Jeep Jacks

[Rubi SoHo]

I like a bottle jack for compactness and cost. Ive used them to free high centered vehicles too.

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[VKSheridan]

Which one do you use? I like this idea, takes up less space, no fluid to fuss with like bottle jack

I don’t think this the brand I have but I carry an air bag like THIS. It stows between my roll bar and back window. There’s a reason EMS use air bag jacks as the versatility is almost endless. Mud, boulders and uneven surfaces just don’t matter.

 

[Terrymo]

I don’t think this the brand I have but I carry an air bag like THIS. It stows between my roll bar and back window. There’s a reason EMS use air bag jacks as the versatility is almost endless. Mud, boulders and uneven surfaces just don’t matter.

Have you had any real world use beyond the roadside or garage? Any downsides? Thanks

 

[VKSheridan]

Have you had any real world use beyond the roadside or garage? Any downsides? Thanks

Yes sir. I’ve raised a pal high centered on a boulder, lifted another that was semi-buried in sand and lifted my spare with it to put it on the carrier. I have not needed it (yet) to rescue myself but I’m guessing the day is coming….LOL

The downside is it’s more susceptible to punctures than a mechanical jack. While I think it’s hard to put a hole in it, I don’t think it’s impossible. I also can’t use it to break down tires because it doesn’t have a foot plate.

 

[roaniecowpony]

Yes sir. I’ve raised a pal high centered on a boulder, lifted another that was semi-buried in sand and lifted my spare with it to put it on the carrier. I have not needed it (yet) to rescue myself but I’m guessing the day is coming….LOL

The downside is it’s more susceptible to punctures than a mechanical jack. While I think it’s hard to put a hole in it, I don’t think it’s impossible. I also can’t use it to break down tires because it doesn’t have a foot plate.

If you wheel with others, or others come down the trail and help out, variety will often win the day.

For puncture protection, maybe one of Ted's blankets would help.

 

[VKSheridan]

If you wheel with others, or others come down the trail and help out, variety will often win the day.

For puncture protection, maybe one of Ted's blankets would help.

Good idea on the blanket, I ought to be packin’ one regardless. Thanks!

 

[Terrymo]

Yes sir. I’ve raised a pal high centered on a boulder, lifted another that was semi-buried in sand and lifted my spare with it to put it on the carrier. I have not needed it (yet) to rescue myself but I’m guessing the day is coming….LOL

The downside is it’s more susceptible to punctures than a mechanical jack. While I think it’s hard to put a hole in it, I don’t think it’s impossible. I also can’t use it to break down tires because it doesn’t have a foot plate.

Thanks

 

[WannFly]

There is one that ARB makes, of course it is like 3 times the price. Thank you @VKSheridan I will give it a shot. I mostly wheel alone, so I am prepping for as much as I can when I get stuck

 

[Dusty Dude]

I just bought this jack based on a previous thread. Mercedes sprinter van jack.

 

[roaniecowpony]

I just bought this jack based on a previous thread. Mercedes sprinter van jack.

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I have one as well. I haven't decided if I want to modify it yet.

 

[Terrymo]

I have one as well. I haven't decided if I want to modify it yet.

What about a 1.25” by 1.5” billet aluminum sleeve pinned to the jack in place of the existing cradle at the top? Then any of the Safe Jack 6 ton accessories will work. If only we knew someone mechanically minded that had a friend that owned a machine shop. i would pay a fair price for his time and material

 

[JINO]

Use a sharpie and write Jeep on it…then maybe?

I'll sell a JEEP licensed sticker for $50.

 

[1996cc]

The sprinter can jack will fit in the factory location with a little trimming. I cut a notch in the body and trimmed the base of the jack a bit to get it to sit all the way down. I fit all the tools needed to change a tire, the jack, and 2 ratchet straps in there. Also lined tub with rubber and packed it in foam to keep anything from moving around.

 

[Eyeball]

The sprinter can jack will fit in the factory location with a little trimming. I cut a notch in the body and trimmed the base of the jack a bit to get it to sit all the way down. I fit all the tools needed to change a tire, the jack, and 2 ratchet straps in there. Also lined tub with rubber and packed it in foam to keep anything from moving around.

When this jack is stored in a Sprinter is it stored on its side or straight up and down?

 

[1996cc]

No clue. Based on the styrofoam easement that came with it, I would guess laying down. I don’t really care, because it doesn’t matter.

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