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grs · 02-26-2010, 05:30 PM

I need a jack for the truck. What are you guys using. I thought about getting a 2 ton floor jack, and carry it in the bed. I need to build a box for the spare also. I plan to drive the truck from Joliet, IL. to Texas next August for the Good Guys car show. What is a good jack, and where do I buy it.

**GruntMoanCough** · 02-26-2010, 07:48 PM

A shop floor jack would be handy to have with you and if you kinda need one anyway.

Something like this would be smaller to be packing around. JMO

72BlckButy · 02-26-2010, 10:45 PM

Why not add a spare tire carrier under the bed?

BTW... I'd recommend going to the Des Moines Goodguy's.

grs · 02-26-2010, 11:18 PM

I may put a carrier under the bed. The wheel is a 20 inch one with a big tire.
It would be real hard for me to handle. The tire is about 10 inches wide.
Thanks

72BlckButy · 02-27-2010, 10:43 AM

I forgot you had a spare that matched the other set of wheels on the truck. A carrier under the bed will not work for that type of application.

Heartbeat of America · 02-27-2010, 11:39 AM

I use a 6 ton bottle jack from Northern tools, and a small brick. Fits behind seat on passenger side.

airdale94 · 02-27-2010, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heartbeat of America

I use a 6 ton bottle jack from Northern tools, and a small brick. Fits behind seat on passenger side.

I wouldn't use a clay brick. It doesn't take much pressure to break one. I like to use cut up pieces of 2x8,10,12.

Restrorob · 02-27-2010, 10:51 PM

I just bought one of THESE a couple weeks ago, Was impressed with the build quality. Light weight and small enough to lay behind a seat with the two piece handle and just plain sweet lookin....

Hubscrub · 02-27-2010, 11:45 PM

i have a simple scissor jack in my 71 works fine to change a flat i bought mine for like $12 and it don't take up much room.

grs · 02-28-2010, 03:43 PM

Hey Hubscrub. Where did you buy your scissor jack?

**mr48chev** · 03-01-2010, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heartbeat of America

I use a 6 ton bottle jack from Northern tools, and a small brick. Fits behind seat on passenger side.

I carry a somewhat similar jack and a couple of foot long pieces of 2x6. Sometimes I remember to carry the spare. Don't forget to carry a correct for the wheels and lug nuts lug wrench setup. Also the stock jacks for these trucks still work pretty well in most cases.

Slick67 · 03-01-2010, 07:04 PM

I say use the brick for a cruise control and get a nice scissor jack for the liftin!!!

D-Rat · 03-02-2010, 04:26 PM

I hit a local pick and pull and found a never used scissor jack out of a Dakota that I slid under the seat. As for the spare mounting, here's a few pics of how I did mine:

02-26-2010, 05:30 PM	#1
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Jack For Truck I need a jack for the truck. What are you guys using. I thought about getting a 2 ton floor jack, and carry it in the bed. I need to build a box for the spare also. I plan to drive the truck from Joliet, IL. to Texas next August for the Good Guys car show. What is a good jack, and where do I buy it.

02-26-2010, 07:48 PM	#2
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: Jack For Truck A shop floor jack would be handy to have with you and if you kinda need one anyway. Something like this would be smaller to be packing around. JMO Attached Images __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

02-26-2010, 10:45 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Jack For Truck Why not add a spare tire carrier under the bed? BTW... I'd recommend going to the Des Moines Goodguy's. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 02-26-2010 at 10:46 PM.

02-26-2010, 11:18 PM	#4
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: Jack For Truck I may put a carrier under the bed. The wheel is a 20 inch one with a big tire. It would be real hard for me to handle. The tire is about 10 inches wide. Thanks Last edited by grs; 02-26-2010 at 11:19 PM.

02-27-2010, 10:43 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Jack For Truck I forgot you had a spare that matched the other set of wheels on the truck. A carrier under the bed will not work for that type of application. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-27-2010, 11:39 AM	#6
Heartbeat of America Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Morrow GA Posts: 39	Re: Jack For Truck I use a 6 ton bottle jack from Northern tools, and a small brick. Fits behind seat on passenger side.

02-27-2010, 10:51 PM	#8
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Jack For Truck I just bought one of THESE a couple weeks ago, Was impressed with the build quality. Light weight and small enough to lay behind a seat with the two piece handle and just plain sweet lookin.... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 02-27-2010 at 10:53 PM.

02-27-2010, 11:45 PM	#9
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Jack For Truck i have a simple scissor jack in my 71 works fine to change a flat i bought mine for like $12 and it don't take up much room. Last edited by Hubscrub; 02-27-2010 at 11:47 PM. Reason: forgot something

02-28-2010, 03:43 PM	#10
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: Jack For Truck Hey Hubscrub. Where did you buy your scissor jack?

03-01-2010, 07:04 PM	#12
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Jack For Truck I say use the brick for a cruise control and get a nice scissor jack for the liftin!!! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

03-02-2010, 04:26 PM	#13
D-Rat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 226	Re: Jack For Truck I hit a local pick and pull and found a never used scissor jack out of a Dakota that I slid under the seat. As for the spare mounting, here's a few pics of how I did mine: __________________ 1970 CST with a screaming 400 www.nissan4wheelers.com



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