Recommend a jack ?

[antmnte]

Can anyone recommend a good jack? Something that I can put in the trunk for a roadtrip,small and sturdy enough to change a tire or do some quick repair under there.It has to be small though and Id like it to be mechanical rather than hydraulic also safe (good footing) better than say a typical scissor jack. I remember those safety jacks -? years ago but I havent seen one in many years maybe they werent so safe?

[squirrel]

Re: Recommend a jack ?

I don't know of any....I have a cheapo small floor jack in my 55, it's heavy and doesn't go up real high and it's not very stable.

I'll see what someone else comes up with. I'd like to get something better.

[HoosierGTA]

Re: Recommend a jack ?

Brother in law has a small craftsman hydraulic floor jack. Came in a nice plastic case.

[milner351]

Re: Recommend a jack ?

small
light
non hydraulic
stable

No I can't come up with one that meets that criteria.

I have a smaller one in a plastic case for traveling, it's not light, but it's not too bad.

If light is the ultimate criteria - you could try one of the HF aluminum "racing" jacks.

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: Recommend a jack ?

hard to find a good jack ..I have for the trunk a penske 20 dollar special , made in malaysia , I bought ten years ago , I had my toolbox jacked up on it to level it off at NOT chevrolet and it's old floors , leaked down overnight

[Tazracing]

Re: Recommend a jack ?

junk yard...
all 97 -01 ford 2wd trucks come with a very nice bottle jack...

[realsteelfreak]

Re: Recommend a jack ?

Dont forget the jackstands if doing roadside repairs and a few pieces of old plywood squares for better footing

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: Recommend a jack ?

don't plan on roadside repairs

[A/Fuel]

Re: Recommend a jack ?

Safety glasses and road flares too.

[milner351]

Re: Recommend a jack ?

AAA memberships are a bargain! ;)

[SuperBuickGuy]

Re: Recommend a jack ?

AAA memberships are a bargain! ;)

winner - small, light, non-hydraulic, never makes a mess ;D

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: Recommend a jack ?

don't forget torch ,. arc welder , 1200 piece tool set , blankets , pillow , gun , dog , puller set , parts , oil , atf , antifreeze, gear oil , p/s fluid, bulletproof vest , flares , triangles , belts , hoses , gaskets , valve body , ecm , alternator , battery , coil , search light , siren , food , drinks , tent , satellite phone , search beacon , gps , brandy , bear traps , 1200 piece tool set

a minimum emergency road kit

[realsteelfreak]

Re: Recommend a jack ?

Better yet, sit at home in the driveway and make motor noises and have the kids run by the window with different scenery.
Think of the gas mileage.

[SpiderGearsMan]

Re: Recommend a jack ?

save on gas prices

[GTXKen]

Re: Recommend a jack ?

I modified a scissor jack out of a late modle that I welding a cradle to. I had it in the car for a couple long trips and thats it. I don't even carry a spare or any tools most of the time. For longer trips say 100+ miles I grab a small tool kit but still don't dcarry the jack or spare. I figure with having big and littles I'd probably have the wrong spare and wouldn't get far anyway.

No jack is safe enough to work under the car on, so carry a short jackstand or two with you if you really want a mobile shop