Bottle jack for tire changes

[arjusmc]

Thoughts on using a bottle jack as a primary road side jack for changing a flat. My scissor jack was lent out to someone in a pinch and I won’t be getting it back. Note that I’m not talking about off road recovery. I already have an 8 ton bottle jack that fits in the under floor compartment in the back. I’m considering replacing the scissor jack or adding a bottle jack buddy. For reference my Jeep is a 2018 unlimited sport s with rubicon suspension and 33s.

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[Oncorhynchus]

I posted some ‘thoughts’, photos, and measurements (35” tires with 2.5” lift) here:

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/my-new-scissor-jack-setup.68147/

 

[Drytellsr]

I love Bottle Jacks. I have 2 in my jeep and i also have two jack stands used in case of slippage. I have a collapsible shovel and a couple blocks of wood. That's what I use for off roading but you never know if you have to change a tire on a soft shoulder in the rain so its good to be prepared. I also have the bottle jack buddy but make sure you order a couple extra plastic collars, they will break.

 

[arjusmc]

I love Bottle Jacks. I have 2 in my jeep and i also have two jack stands used in case of slippage. I have a collapsible shovel and a couple blocks of wood. That's what I use for off roading but you never know if you have to change a tire on a soft shoulder in the rain so its good to be prepared. I also have the bottle jack buddy but make sure you order a couple extra plastic collars, they will break.

Thanks!

 

[AcesandEights]

Yep, bottle jack here too. They are much more user-friendly than a "hi-lift", work better in almost all cases and are much safer for those that aren't experienced with a hi-lift. I would always suggest someone go with a bottle jack.

 

[Drytellsr]

Hey, if your storing your bottle jack on its side, watch for any leakage and also be familiar with how to trouble shoot loss of hydraulic pressure, don't assume the jack is shot, it may be a simple fix like bleeding the jack.

 

[JEEP4U]

I utilize a made in USA bottle jack = U.S. Jack Hi-Range 11" to 23.5" (model D-51013) with Safe Jack flat, universal round (axle), and custom collar accessories.

https://www.usjack.com/

https://safejacks.com/

 

[LazyJL]

Another Safe Jack user. Too many times the Hi-Lift has tried to kill me, slipping at the wrong time.
Looking at my 2020 JLR, there are no safe jacking points for a High-Lift, other than using a Lift-Mate or Bumper Lift.
https://hi-lift.com/accessories/lift-mate/
https://hi-lift.com/accessories/bumper-lift/

 

[NewJLU2019]

Have not had to use it but have it when needed. Using the Factory scissor jack with Mopar Stand.

 

[Jim1964]

I’d just replace the scissor jack. It’ll never leak oil and make a mess, or fail to function because it’s out of oil.

I use hydraulic jacks in the garage, where ease of use matters more.

Jacks in a vehicle are rarely used.

 

[wibornz]

I carry a bottle jack with me and a jack base so that I can rotate tires while traveling.

 

[AcesandEights]

No, I think most people use them outside the vehicle.

 

[Left Field]

I kind of like the mechanical bottle jacks - specifically from 3/4 or 1 ton trucks. Usually inexpensively available at a salvage yard in like-new condition.

For me the advantages are no fluid, will work in any position (used mine today upside down with an adapter to break a tire bead), a low retract height and a decent extend height.

A stout cordless drill makes quick work of initial raising and lowering but for heavier lifting I do need to use the crank manually.

 

[blnewt]

This is a good thing to store in your cubby, and a good video clip as to why




And some jack stackers on the cheap
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/cheap-jack-pad-for-stock-scissor-jack.60565/

The jack buddy axle adapter can be made on the cheap if you weld, just a galvanized pipe nipple and some channel iron, made for about $5 NEVER lift an axle without one!!!!

Or you can buy one for $55
https://bottlejackbuddy.net/buy-here

 

[smokeythecat]

I carry a bottle jack with me and a jack base so that I can rotate tires while traveling.

That sounds quite difficult.

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