I need a Super-Sized Floor Jack!

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I’m looking for recommendations on a good floor jack for this truck. Mine has a max height of 19”. The RHO frame sits at 17”, so I only get 2” of lift which is not enough to get the tires off the ground.
Thanks for your help!
Kevin
 

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Check your local Harbor Freight.

They have some very nice off-road jacks...

Ranch and I think alike.... :)
 
Yeah I have a HF low profile with great height. On our trucks, you dont lift by the frame. You use the lower front control arm and rear end. Will probably need really high jack stands though.

Chris
 
Speaking of lifting by the control arm, I’ve found the RHO front lift point & it consists of a slight “dome” shaped nub on the rear of the front control arms. I wonder if Ram sells adapters to fit this nub & avoid scratching/damaging the control arm?

Some manufacturers, like BMW and Tesla, require special adapters to safely lift their vehicles.

Either way, it’s way better than the hash pattern lift spot on the Ram DS lower control arm. That was a jack slip away from disaster!
 
I’m looking for recommendations on a good floor jack for this truck. Mine has a max height of 19”. The RHO frame sits at 17”, so I only get 2” of lift which is not enough to get the tires off the ground.
Thanks for your help!
Kevin
Try lifting from the rear axle or front control arms.
 
I’m looking for recommendations on a good floor jack for this truck. Mine has a max height of 19”. The RHO frame sits at 17”, so I only get 2” of lift which is not enough to get the tires off the ground.
Thanks for your help!
Kevin
Go ahead and measure the hole diameter of where the jack pad sits, save some $$ and having another floor jack taking up space. Order yourself a floor jack extension. Just verify if your jack saddle is a drop in, screw in/on, or pin mount - they make them for all types. I had to grab one for lifting up my SxS. But like a few others said, lift from the A-arm or axle... and use jack stands.

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https://www.amazon.com/Short-Round-Saddle-Extension-Drop/dp/B0CJ3Z46MK?th=1

https://www.jbtools.com/esco-equipm...cT8empem6y_9XHisaiy6QMvZjUZpcRDhoCY_YQAvD_BwE

https://tiresupplynetwork.com/produ...e-floor-jack-extension?variant=39579006533694

 
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