What jack do you carry?

SpookyDad · Post by **SpookyDad** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:44 am

Which type of jack do you carry on the road?

The one you keep for actual repairs, not just for display.

Neil

John V Cliche · Post by **John V Cliche** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:10 pm

Icarry an 8 ton modern hyd.bottle jack from ... well you geussed it ...NAPA

I have yet to locate a "correct" original

I also carry several "blocks" of wood for cribbing/etc

The importent thing is to make sure the jack will fit under the axle /with a flat tire.

Hope this helps
John

Chris_M · Post by **Chris_M** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:41 pm

I carry a 3 ton bottle jack. Modern type. Made in Germany.

Regards,

Chris

Bill_Wolf · Post by **Bill_Wolf** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:07 pm

I do the same as John,

3 Ton on the Dodge and 8 ton on the Chevys and CCKW's.

A modern unit. I removed the stickers and painted the Jack OD.

Bill

dr deuce · Post by **dr deuce** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 7:31 am

You might want to try to store/keep the jack upright especially in the cold weather.

I discovered with my engine hoist cylinder that after being stored horizontally on the floor when disassembled, that it will not work/pump right for a while after being put into the correct orientation. And yes it was full of jack juice.

Could be frustrating when you needed it to change a tire. You might think it had failed or was out of juice.