Spare Tire Jack blows...any other ones?

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I blew out a right front tire on my 3500 tonight and I spent an hour jacking the thing off the ground. The jack D/C gives you really bites the big one. Does anyone know of a better one? I'd even consider getting one that runs off compressed air so I can justify getting an on board compressor.

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Mark Callahan

1998. 5 3500 4x4 24V 5spd, Geno's Muffler Kit, Chrome exhaust, Western Hauler Headache Rack, Chrome Rocker Panels, A-Pillar Mounted Boost and Oil Temp Gauges, No Turbo Silencer Ring (Yeah Baby!)

 

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<font color=red>That POS jack was the first thing to leave my truck. I've got one of those little 2 ton hydraulic jacks that goes in my toolbox. Easier and safer than that factory jack.

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I carry an 8 ton bottle jack. They're available at most auto parts and tool stores, and they don't take up much space. I keep mine in the box it came in, it's about 8"x8" x 12" tall. I never have to worry about overloading this jack!
Andy

 

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Because I always have my camper in the bed of my truck, I carry a 12 ton bottle jack. I bought it at Wal-Mart and if memory serves me correctly it ran $34. I have used it quite a few times to raise my truck and it works great. Very small and compact... ARlan

 

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I'm with the rest of the answers. Since having a Phord jack disintegrate on me (the side ruptured and "stuff" stuck out of the split)in the rain on the interstate a while back, I carry a 4 ton bottle jack in my box.

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2001 HO 6 spd 2500, 4. 10 LSD, Towing Package, Electric Brakes, SPA EGT/Boost Gauges, Running Boards, Fog Lights, Real Backup Lights, Running Boards

 

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AZCummins, I feel your pain! The Weeney DC unit is in the Hurt Locker! I bought a 12 ton bottle jack and it fits in the stock spot using the stock strap. I needed the extra capacity when hauling my camper. GET WITH IT DC, yer' slippin'... ... .

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2000, 3500 Driftwood, 4X4, Quad Cab, SLT+ Laramie, Tan Leather, 6 Speed, 3. 54LSD, Tow Package, Camper Package, All Possible Options, Rancho RS 9000 Shocks, Linex Bed Liner, K&N Air Filter, Husky Floor Mats, Geno's Smoothie, Chrome "Down and Out" Exhaust, Stainless Steel Fender Trim Kit, Geno's Charcoal Air Filter, Mopar Bug Deflector, Whisler Radar Detector, AirLift 5000 Air Bags, Smittybuilt Polished Stainless Steel Nerf Bars, Sylvania Cool Blue Headlights, Pro Flaps, 1999 Lance Fiberglas 1010 Legend, TV, VCR, Air, Generator, Solar, max'ed out all possible options, sleeps 5. Ya Baby!

 

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Bottle jack is the way to go. My 3 ton fits in the same space as the original.

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4-sale with less than 19,000 miles. '99, 3/4, QC, SLT, 4x4, ISB, 5sp, 3. 5xlsd, tow pac, HD tcase, tow mirrors, camper pac, White over driftwood, Mist gray interior.

 

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I had to change a tire on the interstate too with the factory jack! These tgetys are heavy! I was on my way to get brand new rims AND tires and was about 10 minutes from the store! I was jacked! (no pun intended) I got the 2 3/4 ton floor jack under my tool box now.

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Mine: '93 250 LE 4x4 5spd 4:10 Pwr win/loc/mir,cruise,dual 5" chrome stacks,12cm2 turbo,pyro/boost,diamond plate tool box, CB, 16x10" AR rims, 285/75/16 Bf goodrich, US Gear E-Brake,Fuller Roadranger shifter, PW injectors, K&N. "wirenut_21529" on Yahoo Messenger
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I carry a Hi-Lift, but I have the bumpers for it. I wouldn't use it on stock bumpers.

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98. 5 3500 QC 4x4, Driftwood/Mist Grey, 5 spd, 3. 54, 19. 5 Alcoa's, 245/70-19. 5 Michelin's, Ranchhand front bumper, Ranchhand rear bumper, Ranchhand toolbox, "Scotty Air", TST PowerMax2, Autometer Gauges, Centerforce clutch, Upgraded fuel lines (JRE and Aeroquip), MagHytec Diff Cover, PacBrake