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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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Hey,
Based on the vehicle specs in my sig, can you guys recommend a jack that will fit my setup? I've been driving with the stock jack all this time and it never even occurred to me that the stock jack might not fit, and that I'd probably need to get an appropriate replacement.

I don't need anything super high-end. Basically the Ace Sliders of the jack world. Strong and affordable. Also, some cool mounting options would be nice (feel free to point me to a thread).

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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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A trail jack or a garage jack?
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Dynamo
Hey,
Based on the vehicle specs in my sig, can you guys recommend a jack that will fit my setup? I've been driving with the stock jack all this time and it never even occurred to me that the stock jack might not fit, and that I'd probably need to get an appropriate replacement.

I don't need anything super high-end. Basically the Ace Sliders of the jack world. Strong and affordable. Also, some cool mounting options would be nice (feel free to point me to a thread).

Cheers.
my stock jack works just fine i also carry some small pieces of 2x4 and a bottle jack just in case i need more but the stock jack lifts mine just fine
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dcharge74
A trail jack or a garage jack?
That's a good point. I suppose it needs to be both really. I don't go off road very often, but when I do it seems more likely that I'll get a puncture.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Cdyspeed
my stock jack works just fine i also carry some small pieces of 2x4 and a bottle jack just in case i need more but the stock jack lifts mine just fine
I see. Good to know. False alarm then?
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ECHO
Easiest thing it get a AEV jack support .. then your good .. It adds 3.5 inches

Nice. That looks like it'll work.
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ECHO
Like you .. I haven't worried about it... its still on my Mod list..
i haven't worried about it either since mine still works. I don't like high lifts all that much either, i don't trust them really one bit
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ECHO
Easiest thing it get a AEV jack support .. then your good .. It adds 3.5 inches
That's what I use, works great!
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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I like that AEV jack support, always good to have a larger base on a scissor jack!
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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Popped a tire on the trail at Attica and this worked great on the trail.
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