Floor Jack Advice/Recommendations

[Goriders]

Hello there.

I’ve always had summer and winter tires for my vehicles. With my new truck it’s the first time I have had dedicated rims for each set.

As such I plan on swapping out my tires myself go forward. So I’m in the market for a good floor jack. I’m looking for some advice as there seem to be a number of options out there.

Main questions would be 2 vs 3 ton capacity and max lift height. I’m guessing for just changing tires a 2 ton jack would be sufficient but a little worried about the max lift height on most of them. So might go with a 3 ton to be safe.

Any advice would be appreciated.

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[NewtoToyota]

I just picked one up from auto zone this weekend for just over $100. 2.5 ton jack that raises to just over 20". My new wheels and tires come tomorrow so that is when it's first test will be but 20" seems like more than enough height, I hope.

https://www.autozone.com/engine-and-vehicle-lift/jack/p/duralast-2-5-ton-suv-jack/189970_0_0

 

[Gurvy522]

I have a 2-ton Arcan that just barely gets high enough to get the wheels off the ground, when jacking from the frame. It's a low profile model that I use for my other car, was one of the few jacks that would get underneath it as it sits pretty low to the ground.

I did have to buy larger jack stands though, my 3-ton ones didn't go high enough. I ended up with some 6-ton ones from Harbor Freight that did the trick.

For a floor jack, to make it a bit easier if you're close, I just throw a hockey puck between the jack and the frame. Given you're from Calgary, I'm sure you must have tons of those laying around

 

[HoptownBob]

29-1/16” lift height
I don’t have one yet, but it’s on my wish list

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-off-road-jack-59136.html

 

[Gurvy522]

29-1/16” lift height
I don’t have one yet, but it’s on my wish list

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-off-road-jack-59136.html

The Daytona jacks are 40% off today! I Think there's a 3ton long reach version that gets up to 24" or so... comes out to like $165 with the discount.

 

[Goriders]

Howdy. As an update I went with a 3 ton 21” extension Torin Blackjack. Comes with a removable extension so it should also work on my daughter’s Forte as well.

Good deal on Amazon ($125) and checked out reviews on the google machine. I’ll be changing to winters in a couple of weeks. I’ll post my impressions if anyone is interested.

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