48" or 72" jack
02-25-2011, 03:35 AM
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48" or 60" jack
I have a 6" lift on 35" tires. Would I need to invest in the 60" jack in order to change a tire to make up for the difference in the lift?
Last edited by fisterc; 02-27-2011 at 04:37 AM. Reason: Realized there was no 72" jack...
02-25-2011, 04:09 AM
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x2 a bottle jack, or the stock jack with a lump of lumber is much safer.
However, Ive used my Hi-lift to change a tire and I was 2/3 up on my 72" Hi-Lift to get wheel sufficiently off the ground (didnt bother to tie the suspension). Of course, it depends where on JK you attach the Hi-lift.
Hardest part is finding a safe place to store the 5ft Hi-lift. The extra 12" makes it near impossible to store inside JK, or vertical.
Here's mine
However, Ive used my Hi-lift to change a tire and I was 2/3 up on my 72" Hi-Lift to get wheel sufficiently off the ground (didnt bother to tie the suspension). Of course, it depends where on JK you attach the Hi-lift.
Hardest part is finding a safe place to store the 5ft Hi-lift. The extra 12" makes it near impossible to store inside JK, or vertical.
Here's mine
02-25-2011, 08:06 AM
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I'd say go for the 60". I did and if you store it running width-ways its fine. You can do some fine tuning adjustments to keep it from sticking out on either side of the jeep. And if you buy the 48" you'll probably just want to upgrade later and why spend the money twice?