Flat Tires, Air Jacks, Etc

[jage]

As for winching with the hi-lift, distance before reset matters, so the longer jack is better. The top only allows a quick-link to a chain, right? I don't like that in recovery situations, because the vehicle shifts, tension releases, the chain drops out and then the vehicle shifts back, and there is no longer a connection.

Give me an old triangle top and d-ring any day. Now for work around the house, non-recovery, the quick link is a great idea. That said the First responder base is bad a**, and I would gladly upgrade to that on all my hi-lifts if possible.

[Greggd]

Jage ,
is absolutely correct if possible opt for the Extreme , it works great when needed for a come along , you should reference their web site for all of the various accessories as they all are worthwhile .
Greggd

[louie]

The piece on the top of the extreme jack. Wouldn't it scrape against the side of the car when using the hi-lift on the side of the van?

[Silver350]

You can remove that part until needed can't you?

[jage]

Remove or flip so it's back away from the body.

[louie]

OK. That makes sense. Figured there had to be some sort of quick removal for that top piece.

[TwoVans]

Used the 3-ton jack again today to swap my spare back out. Worked like a champ again. Really like this jack.

Sat on hold for a little over an hour to speak with All Trade Tools customer service. They confirmed that it should not be leaking oil. Also confirmed that the cause could be that I unscrewed it too far to let the jack back down. Tightened it back up, wiped it off. Hopefully it is good to go.

[rionapo]

Just spent too much time messing with my Ford OEM jack doing maintenance on the trailer. The Powebuilt jack Herb discussed in this thread is interesting. I’m curious about it and other experiences people have had. My SMB sits 20” off the ground, so the jack would work for the top end of a tire replacement, esp. w/a sturdy wood block underneath. (Chaser is a couple of inches lower so lifting it flat could be a problem.) People asked about getting it under a van with a fully flat tire. Any news there? Or, other ideas about jacks, except HiLifts please.

[1der]

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/fo...ack-25653.html

A good read - then order an H1 Jack on ebay and get the dual purpose cradle/adapter for it from Agile Offroad.

https://agileoffroad.com/product-cat...ssories/tools/

[JWA]

Originally Posted by rionapo

Just spent too much time messing with my Ford OEM jack doing maintenance on the trailer. The Powebuilt jack Herb discussed in this thread is interesting. I’m curious about it and other experiences people have had. My SMB sits 20” off the ground, so the jack would work for the top end of a tire replacement, esp. w/a sturdy wood block underneath. (Chaser is a couple of inches lower so lifting it flat could be a problem.) People asked about getting it under a van with a fully flat tire. Any news there? Or, other ideas about jacks, except HiLifts please.

The measurement under the lowest safe jacking point would be needed to best advise which jack or lift would be best for your use. The 20" you mention---which point on the van did you use?

For my 2WD vans in mostly stock configuration suspension-wise I need about 7" from the ground to the lowest lifting point, typically under the rear axle or front radius arm/I-Beam joint. That's nice for changing a wheel with a completely flat tire using the Hummer/Agile jack combo. That height is just a bit too low for the Powerbilt jack stand lift unit.

Here's a photo of the rear axle lifting point I use with any sort of portable jack

That height doesn't allow my PowerBilt jack to fit there which I consider the safest place to lift the van for tire changes.

HTH