msujedi
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I could use some input on a jack ...
I've had my JT for 3wks. In addition to a slew of mods, I'm equipping it with a tool set, medical kit, and recovery gear. I'm still on the fence regarding a jack. The factory scissor jack is SCARY! Adding the Mopar 2" lift in my flat garage, the scissor jack twisted and fell. Fortunately, I was only using it as a secondary jack along with my garage floor jack to lift one side of an axle for better alignment of bolt holes. But, there's NO WAY I would trust that thing during a tire change or anything else on the trail!
I'm leaning toward a bottle jack, but I'm also considering an exhaust jack. I will need to be able to change a 37" tire with the 2" Mopar lift and a 0.75" front spacer.
Factory scissor jack (Pros: compact) (Cons: not stable, limited height)
vs
Hi Lift jack (Pros: height range, versatile tool) (Cons: bulky, not stable)
vs
Bottle jack (Pros: stable, reasonably compact) (Cons: limited height)
vs
Exhaust air jack (Pros: height range, stable) (Cons: bulky, less durable than mechanical jacks)
vs
any other options?
I've had my JT for 3wks. In addition to a slew of mods, I'm equipping it with a tool set, medical kit, and recovery gear. I'm still on the fence regarding a jack. The factory scissor jack is SCARY! Adding the Mopar 2" lift in my flat garage, the scissor jack twisted and fell. Fortunately, I was only using it as a secondary jack along with my garage floor jack to lift one side of an axle for better alignment of bolt holes. But, there's NO WAY I would trust that thing during a tire change or anything else on the trail!
I'm leaning toward a bottle jack, but I'm also considering an exhaust jack. I will need to be able to change a 37" tire with the 2" Mopar lift and a 0.75" front spacer.
Factory scissor jack (Pros: compact) (Cons: not stable, limited height)
vs
Hi Lift jack (Pros: height range, versatile tool) (Cons: bulky, not stable)
vs
Bottle jack (Pros: stable, reasonably compact) (Cons: limited height)
vs
Exhaust air jack (Pros: height range, stable) (Cons: bulky, less durable than mechanical jacks)
vs
any other options?
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