Included scissor jack question

[tigereye]

Never owned an off-roader before, so probably a dumb question. I had an old Taurus, and the scissor jack that came with that was flimsy and bent easily. I can't see it handling something like the Bronco. Given what comes with the rangers and F-150s and Jeeps today, is whatever jack they include likely to be up to the task of changing a sasquatch tire if my wife gets a flat on the side of the road? I know a lot of heavy off-roaders carry something like a HyLift, but wanting to see what the thoughts are for a daily driver type of situation. I also realize that a 35" tire with wheel is heavy, and in this scenario, I'm getting a call and coming to change the tire, but just looking for thoughts on the jack right now.

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[Edelfin]

Hmm... I've changed my sister's Jeep tire before with the included scissor jack and it was fine. That was with 33" tires and it did take a while. A 35" might make the optional Recovery Kit or AAA something to think about. But yes, it will come with a jack and probably just the standard version even for Sasquatch package. Sometimes there is an included base that gives you a little more room.


Here's a video of what's included in the 2020 Wrangler for comparison:



Here's what a base would look like (just the orange block to put under the jack):

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/j...CdIcCO7MPyNr4qHnVPtQDZqtPNiSjToIaAurHEALw_wcB

 

[Rick Astley]

I still miss the death traps that were 1960's bumper jacks. Great memories replacing the fuel pump in the Bird using one of these (without the OSHA approved safety base plate.... That slides on any surface and increases the likelihood of death and/or dismemberment).

Anyway, on topic: Ford is required to provide equipment to safely lift the vehicle. Customers dying on roadays, crushed by their vehicle was permissible in the '60's when men were men and sheep were scared, but not any longer.

 

[Chrism81]

I hope it's a decent jack. I just got 2 screws in my tire the other day and what a piece of shit the jack is. Granted I just have a small mazda, but man that jack seemed iffy for that car.

 

[L8apex]

There's a reason why most included jacks are called "widow-makers" , and the first thing you do once a vehicle is up in the air is throw the spare under the pinch welds.

Edit: Just to be clear you should never work on a car while it's up on a jack if it's avoidable - jack stands only. A roadside repair is one of those times where some risk is necessary, but do what you can to mitigate it.

 

[Xodric]

You should get a hydraulic bottle jack over a scissor jack. Especially if off-roading.

 

[mikeandmiki]

Ypu should get a hydraulic bottle jack over a scissor jack. Especially if off-roading.

My F-350 came with a hydraulic bottle jack so maybe the Bronco will too

 

[Straight 6]

And also make sure you didn't get your jack stands at harbor freight

 

[SamG]

this is what comes with the 4unner. likely something similar to this would be with the bronco.,

 

[MVP]

Ypu should get a hydraulic bottle jack over a scissor jack. Especially if off-roading.

Yep go to Home Depot and get a bottle jack. Then head over to Safejack and get some accessories so the truck won’t slip off that little nub on the bottle jack.

https://safejacks.com/collections/bottle-jack-accessories/products/3-piece-starter-kit

 

[Lindy08]

Yep go to Home Depot and get a bottle jack. Then head over to Safejack and get some accessories so the truck won’t slip off that little nub on the bottle jack.

https://safejacks.com/collections/bottle-jack-accessories/products/3-piece-starter-kit

good info.

 

[MVP]

good info.

Yeah they are really solid pieces. I got a little canvas bag and put the bottle jack and the starter kit pieces in it and put them in my truck. I had looked into the Hi Lift jack but then I had seen all the injuries with it and decided a bottle jack was better for me.

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