Factory jack won't lift Bronco. ***Correction - IT WILL !***

[kodiakisland]

a 4x4 block of wood

I keep a 6X6 block of wood in my Bronco at all times.

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[kodiakisland]

Absolutely. It wouldn't even approach the underside without it. I suppose I was looking for an easier method with the bottle jack, however, I do suppose I could place the wood blocks under the scissor jack... seemed a bit on the wobbly side though. Don't trust it as much as the bottle jack... and that's a stretch...

I wouldn't use those pieces of wood for anything important. Look like they'll split into a lot of pieces along every grain. Get at least a 4X4 solid block.

 

[Area51BS]

I always slid spare under vehicle as a safety margin in case jack fails. Then slide flat under while putting on spare.

 

[GrumpyVet]

Had the same leak. Now I stow my bottle jack upright in a .50 cal can ratcheted to the tie downs.

 

[Wyo]

I honestly carry a floor jack at all times. Coming from the Raptor world where flats are frequent (must be hitting all those rocks at 100 mph), I always carry a floor jack and impact wrench.

 

[X JBM X]

This. I got a flat and swapped the spare on with this, no problem.

 

[Stomper]

What max lift height do you need on a floor jack to change a SAS tire?

 

[bikesandguitars]

I gave in and bought the ARB hydraulic jack. After decades of using a farm jack, I just don’t trust my hand strength anymore. The ARB was expensive but still cheaper than new teeth or a dented panel.

 

[Lcubed]

I gave in and bought the ARB hydraulic jack. After decades of using a farm jack, I just don’t trust my hand strength anymore. The ARB was expensive but still cheaper than new teeth or a dented panel.

how do you store the ARB on/in the bronco?

the ford mount is horizontal although ARB says not to store in horizontal orientation

 

[RimrockPaul]

I have a '23 Badlands SAS, took delivery in JAN '23 and wanted to install some front mudflaps right away. Would have loved to simply remove the front tires for an easier install, however, quickly realized that the factory supplied jack wouldn't lift enough to remove them. Yes, I was attempting to lift 1 side at a time at the Ford recommended jack location. No, I do not have a lift, everything is factory. This was on my flat and level concrete driveway. No, I do not own a floor jack nor would I expect to carry it around for emergency situations. It would lift ALMOST enough off the ground but maxed out before the rubber left the ground. I was super disappointed. Is it possible that Ford decided to include the same jack for every model with no regard for vehicle height?

I since decided to purchase a bottle jack to replace the factory supplied scissor lift. I went with a Husky from Home Depot. Specifically, this one since it just barely squeezes in the factory location and has just enough lift to get the job done in the rear, and enough to get the job done in the front with the assistance of a couple of pieces of 2x4 to place under the jack. Yes, risky, however, better than nothing.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-6-Ton-Hydraulic-Bottle-Jack-HPL6B/308174827

After ~6 months of driving I went to check on the jack and sure enough, it had leaked about 1/8 teaspoon of hydraulic fluid. Never did I suspect this would work storing it horizontally, this was just a test. It failed, and I'm back to square one.

Apologies for not having pics of the failed attempt using the factory scissor lift, however, I was just so frustrated at the time!

Has anyone experienced the same, and has anyone developed a better solution?

I'd recommend using 3/4 " plywood..maybe 2 or 3 layers glued or screwed together for a base..a bit bigger than base of jack. Pine boards will split.
Bottle jacks..especially cheap Chinese ones will leak if laid down.
Also jacking from axle perch or front lower control arm will work.
Good luck. I need to check out my jack . Might be a POS like most vehicle Jack's.
Paul

 

[Billy Goat]

I honestly carry a floor jack at all times. Coming from the Raptor world where flats are frequent (must be hitting all those rocks at 100 mph), I always carry a floor jack and impact wrench.

Any road trip I take the Milwaukee 18 volt impact goes with me, A nice lighter weight 4x4 aluminum floor jack as well

 

[Billy Goat]

PS in case anyone's interested. That's the apparatus I made to single-handedly load a canoe or small boat on top of my vehicles

 

[Headsong]

Why would anyone use a scissors jack?

 

[bikesandguitars]

how do you store the ARB on/in the bronco?

the ford mount is horizontal although ARB says not to store in horizontal orientation

I usually only take it with when I’m on the trail and airing up/ down. However, it’s in the back of my Bronco now, in its storage bag standing upright cam-strapped to the rear pillar. I wouldn’t trust storing it outside of the vehicle. I’ve already used it a few times - practicing on my my truck, lifting my boat trailer to drain the bilge and lifting a buddy’s truck for a wheel change. I’m gonna give it the “highly recommend” for safety and ease of use.

 

[604Bronco]

I usually only take it with when I’m on the trail and airing up/ down. However, it’s in the back of my Bronco now, in its storage bag standing upright cam-strapped to the rear pillar. I wouldn’t trust storing it outside of the vehicle. I’ve already used it a few times - practicing on my my truck, lifting my boat trailer to drain the bilge and lifting a buddy’s truck for a wheel change. I’m gonna give it the “highly recommend” for safety and ease of use.

Mind posting some pictures of it mounted in your Bronco when you have a second?

Thanks.

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