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Like the title says, what do you guys use? I have my original jack, but I'm not about to trash my bumper using it. I assume nobody else would either.
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i use a hydraulic extended 1 ton with quick lift foot pedal and plastic wheel no noise from iron wheel  :tool:. the best i ever bought in lifting tool.

 I went to the local you-pick-it and bought a scissors jack for $8...works great.   I also bought a doughnut mini spare there for $12.   

In my garage i use a standard floor jack.   

Speaking of jacks...can the K-Frame be used as a jacking point? 

Here's mine  :)

Actually, that's my trailer-queen/show jack.  I have a couple of older Hein-Werners that I use in the garage. 

Yes, K-frame is a good jacking point.

Quote from: Floyd on December 01, 2019, 06:49:03 AM
Here's mine  :)

Actually, that's my trailer-queen/show jack.  I have a couple of older Hein-Werners that I use in the garage. 

Yes, K-frame is a good jacking point.

That's awesome

Thanks - Pre-resto pic

Harbor Freight floor jack under the K-Frame or center section of rear end.

I should have specified, the one you carry in the trunk for when you get a flat out on the road. I have been carrying a small bottle jack, but I figured there must be better options.

I use this in my Barracuda and it mounts where the original goes. Just use a bungee cord to hold it there. You could get these at pick and pull for a few bucks and they work well under the frame or rear end and much safer than a bumper jack.

I would use CAA.  :alan2cents:

When I used to show my Duster Twister I would display it everywhere with the two wheels off of it...I would carry a tote in the trunk with a small hydraulic jack from CTC, small jack stands that I welded plates to the bottom of and a piece of plywood for under the jack....real PITA.
These days I think if I got a flat tire I would just call CAA.

Quote from: mopar jack on December 01, 2019, 07:51:41 AM
I use this in my Barracuda and it mounts where the original goes. Just use a bungee cord to hold it there. You could get these at pick and pull for a few bucks and they work well under the frame or rear end and much safer than a bumper jack.

What is that out of? Don't think I've seen a jack like that one.

Don't know what kind of car, pick and pull had them piled in a corner. My friend who has multiple chevies and mopars recommended it,said they were used in later cars

I like this concept, jack and stand all in one, I have it on my amazon wish list, we'll see after Christmas if I need to buy a couple!

Ben

Hey that is pretty cool Ben  :twothumbsup:

I have one of these in my trunk.  Mine is a different brand though. I also have carry a piece of plywood to put it on in case ground is soft and some blocks of wood.

https://emdia.com/products/torin-big-red-hydraulic-trolley-floor-jack-with-carrying-case-25-ton-capacity?cid=331271046&aid=1167681535760812&eid=&tid=pla-4576579713047255&ul=&mt=e&n=o&d=c&dm=&dt&sn&adid=&k=&p=&pc=&ap=&brcnmrracc&msclkid=9a90993987841e242845c4dd0d0c3176

This is what I carry to avoid using the bumper jack. It's from a second gen Dodge Neon. The deep socket and extension are used to clear the Magnum 500 center caps. Once my Dynacorn piece is welded in I might have more faith in the bumper jack.

Stay with what you are using. Our bumpers are more decoration than any thing else.  :alan2cents:

I used a portable floor jack in a case for years on my cuda when i raced it. It work well at the strip to change from street to strip tires but eventually it started to leak and became unreliable. I would never again use a bumper jack on my cars as i had done for years as i believe it caused a lot distortion to the  top of the car. I had a 73 challenger bought new and after 20 years it looked like someone had pounded on top of the car. The same for my 71 Road runner.

I agree with staying off the bumpers. :o

Wondering...the newer car scissor jacks are really made for lifting at the pinch weld area of the rocker. Does anybody do that?
I lift from the spring/axle plate in the rear,  control arm or 'K' in the front.

I have carried but not used a scissor jack , never used it though , I would lift under the control arms or diff no the pinch weld area

In process or replacing my 904 with an A518.   

To get car high enough to clear bell housing taking the 904 out, used an engine hoist, and put chains around the front bumper supports, then under bumper with old rug protecting the bumper, and hoisted entire front end up.   Rear was on jack stands...  was nervous...but it worked... 

Will repeat when i put in the A518, damn transmission jack adds a good 10-12 inches of height.  Ill take a picture when i do it.

Quote from: chargerdon on December 14, 2019, 05:45:43 AM
In process or replacing my 904 with an A518.   

To get car high enough to clear bell housing taking the 904 out, used an engine hoist, and put chains around the front bumper supports, then under bumper with old rug protecting the bumper, and hoisted entire front end up.   Rear was on jack stands...  was nervous...but it worked... 

Will repeat when i put in the A518, damn transmission jack adds a good 10-12 inches of height.  Ill take a picture when i do it.

Always thought backing the rears up onto floor ramps before trans removal would be a good idea? Then when you lift the front you should be in great shape? :dunno:

$400 for a used Kwik Lift was money well spent when I did my 518 swap.

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