hey guys bought my truck used, and it never came with a jack. I purchased a jack today that has a lifting height of up to 24" so I can jack my truck at the frame rails and actually get my tire to come off the ground decently to change out a flat if need be. I already tested it out and it worked like a charm. Only question is this scissor jack is only rated for 2 tons. Is my 2006 dodge 1500 qc 4x4 too heavy for this thing??

 

Nope.

That would have to be 2 tons, ON ONE WHEEL. So I think you're fine.

Just remember, cars used to come with scissor jacks, and those cars weighed more than these trucks in some cases.

 

If you saw the jack that came with the truck you would be more then happy knowing you have an RV jack

 

^THAT.


Has anybody ever actually used the jack that came with their truck? I mean stock for stock....

 

I used the stock jack once, I had to crank the damn thing for like 5 minutes just to hit the lower control arm

 

If I'm in town, I don't worry about a jack. I have on-board air and a hose. If that doesn't work I have a can of fix-a-flat. If that doesn't work I have towing on my insurance.

If I'm out of town I do carry a 3 ton floor jack

 

^Man I wish I had that stuff on my truck.
I don't even have spare. I might as well take mine out and save some MPG.

 

Don't feel bad, go price a Pirelli 325/45/24 tire and see why I don't have a spare either. Hence why I carry an air hose and fix-a-flat just in case.

Humor me, go price the tire and post how much you find them for.

 

What model do you have? That makes a difference you know.



(sort of joking, but not really)

*edit*

Nevermind.

Found it:

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...=TXTINT&cs=325

 

As far as I am aware, there are only 2 companies that make a 325/45/24, Pirelli and Yokohama