Floor Jack

I have only ever had cars and I currently have a very small floor jack. What size floor jack and jack stands do you guys use?

 

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Thanks. I don't have a lift, but I think these will do.

 

I have an ancient (20yr old) Larin 2.5ton jack from Harbor Freight. I wish it would die or give me a reason to grab one of their Daytonas.

In the end, anything that has a decent reach will work great for you. Mine is probably 18in to 20in max?

 

Don't forget that you can get a regular size floor jack and use wood blocks for extra reach. Bottle jacks are fine too. You don't necessary need an expensive long reach jack to work on trucks. I recommend AGAINST using scissor-type jacks though...

 

Just a comment, but using a scissor jack is not much different than using a floor jack an a wood block. Both become pivot points / decrease stability.

Good jackstands are (should be) obvious in all scenarios.

 

I just picked up harbor freights yellow low profile Daytona with 23 1/8" lift. It's a 3 ton. I also use 3 ton jack stands just because that's what I've got, but I want to pick up some bigger ones.

 

Even the Pittsburgh jack from HF is good, you don't have to limit yourself to the Daytona. I've used the Pittsburgh a ton and it's been flawless so far.

 

I was referring to scissor jacks having (typically) a lower weight rating, lower durability, and lower versatility compared to other options. A floor jack will also roll to compensate for the "arc" of the lift - this specifically prevents pivot points or decreased stability.

Agree 100% on the jackstands and would add chocks to that list as well!

 

Very true. I would not intentionally buy a scissor jack. That said, I have done many tire rotations with scissor jacks that have come with cars while blocking the wheels.

When out offroad, I have a couple chocks and bottle jack with a large base. If I get a bit more serious offroad, I will look into an aluminum long reach floor jack.

I laugh that our folks survived using those high-lift-type bumper jacks.

 

I have a harbor freight 2.5 ton low profile jack and I prefer the low profile jack since I can use a wood block for every car including lowered ones. I also have the 4 of the 6 ton jack stands from harbor freight as well, don't really need the 6 ton rating but they are the only ones that are tall enough to hold the truck and tires completely off the ground.

 

That thing looks sweet! So, your Taco AND jack can perform offroad?

 

I don't know if it's a nationwide sale, but I just picked up this 3.5 ton Napa Carlyle jack on sale for $199

 

I got a 24” Daytona from harbor freight. It’s legit, and they go on sale pretty often

 

This one from Harbor Freight has worked well for me.