Best solution for a jack??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 04-03-2009, 04:20 PM

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Hi, all. My recently acquired '72 C10 doesn't have the original jack kit (how many do?), and I would like to knwo whare is the best palce to buy a jack. My truck has original suspension, not lifted or modified in any way.

My question is, is a bottle jack the best solution to replace the original jack kit, for lifting both the front and back? If so, what is the max lift height I need if I lift from the recommended lift points (such as lower A frame support in front, if I recall correctly)?

Here is a great thread with pictures of the original kit, and it states that the jack is 16" raised. Does that sound right? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=jack

cdowns · 04-03-2009, 04:32 PM

the clearance under the aa frames with a flat is less than 6inches the same thing with trailing arms or the axel tube so a bottle jack would need to be used on the frame rails which are alot higher than most bottle jacks//what i always carried was the cheapo $20 floor jacks stored in back of the seat// those are chancy at best but in an emergancy situation can usually get the wheel off the ground to change , always carry a can or two of instaflat stuff

Sinister · 04-03-2009, 04:35 PM

I have a bottle jack. I lift under the trailing arm or a-arm, it only has to go up a couple inches.

**Palf70Step** · 04-03-2009, 04:51 PM

I have a 1.5 ton floor jack I carry. It has it's own little case to keep it under control. When the 70 becomes road worthy I'll move my floor mounted box with the tools and jack to it. I also carry a small piece of wood to sit the jack on.

I currently keep in the 70 the bottle jack that came with my 2002. They are close to the same size as the original and the jack rods store nicely in a case. You might find one in a junkyard on a trashed out truck. The bottle jacks from the newer (2003 & up) Dodges and GM trucks are almost identical, so you can widen your possibilities on finding one that way.

68_Bowtie · 04-03-2009, 04:54 PM

Bottle jack for me as well. That's what I kept in my 67' thru the 80's and now I keep it in my 68', along with a 12 " 2x4 for soft ground.

cdowns · 04-03-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinister

I have a bottle jack. I lift under the trailing arm or a-arm, it only has to go up a couple inches.

how about with a flat tire does it still fit?

**Boog** · 04-03-2009, 05:16 PM

I have a scizzor jack bought from GM. It goes down to about 3 or 4 inches high to 16 or 18 or so. Stores easy enough too.

*b-rad* · 04-03-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

carry a can or two of instaflat stuff

i would not use it inless u are going to put a new tire on it.most shops will not piug a tire if u have used it in there.

But with tire slime i have always had good luck with it

Sinister · 04-03-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

how about with a flat tire does it still fit?

DOH, good point. I'll have to check on that.

04-03-2009, 04:32 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Best solution for a jack??? the clearance under the aa frames with a flat is less than 6inches the same thing with trailing arms or the axel tube so a bottle jack would need to be used on the frame rails which are alot higher than most bottle jacks//what i always carried was the cheapo $20 floor jacks stored in back of the seat// those are chancy at best but in an emergancy situation can usually get the wheel off the ground to change , always carry a can or two of instaflat stuff __________________ 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, 04:35 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Best solution for a jack??? I have a bottle jack. I lift under the trailing arm or a-arm, it only has to go up a couple inches. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

04-03-2009, 04:51 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Best solution for a jack??? I have a 1.5 ton floor jack I carry. It has it's own little case to keep it under control. When the 70 becomes road worthy I'll move my floor mounted box with the tools and jack to it. I also carry a small piece of wood to sit the jack on. I currently keep in the 70 the bottle jack that came with my 2002. They are close to the same size as the original and the jack rods store nicely in a case. You might find one in a junkyard on a trashed out truck. The bottle jacks from the newer (2003 & up) Dodges and GM trucks are almost identical, so you can widen your possibilities on finding one that way. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-03-2009, 04:54 PM	#5
68_Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Claremore OK Posts: 52	Re: Best solution for a jack??? Bottle jack for me as well. That's what I kept in my 67' thru the 80's and now I keep it in my 68', along with a 12 " 2x4 for soft ground. __________________ 68' SWB 355 CID since 1987 89' S15 4WD 4.3 08' VTX 1300R 08' Chevrolet HHR (Wife's ride) "That man right there is the best sprint car driver in the whole ---damned country!" 1974- Indianapolis- AJ Foyt pointing out Jan Opperman in the garage.

04-03-2009, 05:16 PM	#7
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Best solution for a jack??? I have a scizzor jack bought from GM. It goes down to about 3 or 4 inches high to 16 or 18 or so. Stores easy enough too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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