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Old 11-05-2009, 07:59 AM
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Default The Factory Jack

The O.E.M. jack in my '02 Edge looks pretty small and convoluted in design. Do you guys carry something else, a small floor jack or some kind of after-market high-lift jack?
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Old 11-05-2009, 08:26 AM
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I take a 2 ton floor jack with me on long trips
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Old 11-05-2009, 06:45 PM
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I carry a AAA card...
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Old 11-05-2009, 06:52 PM
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I carry a AAA card...
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Old 11-05-2009, 06:56 PM
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Factory jack delete mod FTW!! By the time you get that thing outta the holder and put together it's been the hour wait time for AAA.... hehe
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Old 11-05-2009, 08:15 PM
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I used my jack handle 1 time for something and it broke in half
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Old 11-05-2009, 08:39 PM
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ive got a high lift and the factory jack. the high lift is nasty if you dont know how to use it
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Old 11-05-2009, 08:54 PM
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I carry a AAA card...
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I've used my stock jack with wooden blocks in my driveway before, not something I would want to try and do in a moment of desperation. Though now I have a farm jack courtesy of my neighbor which I sometimes take when I'm offroading, luckily I haven't had to use it yet.
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Old 11-05-2009, 09:42 PM
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I have an older Ford bottle jack, and older handle... Most of the time, in either of my vehicles there are enough tools, etc to build a car...

Never have had to replace a tire on either Ranger yet... (Knock on wood).
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Old 11-05-2009, 11:38 PM
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Harbor Freight 3000lb alum jack. got it onsale for $50




http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039


its in my tool box in the back. lifts the truck great no issues at all. really light weight to be in the tool box. and its a jack that if it gets stolen i wouldnt cry over. no way in hell I would put my Snap on jack in my truck lol
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Old 11-06-2009, 06:34 AM
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I just carry the factory jack.

When I first got the truck, I "practiced" with it for a while so when the time comes, (at midnight on the side of the road) I won't have to screw around since I already know the routine. It's good enough for me.
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Default Re: The Factory Jack

bump...

had a blowout yesterday and laughed when the factory jack wouldnt get the rim off the ground.

I do have AAA, but I'm the kind of guy who just wants to handle it himself. Thank goodness for the METRO

Do want to try and see if I can buy a bottle jack that would replace the factory one in the truck...
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Old 07-01-2011, 10:57 AM
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^^really? I used mine a couple times with no probs.
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Old 07-01-2011, 10:59 AM
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I dont carry one....even though I should
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Old 07-01-2011, 11:07 AM
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bump...

had a blowout yesterday and laughed when the factory jack wouldnt get the rim off the ground.

I do have AAA, but I'm the kind of guy who just wants to handle it himself. Thank goodness for the METRO

Do want to try and see if I can buy a bottle jack that would replace the factory one in the truck...
Jack placement is critical. It has to go under the axle in the back or under that tab on the front lower arm to get the rim off the ground.
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