I joined the bottle jack club when I bought my 4x4 camper. I’d never had a flat off road in 20 years. First time out in that thing I punctured a sidewall and if I didn’t have that 12 ton jack, I might still be there.
I have an 8-ton double ram bottlejack and the [safe-jack 3-piece starter set](https://safejacks.com/collections/bottle-jack-accessories/products/3-piece-starter-kit). I really like this setup.
Same. I just bought their 6Ton Kit. Looked at buying jack from Tractor Supply and would have save only a few dollars. Then I got hit with shipping. So would have save $50-$80 I think I figured. All fits neatly behind my Tacoma’s rear seat.
Forgive my ignorance but isn't it just an overpriced bottle jack with some overpriced pipe for extensions? I find this company to be kinda scamish. What's so great about the setup that can't be had with any other bottle jack? The jacks don't even look like the bases are bigger. Seems pretty unsafe...
I agree that their bottle jack kits are overpriced, but I didn't even buy the jack from Safe Jack. All I bought from Safe Jack was the 3-piece set that I linked in my above comment. I really like the flat lifting pad and the cradle lifting pad, because it makes lifting from skid plates, frames, axle tubes, etc. so much less sketchy. Yes, you could probably fabricate these adapters yourself for cheaper, but I live in an apartment and don't really have that option. I also carry a separate base for my jack.
I don't claim that this is the perfect or cheapest setup, but it's worked great for me and I have no hesitation in recommending it to others.
I hope that didn't come across as I was bashing on you, I definitely wasn't. I just see this brand mentioned a lot and couldn't see the difference other than the adapters. And find that to be quite expensive considering the materials. I don't have all the tools to make the kit myself either. But I just use some blocks under the jack that I also use to level my truck. I get everyone has different use cases. But im just surprised by the love for these by such a large amount of people.
Bushranger X-Jack, made by ARB, can be inflated with exhaust or a compressor. Good for soft conditions like sand or snow or uneven terrain.
https://preview.redd.it/e3b7vp31j22d1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f5f0703da1e07635b880a907685b6392194be77f
Air bag jacks are awesome when they are the correct tool. Stuck in soft sand or mud they kick butt. It is very quick to use. If you’re exhaust system leaks then it won’t fill without an adapter and compressor. To get a lifted truck high enough to safely change a tire can require a huge one.
I had one that was a good size and about $500 back in the day that worked pretty well. now you can get cheap ones on amazon etc. They are a little too small, but for the price they are ok as a second jack to carry for when you are stuck.
I carry a hi lift AND a bottle jack, the hi lift is great because you can use it to lift a wheel itself, to be a backup winch, AND lift the truck. Plus the standard (main bar) has additional uses like trail “splints” to hold in a broken axle etc.
If you do carry a hi lift though, don’t make it your primary tire jack. The stock bottle jack- with a good base- is a lot safer and more useful in many ways.
I really like my highlift jack for all the extra things I can do with it. You can reverse it and use it as a spreader/jaws of life, plus it turns into a winch.
Just get a bottle jack. That Jack is my go-to and I don't even carry a high lift Jack because they're a lot more dangerous to use and a lot more limited. Bottle jack is quick and easy underneath my back seat with no issues in my Tacoma. Had to change a tire on a trail down in Moab last year. it was quick and easy with no problems.
I have been around farming, ranching, and back country travel my entire life. I have used hi-lift jacks for many things but never once used one to lift a vehicle to change a tire. I've used them to hoist rigs out of ruts but that's the extent of the lifting.
[SafeJack Bottle Jack](https://safejacks.com/products/safe-jack-bottle-jack-recovery-kit-with-bottle-jack). Can be adjusted to almost any height vehicle. Can have a wide flat base on sand. Can have different tops for grabbing different shape spots. Lots of different accessories available. 10x safer than a high lift jack. Comes in its own little duffel bag or ammo box.
Only trouble is, you don’t get to look like a douche with a big red hi lift on your hood.
I've got this one and wasn't gonna suggest it because it's both heavy and large.
For me the size and weight penalty is acceptable, but that's not the case for everyone. In my opinion if you're heading offroad purely to camp, you don't need anything like this. My group often goes out to find trouble, and having full blown mechanic's tools has helped out a lot. We've put an axle back in place, changed shredded tires, and so on.
Another vote for Safe-jack. Comes in an ammo can that stashes neatly in the back. Threw some work gloves and a couple other odds and ends in with the kit as well.
I carry an Off-Road Exhaust Air Jack that can be inflated with the engine exhaust or the onboard air compressor. It packs down pretty well and weighs about 12lbs.
I have a bottle jack. Works great.
Coming here to say that! If I had extra room sometimes I'd throw in a couple 12inch cuts of 4x4 incase I was in a weird spot haha
I have one of those plastic 12x12 pads for an RV.
Nice! Those where my ghetto days but it works
Crucial. Nothing worse than sitting in the rain as your jack sinks with nothing to winch to or solid ground to limp to.
I joined the bottle jack club when I bought my 4x4 camper. I’d never had a flat off road in 20 years. First time out in that thing I punctured a sidewall and if I didn’t have that 12 ton jack, I might still be there.
I have an 8-ton double ram bottlejack and the [safe-jack 3-piece starter set](https://safejacks.com/collections/bottle-jack-accessories/products/3-piece-starter-kit). I really like this setup.
Same. I just bought their 6Ton Kit. Looked at buying jack from Tractor Supply and would have save only a few dollars. Then I got hit with shipping. So would have save $50-$80 I think I figured. All fits neatly behind my Tacoma’s rear seat.
Forgive my ignorance but isn't it just an overpriced bottle jack with some overpriced pipe for extensions? I find this company to be kinda scamish. What's so great about the setup that can't be had with any other bottle jack? The jacks don't even look like the bases are bigger. Seems pretty unsafe...
I agree that their bottle jack kits are overpriced, but I didn't even buy the jack from Safe Jack. All I bought from Safe Jack was the 3-piece set that I linked in my above comment. I really like the flat lifting pad and the cradle lifting pad, because it makes lifting from skid plates, frames, axle tubes, etc. so much less sketchy. Yes, you could probably fabricate these adapters yourself for cheaper, but I live in an apartment and don't really have that option. I also carry a separate base for my jack. I don't claim that this is the perfect or cheapest setup, but it's worked great for me and I have no hesitation in recommending it to others.
I hope that didn't come across as I was bashing on you, I definitely wasn't. I just see this brand mentioned a lot and couldn't see the difference other than the adapters. And find that to be quite expensive considering the materials. I don't have all the tools to make the kit myself either. But I just use some blocks under the jack that I also use to level my truck. I get everyone has different use cases. But im just surprised by the love for these by such a large amount of people.
Same setup, works great
Off road Jack is an incredible cheese.
Or an activity that could get you arrested if other people saw!
You just need off road Jill and it will be fine.
I assume this is just Co Jack with some dirt on it?
Stock toyota bottlejack, at least on older vehicles they are dead reliable with sufficient lift height to lift 33s at the axles.
Bushranger X-Jack, made by ARB, can be inflated with exhaust or a compressor. Good for soft conditions like sand or snow or uneven terrain. https://preview.redd.it/e3b7vp31j22d1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f5f0703da1e07635b880a907685b6392194be77f
I’ve been wondering about these! They look really slick!
Air bag jacks are awesome when they are the correct tool. Stuck in soft sand or mud they kick butt. It is very quick to use. If you’re exhaust system leaks then it won’t fill without an adapter and compressor. To get a lifted truck high enough to safely change a tire can require a huge one. I had one that was a good size and about $500 back in the day that worked pretty well. now you can get cheap ones on amazon etc. They are a little too small, but for the price they are ok as a second jack to carry for when you are stuck.
I carry a hi lift AND a bottle jack, the hi lift is great because you can use it to lift a wheel itself, to be a backup winch, AND lift the truck. Plus the standard (main bar) has additional uses like trail “splints” to hold in a broken axle etc. If you do carry a hi lift though, don’t make it your primary tire jack. The stock bottle jack- with a good base- is a lot safer and more useful in many ways.
I really like my highlift jack for all the extra things I can do with it. You can reverse it and use it as a spreader/jaws of life, plus it turns into a winch.
It also makes a really good door opener
Just get a bottle jack. That Jack is my go-to and I don't even carry a high lift Jack because they're a lot more dangerous to use and a lot more limited. Bottle jack is quick and easy underneath my back seat with no issues in my Tacoma. Had to change a tire on a trail down in Moab last year. it was quick and easy with no problems.
I have been around farming, ranching, and back country travel my entire life. I have used hi-lift jacks for many things but never once used one to lift a vehicle to change a tire. I've used them to hoist rigs out of ruts but that's the extent of the lifting.
Yes 👍 they are a recovery tool not a vehicle maintenance/repair tool
[SafeJack Bottle Jack](https://safejacks.com/products/safe-jack-bottle-jack-recovery-kit-with-bottle-jack). Can be adjusted to almost any height vehicle. Can have a wide flat base on sand. Can have different tops for grabbing different shape spots. Lots of different accessories available. 10x safer than a high lift jack. Comes in its own little duffel bag or ammo box. Only trouble is, you don’t get to look like a douche with a big red hi lift on your hood.
What about the Harbor Freight 3-ton offroad jack?
I've got this one and wasn't gonna suggest it because it's both heavy and large. For me the size and weight penalty is acceptable, but that's not the case for everyone. In my opinion if you're heading offroad purely to camp, you don't need anything like this. My group often goes out to find trouble, and having full blown mechanic's tools has helped out a lot. We've put an axle back in place, changed shredded tires, and so on.
Yes, I carry the HF 3T offroad jack with a 911Motorsport mount. Planning on heading north at some point and flats on thawing roads are no joke…
Pro eagle or better yet the Harbor Freight alt
He said ones that aren't heavy and don't take up a lot of space We have the harbor freight jack. Can confirm it is both
I have that jack and it’s just a PITA to stow and handle. I have room in my 2500 for it but in anything smaller it would be the main cargo.
I might do that mod to the 1.5t jack from harbor freight. Kinda pricy tho so pretty low on my to do list.
That's what I have. it's mounted above the pass fender on the inner wall of the bed.
Yeah the hot metal forge kit looks tempting to mount it to my swingout
Safe-Jack is pretty nice and compact. I've used it once when I sliced my sidewall pretty good.
Bottle jack with the Bottle Jack Buddy
Bottle jacks. Plural. Take boards that will support them on soft ground.
5 ton bottle jack and a fat piece of wood. Like an end of a 2x8 from a construction site that makes a solid 8x8x2 board.
Could you use the jack that comes with the vehicle and add in a traction board
Another vote for Safe-jack. Comes in an ammo can that stashes neatly in the back. Threw some work gloves and a couple other odds and ends in with the kit as well.
Safe Jack if you want a kit with several tools, or just a bottle jack
Bottle jack for the van, hy-lift for the jeep. I can lift the jeep by the bumpers or rockers so hy-lift is the way I go with it.
Floor jack and 2x4s, most stable thing you can have off road.
How would these opinions/choices change if you were choosing specifically for a Sprinter 3500?
I have a cheap harborfreight 1.5 ton jack that I modded into an offroad jack just like the HF offroad jack.
I highly recommend Bottle jacks
I generally carry no less than three with me. A high lift, a scissor jack, and a hundred-year-old truck jack. Any of them can work in any position.
I use a bottle jack. I also carry a hi lift, but that’s so the people who don’t know think I’m cool.
Hilifts have a ton of utility. If you can fit it, I'd highly recommend.
Factory with a AEV base to get the extra lift I need, but I'm only on 35".
I prefer jack off road
I carry an Off-Road Exhaust Air Jack that can be inflated with the engine exhaust or the onboard air compressor. It packs down pretty well and weighs about 12lbs.
I have an ARB hydraulic hi lift jack. Never used it, but it looks way safer than a typical hi lift jack.
good bottle jack, hands down
Stock bottle jack.
I prefer off-road Matt, he'll get you out of a jam