Bottle Jack Recommendations

[JPROCKS]

This is probably overkill for a bottle jack, but I got one of these. They're pricey, but my hope was that it would be better built and not end up leaking. Two plus years later it still hasn't. I even use it for doing my tire rotations.

What tonnage did you get ?

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[roaniecowpony]

You must pack light on everything else to have room for that when wheeling and camping lol

These 1.5 ton Pro Eagle jacks are pretty small for a floor jack. 35 lbs. or not much more than a HiLift Also, ProEagle makes a bracket that can be adapted to go on the rear rollbar diagonal.

 

[SadRobot]

I'll post a picture of where I store mine (Pro Eagle) when wheeling once I get my Jeep back.

 

[SadRobot]

Picture as promised:

 

[Bill_P]

Here's my suggestion

 

[JEEP4U]

I'm on 40's and this US Jack works great...............

 

[smokeythecat]

What tonnage did you get ?

I'm pretty sure it's just the little one, 3-ton. Given the curb weight my 2-door Wrangler I figured that was plenty good. Plus, it fits in easily in the under floor compartment in the back.

 

[Membrain]

we added this to our jack supplies: Amazon.com: AEV JL Wrangler/Gladiator Spare Tire Jack Base Booster : Automotive

 

[JPROCKS]

we added this to our jack supplies: Amazon.com: AEV JL Wrangler/Gladiator Spare Tire Jack Base Booster : Automotive

You use this attachment with the stock scissor lift? What size tires are you running?

 

[KG4NEL]

I found one originally sold with Sprinter vans, already has the axle cup welded to the top.

 

[Glen722]

This is probably overkill for a bottle jack, but I got one of these. They're pricey, but my hope was that it would be better built and not end up leaking. Two plus years later it still hasn't. I even use it for doing my tire rotations.

I'm in the same "overkill" camp (especially if I'm under the Jeep). I have a 3-ton US Jack. Made in good old USA. I also got some Safe Jack accessories for any contingency. Everything fits perfectly in an Anvil tool bag I got at Home Depot. My US Jack lays on its side in the bag and has never leaked. I've used it quite a few times on trails on lifted Jeeps running 37" tires without any problems.

 

[Gorilla57]

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/best-trail-bottle-jack-rubicon-jl.47578/post-2338793

I took this suggestion and got a bottle jack for a Sprinter van. Works well.

Exactly what made me buy my Sprinter bottle. Love it.

 

[Gorilla57]

When I looked into getting a bottle jack, I couldn't make the math work.

I'm on 37s with a 17" wheel. That leaves 20" for sidewalls total, or half that at 10". The axle tube is 2.75" diameter or 1 3/8" radius. When my tire is flat, the axle tube could be as low as about 9" to the ground. So, the jack needs to go as low as 9" ish then raise at least 10 or 10 1/2" or 19 1/2 - 20". Find me a bottle jack that does that.

Here ya go....

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/best-trail-bottle-jack-rubicon-jl.47578/post-2338793

 

[THAW]

When I looked into getting a bottle jack, I couldn't make the math work.

I'm on 37s with a 17" wheel. That leaves 20" for sidewalls total, or half that at 10". The axle tube is 2.75" diameter or 1 3/8" radius. When my tire is flat, the axle tube could be as low as about 9" to the ground. So, the jack needs to go as low as 9" ish then raise at least 10 or 10 1/2" or 19 1/2 - 20". Find me a bottle jack that does that.

Assuming only 1 flat and using trigonometry, place the bottle jack as close to the center of the axle as the diff allows to get a significantly higher starting point and requiring approximately half the ram stroke.

By my math, you should be able to use a bottle jack with ~11" (or less) minimum height and ~6" ram stroke.

 

[THAW]

I carry two 4 ton bottle jacks; both fit in the jack compartment (at the same time). I have a bunch of Safe Jack attachments for versatility and frame leveling at camp.

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