable object" to bend that frame.

(However, it does have a bit of flex)

But yah, the center of the stock bumpers won't hold. Where bumper meets frame would, if you trust the grip of the jack.

I use a good floor jack with with 3 chunks of 4x6 stacked flat, on the jack pad. This would hold a tank & won't slip.

I do 1 corner at a time 'til all wheels are dangling in space.... I think this is what your looking for..?

Note; good jack stands are quite important as well. I used 4x6 blocks under the stands, in order NOT to have to extend the stands to the point of "wobble"

HTH

B

 

[monza]

--- I use a good floor jack with with 3 chunks of 4x6 stacked flat, on the jack pad. This would hold a tank & won't slip.

I do 1 corner at a time 'til all wheels are dangling in space.... I think this is what your looking for..? ---

Exactly!

is that floor jack a regular wind up single post Jack - or a scissor jack ?

thx for the help.

Monza.

 

[Bully Bob]

No.... a hydraulic floor jack with 3000 lb. rating. (like you see in a tire shop)

Never use a scissor jack (for more than 1" of movement)