Hi-lift jack

Any brand will do. What you're looking for is an adjustable jack-stand that is as high or slightly higher than your jacking points (from the ground to the axle etc.) They are more stable on the lower adjustment length.

 

I noticed the same thing...... The only way to get it is in that $100+ "kit", right? It's not sold by itself?

 

Thread revival...
After a couple off road excursions, sometimes by myself I am in doubt that the stock jack would be useful in an off road situation. So I am thinking about getting a suitable jack for those conditions. I'd like to have it mounted like this one but want to make sure my undercover can close properly.

What are the alternatives to the Hi-lift jack? What do I need to mount it as shown? Thanks

 

Also, the ARB air jack... Whatever it's called. That ball thing you wedge under the frame and connect to the exhaust...

Edit:
this thing: http://arbusa.com/Products/Tow-Straps-And-Recovery-Gear/Exhaust-Jacks/46.aspx

 

Parking brake doesn't do jack if you're lifting the rear and don't have it in 4wd. The front can still roll if you don't chock those wheels. Better to chock the wheels that aren't leaving the ground and not rely on the parking brake.

 

Yeah, at least with 4WD engaged the rear wheels being locked by the brakes also lock the front wheels through the drive shafts. Without 4WD engaged (or on a 2WD truck) the front wheels are still free to roll despite having the parking brake set. Also, sometimes you can still roll with the parking brake engaged if it's not tight enough. Best to just shove a rock, block of wood, etc on either side of the front wheels and be safe.