2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission OEM jack for changing tire

[Gordon Maney]

Typically I have carried a hydraulic jack and suitable wood blocks for changing tires. As it so happens, all I had today was the OEM jack. It is too short, and so I should have wood blocks, but the end of the drive shaft does not fit in the drive slot. It appears that I would have to grind a bit off of a radius to get it to fit. I see that you hold it at an angle and insert a bent tail, and then straighten it out. There is no way it will fit.

Is there something I am missing here?

 

[Forrest Nearing]

ugh, I hate those things... I've always put a big ol bottle jack in my trucks

 

[Nate]

Too short for what? I run 35" tires on my truck and the stock jack still works fine.



Sounds like a junk jack or operator error.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

they're all junk... I HIGHLY recomend getting a decent bottle jack and throwing the stocker away before it leaves you stranded (BTDT)

 

[WDixon27]

mine was gone so a got a harbor freight bottle jack, it's the 2nd or 3rd size up jack they carry and fairly cheep. i knew a guy with a mid 90s 2wd f150 with the original rims AND tires that the factory jack couldn't get off the ground even if you jammed it under the axle, so it definitely happens

 

[LandShark]

I've used my OEM jack pleanty of times over the years with no problem. Never had a problem with reach and it's strong enough to lift my truck with the loaded camper on it. I don't believe the jack is designed for every day use - it's an emergency jack.



The drive shaft for the jack goes in at an angle had has a little nub that keeps it from pulling out straight, when in use.

 

[Gordon Maney]

The drive shaft for the jack goes in at an angle had has a little nub that keeps it from pulling out straight, when in use.

I guessed that to be the case, but this one will not work that way. I think dressing the radius on the outside with a bench grinder would allow it to fit. I was visiting someone who had absolutely no way for me to fix it, so I had to call a road service group to bring a jack.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

I don't believe the jack is designed for every day use - it's an emergency jack.

I had one leave me stranded before... thankfully close to home... now every truck I buy gets a bottle jack right off the bat

 

[Missouri Mule]

I have used mine three times in 11 years and it has done the job. Gordon Maney sorry to hear your handle is messed up.

 

[DieselDoghouse]

LEMME TELLYA about the time my OEM (Obviously Engineered by Morons) jack dropped the cheaply spot-welded shoe on top and pitched my truck (luckily in the driveway) onto its axle! "Hi diddly dee - a bottle jack for me!!" I now carry an adapter made from an iron pipe fitting and steel pipe—sleves onto the jack stem and cradles the axle—sweet!! The jack still fits in the USS junkbox under the seat - upright.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

I weld pieces of steel onto the head of my bottle jacks so they're less prone to slip

 

[SAndreasen]

oem jack is a pos! got stranded only have 285 75 r 16s and jack will get it of the ground enuff to get the flat off but have to let spare flat to get it on! luckily i was at flying screw and they had air so i could pump it up. havent had problem with handle but i now carry a bottle jack