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That is the first adaptor I tried with the HMMWV jack and it was just too wide for the jacking points on the front axle (see discussion about "AO adaptor" in my posts above).
Sorry, missed that or didn't remember that. Too many threads to keep up with some days.
 

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OK...here's my last update on this unnecessarily long jack saga! Since the Safe Jack pad was a little loose on the ram, I found a 1" diameter copper sleeve at Lowe's, cut about 1/2" off of it and slid it right over the ram. Fits nice and snug on the ram, but a little looser inside the jack pad receiver, allowing it to swivel freely...not sloppily like it was before. Granted, I could have accomplished the same thing with a little duct tape, but the copper sleeve is more durable, less chintzy, and won't melt goopy sticky stuff when my jack sits inside a 200-degree vehicle.

Jeep Wrangler JL My new scissor jack setup IMG_4564.JPG

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Not sure this will help anyone, but it's possible to fit the 6-ton Torin Big Red in the cubby with the OEM scissor jack & all tools.

Jeep Wrangler JL My new scissor jack setup PXL_20221210_233520366
Just don't make this a daily storage location for the jack, as the hydraulic fluid will eventually seep out. Should be OK for a few days at a time if you're out overlanding/camping, but not good to store most bottle jacks like this for extended periods. There are several threads about this elsewhere in the forums, but just wanted to bring it to your attention. Enjoy and happy Jeepin'!
 

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In case the video doesn’t play. The pics show the 6 ton bottle jack in the cubby and the cubby cover secured in place without bulging or being pushed up by the jack.

Jeep Wrangler JL My new scissor jack setup PXL_20221210_233520366


Jeep Wrangler JL My new scissor jack setup PXL_20221210_233520366
What I want to know is how people can have a jeep that clean! Haha, I open that and I have to dig out a couple handfuls of rocks and mud :)
 

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OK...here's my last update on this unnecessarily long jack saga! Since the Safe Jack pad was a little loose on the ram, I found a 1" diameter copper sleeve at Lowe's, cut about 1/2" off of it and slid it right over the ram. Fits nice and snug on the ram, but a little looser inside the jack pad receiver, allowing it to swivel freely...not sloppily like it was before. Granted, I could have accomplished the same thing with a little duct tape, but the copper sleeve is more durable, less chintzy, and won't melt goopy sticky stuff when my jack sits inside a 200-degree vehicle.

Jeep Wrangler JL My new scissor jack setup PXL_20221210_233520366

Jeep Wrangler JL My new scissor jack setup PXL_20221210_233520366
Jeff, what's the extended height of the HMMWV jack?
 

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Just ask @cosine he knows!
Traveling at the moment, but I'll measure it and get back to you shortly.
Yeah, that bottle jack really would be ideal for the space it takes up and the great amount of travel. Definitely interested as well :)
 

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Yeah, that bottle jack really would be ideal for the space it takes up and the great amount of travel. Definitely interested as well :)
Just got home and quickly ran into the garage to measure. 18" at full extension with the adaptor.
 

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Just got home and quickly ran into the garage to measure. 18" at full extension with the adaptor.
Was that for the HMMWV scissor jack?
 

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Yes sir...hope the info helps. What height do you need for your configuration?
My current rv scissor is a 7500 lb 24". I'll Probably stick with it.
 

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