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Hey All

I scoured the site, but didnt find any data specific to bigbolts.

What jack should I be carrying in my 2 ton?
I have nothing. I dont need to be original, just functional.

I would go with a "hi-Lift/and or a hydraulic bottle jack. just speaking from a utility and ease of use standpoint.

I would carry a 5 ton bottle jack and some blocks so you can lift either axle a couple of inches off the ground. Make sure you have the correct blocks before you need them.

I have always used a hi-lift floor jack when I've used my trucks. I got a sears/craftsman high-lift/SUV 6000lb one about 8 years ago and have never had a problem with it. It has the nice feature of a quick lift till it hits the load then it works normal. It is a little heavier and more awkward to carry around then a bottle jack, but it will give you a lower lowered position which can make it much easier to use.

I have used it primarily with my 16' Flatbed car truck, with and without a trailer. I have changed tires fully loaded w/o a problem. I am 8000lb empty on the truck so loaded about 11-12k lbs plus trailer tongue weight....but when you do some math 6000lb is a lot of lift and you should never need more. Even when I am fully loaded lifting the rear duals off the ground is only going to be in the 4000lb range max...and with the high lift jacks you really don't have much need for blocking and a floor jack has a lot more stability than a bottle jack does.(not that you should need it if jacking safely any way though)

Tad

thanks everybody, I will see if my aluminum floor jack fits behind the seat and if it has the throw to get her off the ground. carrying wood blocks is a great idea. I have a 1960s mercedes limo, which weighs about 6,000 pounds and it has a wooden block about 1 foot square and about 2 inches thick. Its covered in loop pile carpeting to give it a bit of traction.

speaking of behind the seat, what is the filter that is behind the seat on the passenger side next to the gas tank filler? It is a can about 4 inches in diameter with a flat head screw in the top.

A jack stand or two is also a good idea. Especially in these days of cheap, leaky [censored], Chinese made everything.

Hey Jay Brown, Welcome!! That "filter" behind your seat would be the breather for your hydro-vac. If you step on the brake,and hear a "huffing" noise for a second,it's the hydro-vac,taking air in through the filter.

Is there a part number for the actual filter element? i just have the can, no filter.

I just removed the hydrovac to get rebuilt.
Is all the vacuum hoses just standard vacuum hose (2 sizes) or is there something special about the vacuum hose. I dont think o, but wanted to ask.

`So are you guys carrying around spare tires and if so, where?
Mine's a stake dump, looks kind of limited on placement for a carrier.
I don't know where I could mount one, even if I had an extra wheel and tire.

Thanks,
D.

if its a dually you already have your spare.

Some of the trucks had a spare rack that bolted on the bottom of the frame rear of the axle. thus far I have not come across a complete set up. make sure at least one of your jacking blocks has enough size to provide a stable base if you have to do a change on sandy soil.

I have a partial under-frame spare tire holder on the back of my '46 1 1/2 ton.

Tad

That was my thinking.
D.

my spare tire is behind and above the rear end. it took me 2 hours to take it off, the bolts and wing nuts are rusted. the tire is dry rotted too.

and frankly i dont know if i could change a rear tire on uneven ground at night on the side of the road. i might need to install an air compressor and carry an impact wrench.