![]() |
![]() |
#1 |
Pronounced "Pew-al-up"
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Puyallup, Washington
Posts: 845
|
Advice on jack
Anyone out there know where I can get a jack that works with a 1970 chev?? Mine came without one and I am still driving without.Murpheys Law Clearly State's what is going to happen next.....
Any advice would be helpful.... ![]()
__________________
Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: escondido, ca 92026
Posts: 1,222
|
the factory jacks left much to be desired..... if you gotta have one, go ask on the parts board.... otherwise, a small hydraulic floor jack would be a better choice.
__________________
'72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Member since 2000
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico
Posts: 7,879
|
i got one , how much do they run for, need some cleaning though. should i post some pics?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Orem, Utah
Posts: 7,921
|
A bottle jack doesn't take up much space and can be pretty useful.
__________________
I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Austin, TX, USA
Posts: 7,721
|
I personally really like the factory jack... I even added one to my car trailers tool box. I have supplemented my OEM jack with a Hi-Lift in both my trucks as well. In the Jimmy mounted behind the seat, and in the truck mounted underneath the rail at the rear of the drivers side of the bed.
__________________
44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
|
At Target you can get a gay lookin little bottle jack that does not weigh too much, will lift the truck high enough to do what needs to be done, (a 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive truck anyways) is 10 times more stable than a stocker, and comes in a little faggy plastic case.
I love mine. ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Cantankerous Geezer
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bel Aire, KS
Posts: 6,264
|
One problem with the bottle jacks is they usually don't get low enough when you need them most, especially if you're truck is lowered. Put an empty wheel on the front of your truck and set it on the ground. Then see how low of a jack you need. Ever try to find something for blocks so you can make a two step jack when you're stranded? It's not fun.
As for the factory jacks, I've change a lot of flats using them. Not the best by a long shot, but they will get the job done. Helps a lot to have a square of plywood to sit one on in the soft dirt.
__________________
Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine. ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Pronounced "Pew-al-up"
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Puyallup, Washington
Posts: 845
|
![]()
Hey Longhornman,
Im taking your advice and getting the one with the nice pretty bag.... I hope it comes in orange.. ![]()
__________________
Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 | |
1969 Custom 30 wrecker
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Pottsville, Pa
Posts: 2,611
|
Quote:
![]() The 73-ups have a jack that might work too. These can usually be found easier. I carry a small floor jack on the passenger side floor. It's right next to my 4 way lug wrench and fire extinquisher! Be prepared. ![]()
__________________
Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|