We all know the stock sizzor jack is a POS...Mine is rusted from some standing water I had in the rear (I missed that drain plug...). Other than a high lift, what kind of jack do you carry for roadside emergencies? I want something compact, so I was thinking maybe a bottle jack I have never used one, and I dont really know what size to buy...

Any other suggestions?

 

Bottle jacks are good, they are much easier to work with compared to the stock jack. If you look around you should be able to find one that fits where your stock jack goes pretty easy.

 

Ya, thats what I was hoping, to fit something in the same location...I just have to figure out what size I need...

 

I have the stock jack and a bottle jack in my Jeep. I guess I could scrap the stocker, but I like having a spare.

 

I also have the stock jack and a bottle jack in my Jeep

 

If you want something OEM looking, try salvage yards. Bet you could get a new one there for $5, maybe from a pick-up or a large SUV. Find a place that has a fresh inventory of totalled vehicles.

 

Bottle jacks tend to work quite well. They're a few dollars more than scissors style jacks, and are heavier when you set them up, but it's worth it the first time you use one.

 

Try Harbor Freight

 

I got a flat about a month ago with mine and used the scissor jack..Your right, what a POS, I myself was wondering what would be a good replacement for one

I will try Harbor Freight as well

 

Got one today from there but it does not go high enough...Im thinking that for a compact jack that will go high enough for a lifted JK with larger tires there may not be a good alternative to a scissor jack...