What size/kind of floor jack do I need

[red1ton]

If I rotate the tires myself, what kind (or rating) floor jack should I get?

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2001, 3500, 2X4, QC, SLT, Auto, 3. 54 gears, camper and tow packages. Lance model 1130 camper. Rancho 9000 5 Speed shocks. BD Brake, autoloc, pressureloc. Hadley air horns. OEM bugshield w/eyebrows and dash cover. Member San Jose Ram Runners.

 

[illflem]

3 ton will do. Get one that has a long body,another nice feature is a foot pedal that raises the jack fast.

 

[fest3er]

Originally posted by red1ton:
If I rotate the tires myself, what kind (or rating) floor jack should I get?

I've used a 1. 5 ton jack to lift any corner of my '98 4x4. Whilst the jack works fine for changing tires, it is limited in how high it lifts (like a few inches at best). If you plan to use the jack for other under-truck work, get a jack that can lift the tire 8-10 inches off the ground. And get jack stands, as you never want to work under a vehicle that's supported solely by a lifting jack.

Fest3er

 

[LSMITH]

Spend some money and get a good one, 3 ton minimum. I have to use 2 cheap two ton jacks to lift the front of mine.

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99 2500 QC 4X4 AUTO SB 24V LARAMIE SLT 3. 5 LSD 285-75-16'S

 

[Joe G.]

Get a three ton. Don't mess with anything lighter. If something slips it may bend a lighter jack. Shop around to get the highest lifting one you can find.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,3. 54,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

[Dane]

Costco has nice 3. 25 ton w/ foot pedal for $69 #ad
The valving works well, which seems to be the biggest difference between junk and quality...

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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover

 

[Andy Perreault]

The vehicle mechanics at work have those air powered hydraulic floor jacks. No pumping required, just push a button. Of course, theirs are huge! They lift the "pushback" tractors that push and tow MD-11's and DC-10's. Does anyone know if there is a lighter duty model of one of those available? That would be a cool thing to have in my "dream garage" someday.
Andy

 

[Fuzz]

Seems like I saw something similar in the Northern Tool catalog. In different sizes.
They would work either air or by hand. They have a web site. Used to be Northern Hydraulics. http://www.northerntool.com
I think.

 

[illflem]

Here's the one I use It's cheap but has held up for several years,a name brand of this style will cost 3x as much. It will lift either end or entire side of my trucks no problem. 31" max lift.

Here's the kind Andy is speaking of.
Shipping is free from these guys,you won't find a better deal.

[This message has been edited by illflem (edited 01-15-2001). ]

 

[BV]

The junker 2 ton I use is marginal and it will be replaced with a 3 ton or better. It would be nice to have a couple around anyway.

 

[Fred Swanson]

If you want a decent 3 1/2 ton jack with 2-3 ton jackstands included, that can lift up to 21 inches, check out Sears. Handy for lifting heavy Dodge trucks.


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Fred Swanson
Co-Owner
Canyon State Components, LLC
www.canyonstatecomponents.com

'00 QC,SB,4x4,Auto,3. 54 w/LSD,Trailer Package, Tow Package, DTT's VB & TC

 

[Alan Reagan]

Definitely go with the 20/21 inch lift. Anything shorter is a toy.

 

[Fireman Dave]

I use the 6 ton bottle jack that I carry in the bed. I also carry jack stands. Works fine for rotating, or anything else.

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2001 2500; SLT; 4x4; QC; LWB; Auto; 3. 54 LS; 265s; Camper; Tow; Sliding Rear Window; Travel Convenience Group; Cab Clearance Lamps; Forest Green

 

[red1ton]

Thanks for the information. I will get a 3 ton (or more) jack with the appropirate jack stands.

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2001, 3500, 2X4, QC, SLT, Auto, 3. 54 gears, camper and tow packages. Lance model 1130 camper. Rancho 9000 5 Speed shocks. BD Brake, autoloc, pressureloc. Hadley air horns. OEM bugshield w/eyebrows and dash cover. Member San Jose Ram Runners.

 

[tlippy]

Red -yu got some good info. My 2 ton quit lifting this week.

 

[Andy Perreault]

Here's the kind Andy is speaking of.
Shipping is free from these guys,you won't find a better deal.

#ad

"A perfect jack for industrial use--repairing trucks, trailers, buses and other heavy equipment. "
Manufacturer: Central Hydraulics
Max. saddle height: 17''
Min. saddle height: 8-7/8''
Wheel diameter: 8''; 90 to 145 PSI
Dimensions: 21-1/4"L x 12-13/16" W x 56-5/16" H
Tool weight: 112 lbs.
ITEM 39861-0VGA $349. 99

Yes, this is what I meant, but 22 tons is kind of overkill for our trucks! I was wondering if there is one like this, but is only maybe 6 or 8 tons, and at a lower price.
Andy

 

[illflem]

Andy,I've checked around and besides air powered bottle jacks that's the cheapest one I've found. There are 4 ton air powered floor jacks availible,but all of them I've seen start at around $600. Lincoln(the arc welder guys)make a full line of them,but they are pricey also.

 

[Andy Perreault]

Bill, for that amount of money, I'll pump it by hand! (oh, boy, am I setting myself up for some crude one-liners, or what?)
Andy

 

[illflem]

Andy,we all knew you were a confirmed bachelor but... I could have been worse. The only advantage of air over pumping it by hand is that it will get it up faster.

 

[Andy Perreault]

Yeah, I know, but it would have been cool to have one more piece of powered equipment. I have a saying, "A man can never have too many tools, just as a woman can never have too many pairs of shoes. "
Andy