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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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I am looking for any recommendations on a jack for my Jeep. I have 33"s and ACE rock rails. My standard Floor jack and OEM jack are stretched almost to their max lifting the jeep and wondered if anyone could provide me with any other options. I have read mixed reviews about the hi-lift. This will be for rotating tires and general lifting to work on the Jeep. I am considering getting a bottle jack. I have jack stands, but need a reliable option that I can use that doesn't seem stretched to its limit lifting.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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I use a 4 ton shop jack and stand and I have no problem lifting the jeep. I run 34" tires on my rig with a 4.5" lift. Also have a highlift for.on the trail.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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Bottle jack for the shop and one for my rig. Hi lifts can be really dangerous if used improperly. That being said a Hi Lift can be invaluable on the trail but I always grab the bottle jack for tire changes.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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No need for a new jack, add a block of wood....cheap and easy
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by conifers4
No need for a new jack, add a block of wood....cheap and easy
On top of the low pro jack reaching its limits it is now leaking hydr oil. So I think it's time to replace.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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Looking at getting a floor jack for tire rotation. What lift height do I need.

2010 jku 2" lift going to 33" tire soon.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mastenp
On top of the low pro jack reaching its limits it is now leaking hydr oil. So I think it's time to replace.
My bad...sounds that way
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