What Jack to Get?

[hjdca]

After the other input then seeing your setup, I’ve sorta come full circle (Safe Jack to jack stand/bottle combo to Pro Eagle). Now, again thinking Safe Jack General. Not that I think it’s the best jack, but from the space stand point. I really like your set up and use of Molle panels. Where did you get them? Did you have to drill or were they bolt on, etc? We have hard bed cover and store tow and braking system stuff in the bed, plus a few other items when traveling, so space is a premium. Maxtrax also something I’d not thought about. Any more pics and info you’d be willing to share would be greatly appreciated.

Mine are JCR Molle side panels. I really like them. I can keep all my gear in the JT and my girlfriend still has plenty of space to move her boxes around. There is no drilling, they use the same holes as the trail rail. You pull off the trail rails and install the brackets underneath it and put the trail rails back on. The bottom of the molle panels just rest against the side of the bed with rubber tabs. I used one stainless steel bolt with nylon locking nut and washers for the middle of each quick fist and the riser mounts.

Here is a pic of just the JCR Molle panels with the Quickfist and BuiltRight industry riser mounts

JCR Molle Panels with Quickfist and ratchet straps all filled up

Maxtrax - I left extra space on the studs in case of mud on the Max Trax

Other side JCR molle panels with Quick fist and BuiltRight industry riser mounts

Other side JCR molle panels filled up

Installation tip - for the Quickfist installation, prepare the Philips head screw driver and screw and put double sided tape or make an inside out circle with normal black tape. Put that on your index finger and put the nut on it. Then just work the nut to the back of the molle panel with your finger and start screwing with the screw driver when you get it on top of the bolt. This makes installing the quick fist very fast and not frustrating.

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[Jtschnel]

That is very impressive! Without the pictures, it would’ve been hard to image all the gear you were able to pack along the sides, leaving all the room between the wheel wells open. That really helps ... just what I needed to see. Thanks for sharing. I’m going to see about installing a similar system before we leave next month!

 

[AEsco48]

AC Jacks are bar none. I have the DK13 from when I had a sports car. Will prob get the DK20 (pictured below) for the Gladiator. They are pricy... But it the type of jack you can hand down to your kids and their kids.

https://www.ac-hydraulic.dk/us/products/hydraulic-jacks/dk20hlq/

31" lift height

For Jack stands Esco is the best. These are the axle cradle type, they also have flat top with ribber pad (what I have from the sports car days)

 

[Jtschnel]

AC Jacks are bar none. I have the DK13 from when I had a sports car. Will prob get the DK20 (pictured below) for the Gladiator. They are pricy... But it the type of jack you can hand down to your kids and their kids.

AC Jacks are bar none. I have the DK13 from when I had a sports car. Will prob get the DK20 (pictured below) for the Gladiator. They are pricy... But it the type of jack you can hand down to your kids and their kids.

https://www.ac-hydraulic.dk/us/products/hydraulic-jacks/dk20hlq/

31" lift height

For Jack stands Esco is the best. These are the axle cradle type, they also have flat top with ribber pad (what I have from the sports car days)

Took a look at this jack, looks like a great one, especially for the shop. I wonder if you could use a clevis or safety couple pin (like used with trailer hitch) to mount the handle. Could then easily remove handle and mount both pieces, jack base and handle, on Molle panel. Even if I don't purchase this one for the Jeep, I'm very glad you mentioned it, it'd be a great one for the shop.

 

[AEsco48]

Took a look at this jack, looks like a great one, especially for the shop. I wonder if you could use a clevis or safety couple pin (like used with trailer hitch) to mount the handle. Could then easily remove handle and mount both pieces, jack base and handle, on Molle panel. Even if I don't purchase this one for the Jeep, I'm very glad you mentioned it, it'd be a great one for the shop.

The jack weighs more than 100lb... This guy is reserved for the garage. Anything but smooth floor its a no go.... For mounting in a vehicle I think you would want a Hi-Lift.

 

[Jtschnel]

The jack weighs more than 100lb... This guy is reserved for the garage. Anything but smooth floor its a no go.... For mounting in a vehicle I think you would want a Hi-Lift.

Good point, but looks like a great piece of equipment for the garage/shop. Thanks!

 

[mazeppa]

AC Jacks are bar none. I have the DK13 from when I had a sports car. Will prob get the DK20 (pictured below) for the Gladiator. They are pricy... But it the type of jack you can hand down to your kids and their kids.
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I also have a DK13, purchased about 15 years ago, also for sports cars, its lift capacity worked on my previous Wanglers and now Gladiator. I should have bit the bullet and purchased the DK20HQL probably about $150 difference at that time, for the extra lift capacity that I thought would never need. The 3.15 in. minimum height is kind of overkill for a Gladiator, but a blessing for other vehicles with low clearance.

 

[WhatExit?]

For mounting in a vehicle I think you would want a Hi-Lift.

Oh no, not the HiLift jack again. For most people and applications, a HiLift jack is best used as a Jeep decoration

 

[hobbsserv]

Oh no, not the HiLift jack again. For most people and applications, a HiLift jack is best used as a Jeep decoration

They do look cool, but I can actually testify to having used mine on a few occasions to get me back to civilization.

 

[HooliganActual]

They do look cool, but I can actually testify to having used mine on a few occasions to get me back to civilization.

Agreed. I carry one on my Wrangler and have used it a time or two. The actually aren't bad to use if you get a gadget like the JeepNeeds SAM-2:
https://jeepsneeds.com/products/jeepsneeds-sam-for-hi-lift-jack

This allows you to essentially lock the jack to a shackle mount point and helps to stabilize your lift.

 

[AEsco48]

I also have a DK13, purchased about 15 years ago, also for sports cars, its lift capacity worked on my previous Wanglers and now Gladiator. I should have bit the bullet and purchased the DK20HQL probably about $150 difference at that time, for the extra lift capacity that I thought would never need. The 3.15 in. minimum height is kind of overkill for a Gladiator, but a blessing for other vehicles with low clearance.

Same...
You saw there is a adapter to raise the jack base a few inches when you dont need the low clearance?

 

[mazeppa]

Same...
You saw there is a adapter to raise the jack base a few inches when you dont need the low clearance?

Thanks, I did now. I don't remember that adapter being available when I purchased my jack, even without the adapter the AC Jack has a higher lifting height than most standard floor jacks that don't have the low clearance.

 

[hjdca]

Agreed. I carry one on my Wrangler and have used it a time or two. The actually aren't bad to use if you get a gadget like the JeepNeeds SAM-2:
https://jeepsneeds.com/products/jeepsneeds-sam-for-hi-lift-jack

This allows you to essentially lock the jack to a shackle mount point and helps to stabilize your lift.

That is really cool. Completely changes the high lift to a much safer jack ! I guess the JL clamp works well with the JT front steel bumper, but, the JT rear bumper could be an issue ? I wonder how the rear clamp works with the sideways hooks on the JT rear bumper ? Thanks for the link.

 

[WhatExit?]

Hi-Lift / HiLift jacks...

https://www.fourwheeler.com/news/fe...3B4956C9F36154F326B305BDD961C90967559B5D88431

 

[ecidiego]

Hi-Lift / HiLift jacks...

https://www.fourwheeler.com/news/fe...3B4956C9F36154F326B305BDD961C90967559B5D88431

That's a great article. Thanks 2 years later.

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