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Tire Jack tool ? feedback/comment?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by mulishan909, Jul 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM.

  1. Jul 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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    mulishan909

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    Has anyone used a tire jack tool - aka back savers for oversize tires 35~40"+ tires?
    Been lurking around and saw the original "Trac Tire Jack" around $153+ vs a knock off version $90+. They both look promising based on normal usage beside the huge price difference.
    The Trac owner made a video showing how the knock off's metal material is weaker and will bend based on the bounce test, but who is going to bounce a 40" 200+ lb tire. overall the original have higher angle leverage?

    What are your thoughts and comments?

    link to the test video IG
    https://www.instagram.com/reel/DC161PsRCzq/?hl=env

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    mulishan909, Jul 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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    Both seem like a lot of money for a piece of metal with a pivot. If you buy one, I'd hope they send you some stickers.
    See this thread for some ideas about mounting tires along with the typical BS post. Ladies size spare | Tacoma World

    One mentions using a tire iron as the fulcrum, another made a wooden ramp. Also #34 has some good ideas.
    I personally use the exact device mentioned in post #13. It's fine for my 265, but >275 width might be an issue. I've also used my creeper before I got the HF wheel dolly. Prior to that I'd do the sit down and wheel my thighs method, but I'm smarter than that now, or maybe just too old.
     
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    Danner488, Jul 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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    The harbor fright dolly handles my 275/70/17's... no problem. :thumbsup:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkP6OAZzwiY
     
    OffroadToy, Jul 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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    Hell, I need one those for the stock SR5 wheels.
     
    FunknNasty, Jul 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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  5. Jul 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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    @Danner488 - lol at the stickers, but the main point is as you age, the fear of throwing out your back comes in mind. overall its a good investment if you dealing with multiple trucks with 37+ wheels.
    @OffroadToy - i did see this HF one, but its pretty bulky and space is limited with your on trails or what not.

    i might have to pull the trigger on the original one as a buy once cry once vs the knock off
     
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  6. Jul 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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    OffroadToy, Jul 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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