Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gregorydh · 04-03-2009, 05:14 PM

Due to a misunderstanding about the intent of my previous post, I am reposting this question.

My '72 Chevy C10 did not come with a jack for changing tires, etc. I intend to acquire from a store a new generic bottle jack to carry in the truck, to replace what originally came with my truck but is no longer with it.

What I am looking for is a recommendation on the size of bottle jack I need. I am not asking anyone to provide me a jack, and I am not asking where I could acquire an OEM jack. I would simply like to know, in the experience of people on this forum, how big of a bottle jack do I need? I'm primarily concerned about needed lift height, so that I can get a front or rear wheel off the ground to change a tire using the recommended jack points. My suspension is stock, with no fancy wheels or large tires.

**70cst** · 04-03-2009, 05:46 PM

Good topic for those of us who have no jacks...

cdowns · 04-03-2009, 05:59 PM

let the air out of a tire and measure how much clearance you have on what you want to jackup thats the size you'll need in an emergancy flat tire situation

gregorydh · 04-03-2009, 06:15 PM

70cst,

Sorry for duplicating your post. I wasn't expecting you would repost my initial request, so I started this new very carefully phrased post.

Are all newbies this much of a hassle, or am I uniquely annoying?

msgross · 04-03-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

let the air out of a tire and measure how much clearance you have on what you want to jackup thats the size you'll need in an emergancy flat tire situation

but then you might not get it high enough to clear the spare when inflated...

depends on your tire size, axle height from ground + 2" i'd say...

I have an original that I can measure if you want to know how high they go... Or just get one of those little one's from the store that has a corkscrew top..

100%Chevy · 04-03-2009, 09:35 PM

I have a 1.5 ton bottle jack that works.It has the screw out part in the cylinder shaft that extends about 5".
Also, have you tried the factory screw jack from a 73/87 Chevy truck?
I have used the bottle jack on my 68,but not the screw jack.
Stupid truck had the original tires on it when I bought it and one had the audacity to go flat on me!Seems nothing lasts very long anymore!
Mike.

***Josh*** · 04-03-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Looks like a merge is in order.

Looks like a moderator should slack up a little bit instead of editing QUESTION'S as WTB.

Your old post has been restored and corrected.

**70cst** · 04-03-2009, 07:40 PM

gregorydh my apologies...I guess I need to learn how to interpret the way the phrase "Want to buy" is applied. I took it one way and it is apparent that way of interpretation was the wrong way. My mistake.

joe b · 04-03-2009, 08:21 PM

HI I have a bottlejack out of a landrover. it is short and extends purty high

Sammy · 04-03-2009, 10:25 PM

I usually use a 1.5 ton bottle jack too. Plus a short 2 X 4 10-12 " for use in the mud seems thats wear I usually end up jacking stuff.

eightbanger · 04-04-2009, 09:33 AM

Just bought a new Bottle Jack for this very same reason, it's a 4T but very small fully extended the whole thing measures 13-1/2 inches. I think thats more than enough to get ground clearence on an inflated tire.

BLAZERMAN · 04-04-2009, 04:01 PM

I bought a Suburban years ago and in it was a bumper jack that was hydraulic, it breaks down and works very well on these years of trucks. I believe it is period correct and was distributed by Hickey.

**Stocker** · 04-04-2009, 04:25 PM

I'd recommend a 3 ton, b/c I like a little extra (in fact, that's what I have). The screw extension helps, and you can always throw in a sturdy block of wood if needed -- but never use a concrete or cinder block.

67dragtruck · 04-04-2009, 06:46 PM

It seems like most of them would not have enough stroke to lift it high enough to get the spare on. I'm surprise some have had luck with these. The other problem I would see is that they aren't very stable with the small pad. In a parking lot it might be ok, but if you were on the side of the road it might be dangerous.

texanidiot25 · 04-04-2009, 09:09 PM

I have the little bottle jack that came with the truck. Not sure how low it can go, but it can lift high enough to get a 30" tire clear off the ground. Though I may need a new one, it's gear inside is skipping as I lift up.

**special-K** · 04-04-2009, 10:37 PM

Bottle jacks are rated by weight/tonnage.Just go by what the vehicle weighs and allow for loads.
Any jack will raise the vehicle enough to remove the tire/wheel.Set it on a wood block if it`s too short.

Daves72'GMC · 04-05-2009, 12:33 AM

where can you buy bottle jacks?

**Stocker** · 04-05-2009, 12:38 AM

Just about any auto parts store, or Wally World, or Harbor Freight, or Sears, or....

04-03-2009, 05:14 PM	#1
gregorydh Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 6	Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack Due to a misunderstanding about the intent of my previous post, I am reposting this question. My '72 Chevy C10 did not come with a jack for changing tires, etc. I intend to acquire from a store a new generic bottle jack to carry in the truck, to replace what originally came with my truck but is no longer with it. What I am looking for is a recommendation on the size of bottle jack I need. I am not asking anyone to provide me a jack, and I am not asking where I could acquire an OEM jack. I would simply like to know, in the experience of people on this forum, how big of a bottle jack do I need? I'm primarily concerned about needed lift height, so that I can get a front or rear wheel off the ground to change a tire using the recommended jack points. My suspension is stock, with no fancy wheels or large tires.

04-03-2009, 05:46 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack Good topic for those of us who have no jacks... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 04-04-2009 at 09:47 AM. Reason: Correcting response

04-03-2009, 05:59 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack let the air out of a tire and measure how much clearance you have on what you want to jackup thats the size you'll need in an emergancy flat tire situation __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-03-2009, 06:15 PM	#4
gregorydh Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 6	Re: Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack 70cst, Sorry for duplicating your post. I wasn't expecting you would repost my initial request, so I started this new very carefully phrased post. Are all newbies this much of a hassle, or am I uniquely annoying?

04-03-2009, 09:35 PM	#6
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack I have a 1.5 ton bottle jack that works.It has the screw out part in the cylinder shaft that extends about 5". Also, have you tried the factory screw jack from a 73/87 Chevy truck? I have used the bottle jack on my 68,but not the screw jack. Stupid truck had the original tires on it when I bought it and one had the audacity to go flat on me!Seems nothing lasts very long anymore! Mike.

04-03-2009, 07:40 PM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack gregorydh my apologies...I guess I need to learn how to interpret the way the phrase "Want to buy" is applied. I took it one way and it is apparent that way of interpretation was the wrong way. My mistake. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 04-03-2009 at 08:08 PM.

04-03-2009, 08:21 PM	#9
joe b Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: milford,ne. Posts: 51	Re: Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack HI I have a bottlejack out of a landrover. it is short and extends purty high

04-03-2009, 10:25 PM	#10
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack I usually use a 1.5 ton bottle jack too. Plus a short 2 X 4 10-12 " for use in the mud seems thats wear I usually end up jacking stuff. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

04-04-2009, 09:33 AM	#11
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack Just bought a new Bottle Jack for this very same reason, it's a 4T but very small fully extended the whole thing measures 13-1/2 inches. I think thats more than enough to get ground clearence on an inflated tire. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

04-04-2009, 04:01 PM	#12
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack I bought a Suburban years ago and in it was a bumper jack that was hydraulic, it breaks down and works very well on these years of trucks. I believe it is period correct and was distributed by Hickey. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

04-04-2009, 04:25 PM	#13
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,696	Re: Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack I'd recommend a 3 ton, b/c I like a little extra (in fact, that's what I have). The screw extension helps, and you can always throw in a sturdy block of wood if needed -- but never use a concrete or cinder block. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

04-04-2009, 06:46 PM	#14
67dragtruck Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bethlehem, GA, USA Posts: 389	Re: Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack It seems like most of them would not have enough stroke to lift it high enough to get the spare on. I'm surprise some have had luck with these. The other problem I would see is that they aren't very stable with the small pad. In a parking lot it might be ok, but if you were on the side of the road it might be dangerous. __________________ No more dragtruck for me. I'm building a new ride though. It's a '71 fleetside, 400 sbc, 700R4. Working on it now, finally. Soon to have Edelbrock Pro Flo EFI, Vintage Air, 1 piece windows, buddy buckets, etc. My new build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post2861817 Best pass with the old dragtruck: 5.32 @ 131.6 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.25 60' Fogger/Plate 2003 Best pass with the street 406 hydraulic roller motor w/ mild plate tuneup 5.93 @ 114 mph 1/8 mile w/ a 1.29 60' 2003 or 2004

04-04-2009, 09:09 PM	#15
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack I have the little bottle jack that came with the truck. Not sure how low it can go, but it can lift high enough to get a 30" tire clear off the ground. Though I may need a new one, it's gear inside is skipping as I lift up.

04-04-2009, 10:37 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack Bottle jacks are rated by weight/tonnage.Just go by what the vehicle weighs and allow for loads. Any jack will raise the vehicle enough to remove the tire/wheel.Set it on a wood block if it`s too short. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-05-2009, 12:33 AM	#17
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Re: Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack where can you buy bottle jacks?



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04-05-2009, 12:38 AM	#18
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,696	Re: Request for RECOMMENDATION on needed size of bottle jack Just about any auto parts store, or Wally World, or Harbor Freight, or Sears, or.... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

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