I want to buy a jack so I can change my own tire if I have a puncture. The factory-supplied jack is pathetic and a bottle jack isn't a good alternative on the road.

My aftermarket bumpers can easily support the weight of the truck and of course I would only need to get the tires 1-2" above the ground. I would never get underneath the truck with just the jack supporting it.

The High-Lift jack brand is popular with off-roaders and isn't that expensive ($75-100). Does anyone have experience with this brand?

Hi-Lift jacks

 

I've been using Hi-Lift jacks for years and haven't had any issues so long as you are careful using them. When lowering a vehicle be aware of the handle as it can do some damage if you let it go and it ratches rapidly on it's own. Also be aware that it will need to be sized so that you can not just lift the truck but also enough to lift it beyond the suspension droop of the axle end you are lifting. They are stout enough to lift a stock first gen (7k rated), but may not lift your truck safely if you are hauling something really heavy in your bed.

 

good point, I was thinking of a 48" unit since the bottom of my bumper is at least 30" from the ground

 

also be on level ground they dont like the side to side load for my expereance s-10 pick ups and tractors falling over and they are awsome finger pinchers

 

I always carry a high lift. It is 48" and lives in my tool box. They can be used as a winch in a pinch (I know, I know). Years ago my friend and I helped his dad string a barbed wire fence. After building the corner posts we used a high lift to pull the wire. It is also very useful for working on my boat or trailer...Mark

 

can't tell whether High-Lift is made in U.S.A. but that would be cool if it was

did you go with the steel & cast or the all-cast?

the latter is $75 via Amazon (with free shipping), that's the one I'm going with

gonna buy the mounting package so it doesn't rattle around and the enlarged foot for the base

 

Mine is all steel and I don't know if it was made in US or not. A bit later I'll look for a marking.I bought it years ago and it was originally mounted on my Toyota land cruiser, I lost the cruiser but kept the jack..Mark

 

Built in Bloomfield, Indiana. I deliver their welding gas. I've been trying to get my hands on a freebie or 'refurb' unit but no luck.

 

I have a 60" unit in the truck at all times along with a Jack-Mate but for swapping tires get a bottle jack and toss it behind the seat.

 

I also have a 60'' as i use to have an old chevy with a 6'' lift and 36'' tires.

Also, they have some good accessories for them (flat base, cover, mounting options, etc).

http://www.hi-lift.com/accessories/index.html


X2 on the bottle jack and some blocks of wood.