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#1
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I had to change a flat tire today for the first time for this vehicle (2,400 miles , and discovered that I absolutely hate the people that decided to put that lame piece o' s**t jack in my truck. Screw-type jack that takes a hundred million turns to raise the truck enough to get the flat tire off and a spare on.
Any suggestions for something far superior (shouldn't take much) that would fit under the rear seat of my extended cab 2010, and wouldn't cost an arm and a leg?
Thanks.
Any suggestions for something far superior (shouldn't take much) that would fit under the rear seat of my extended cab 2010, and wouldn't cost an arm and a leg?
Thanks.
#2
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You can pick up a bottle jack from Harbor Fright or Walmart pretty inexpensive and they are small in size.
Harbor fright 7.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-h...ack-96647.html
Harbor fright 7.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-h...ack-96647.html
Last edited by in2pro; August 17th, 2010 at 8:54 PM.
#4
Hi BigR,
Welcome to the Chevy Forums.
That jack is my "Always buried,-always there, in case of an absolute emergency" jack.
I found a large scissors-jack out of a large SUV at the junkyard which I carry with me, and a standard hydraulic jack I bought at pep-boys which I use at home.
Don't lose that jack or the emergency jack handle. If you think they suck now, wait till you see what a dealer charges to replace them. You could buy a used forklift for that fargun much $$.
If you want a good laugh, search for the thread about people not being able to get the spare tire down. Actually, you may want to read it because it's a real eye-opener.
Welcome to the Chevy Forums.
That jack is my "Always buried,-always there, in case of an absolute emergency" jack.
I found a large scissors-jack out of a large SUV at the junkyard which I carry with me, and a standard hydraulic jack I bought at pep-boys which I use at home.
Don't lose that jack or the emergency jack handle. If you think they suck now, wait till you see what a dealer charges to replace them. You could buy a used forklift for that fargun much $$.
If you want a good laugh, search for the thread about people not being able to get the spare tire down. Actually, you may want to read it because it's a real eye-opener.
Last edited by therewolf; August 18th, 2010 at 1:52 PM.
#5
Thanks for the replies. I looked at Harbor freight and was surprised how little it costs to get a bottle jack. Doesn't have to be too high quality since you use them so little (My last Silverado I had for 10.25 years, never had a flat, never lowered the spare, I feel for the guy who bought it from me if he ever has to lower that spare). I have to check out the small floor jacks now. jack is the second person to tell me about these today.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
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