Jack

dwbr · Post by **dwbr** » February 19, 2009, 2:18 pm

does anyone know of a jack that you can put under your frame and completely lift the whole front/rear of the vehicle?, currently i use two highlift jacks, or 2 bottle jack on top cinder blocks, i would like to just have one secure and stable jack
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ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » February 19, 2009, 2:31 pm

i saw an air jack at a tire store that lifted up the whole rear at once.

i have 2 6k floor jacks that i use.

dwbr · Post by **dwbr** » February 19, 2009, 2:58 pm

yeah thats what im doing as well, but in order to lift the truck up enough with my jacks i have to put cinder blocks under them, i just dont feel secure under the truck with the jacks on top concrete blocks,
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36truck · Post by **36truck** » February 19, 2009, 3:05 pm

NEVER use cinder block anywhere a car let alone UNDER a car. They will crush in a moment without no warning crushing you.

Buy a good quality floor jack. Use one like this with jack stands.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... &viewitem=

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » February 19, 2009, 3:13 pm

mine are similar to the one on the link but 3 ton instead of 2.
also have some heavy duty jackstands that have threads on the post and a big wing nut to turn for adjustment.

dwbr · Post by **dwbr** » February 19, 2009, 3:56 pm

those wont do, i also have that type jack, i want to lift the tires off the ground by lifting the vehicle from the frame
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Post by **Greg D** » February 19, 2009, 4:07 pm

I don't know how much you have to spend but:
I believe Harbor Freight has the air powered frame jacks.
If you look around you may be able to find a used one of craigslist.
Just a couple of thoughts.

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » February 19, 2009, 5:16 pm

This is probably the safest way to go, with the use of stands.
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/3-000 ... tel1.5.htm

BigTim · Post by **BigTim** » February 19, 2009, 7:26 pm

I used some .250 wall 2" something square tubing to build a attachment for my floor jack that hit both sides of the frame at once. The frame stands were adjustable too. I sold it to a guy about 0 years ago with the intentions of builder a better one, have not got around to it yet.

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » February 19, 2009, 8:25 pm

Lost a really good friend about a year ago-crushed by his SVO Taurus.
Yes it was a jack issue-at least it was instant. You can not be too careful.

FORDBOYpete · Post by **FORDBOYpete** » February 20, 2009, 12:30 am

Hein Warner used to make an Air Powered Bumper(frame lift) Service jack.
I believe it was a Model #55. We had one. It went when I sold out my shop.
It resembles the one Jim linked to. BUT If you plan to get under it I'll say
YOU STILL NEED TO PLACE JACK STANDS UNDER YOUR FRAME!

FBp

shawns fords · Post by **shawns fords** » February 20, 2009, 12:36 am

FORDBOYpete wrote:Hein Warner used to make an Air Powered Bumper(frame lift) Service jack.
I believe it was a Model #55. We had one. It went when I sold out my shop.
It resembles the one Jim linked to. BUT If you plan to get under it I'll say
YOU STILL NEED TO PLACE JACK STANDS UNDER YOUR FRAME!

FBp

those are fancy, my step dads shop has them, and you need to be very carefull with them, he hado ne with a faulty valve that caused it to malfunction and literally poppedo ut from under the bumper, knocked him across the shop, split his head open, and he now has had herniated discs in his neck, one was replaced and others are now getting worse.
so if anyone has one of these please use it safely and make sure it is in good safe working order. that goes for all types of jacks

65 66 Ford · Post by **65 66 Ford** » February 20, 2009, 11:55 pm

Be safe get a lift. This one is portable so you can move it out of the way when not in use. It has about six fixed height positions.