AgPete139
09/2014 OTOTM Winner
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- Joined
- Aug 12, 2007
- Messages
- 2,863
- Reaction score
- 61
- Points
- 48
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0L OHV
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- Solid Axle Swap 4x4
- Total Lift
- ~9"
- Tire Size
- 35"x12.50"x17"
I think that scissor jack works great. I've never had any problems with it before, and it fits right in with my spare tire. It just takes time, going a half crank at a time.Anyone try the damn scissor jack that came with the Fox Body Mustangs? Talk about a wobbly piece of junk.
I bought a new bottlejack for that reason, and because I hat ethe feeling of spinning the jack like a hamster. The bottlejack even ALMOST failed me before, too. Jack it below the shock mount tab...thats been the best for me. But, if youre eve ron a highway shoulder, its good practice to carry with you an 8" piece of 2"x4"...it destributes weight better, and lifts the jack an extra 2 inches...Nope it's the 2006. And both trucks were bought nearly brand new, so I know they both have the original jacks.
Looks like I need to start shopping for a bottle jack. And some new tires.
Pete