Which floor jack do I need?

scow1 · 11-16-2009, 03:50 PM

I am looking to get a floor jack and was wondering if I could use a 3 ton floor jack or do I need to get a 4 ton floor jack? I'm getting sick and tired of the crappy one that come with the truck. It will be nice to get both front or rear wheels off of the ground when doing brakes.

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BlackedOut02 · 11-16-2009, 04:03 PM

4 tons= 8000lbs, and your not going to be lifting your whole truck with a floor jack. 3 ton would work fine

(4 ton maybe nice, but you dont NEED it)

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mverno3 · 11-16-2009, 04:24 PM

My 3.5 ton does the job just fine. You can feel it strain a little though.

Dracozny · 11-16-2009, 05:58 PM

I use a 6 ton bottle jack(doubles as my emergency jack since the stock one is a POS). I would love a floor jack but I dont even have a garage floor to work with........ as far as weight capacity with an empty truck you should be able to lift the front end entirely with a 3 ton. 4 ton is just added measure

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alramr · 11-16-2009, 09:06 PM

I have 3 ton Craftsman and does fine. Don't skimp on good jackstands either.

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revlis240 · 11-17-2009, 02:55 AM

you know...ive always wanted to know. how much exactly does a stock 12v ext cab 2wd weigh? do they have a chart with all the weights somewhere?

Abe

Dracozny · 11-17-2009, 03:01 AM

honestly depends on the truck. regular/extended/quad/mega. long/short box and not to mention the various tranny and axle options to boot. most vehicles post the vehicle weight on the door jam but all I got there is the gvaw.

here is an estimated of the 99 as an example:
1994-2001 Dodge Ram Pickup: Technical Specifications - Consumer Guide Automotive

in these cases the truck never even breaks 2.5 tons. however its prolly calculated with a gasser and 2wd.

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Last edited by Dracozny : 11-17-2009 at 03:08 AM.

kstinson · 11-17-2009, 03:15 AM

I have quite a few jacks around. A few floor jacks and a bunch of bottle jacks. In the floor jack arena I would say that a 3-ton would do about everything you need done. If you can afford larger I would just for convenience. Also between the 4-ton shop jack and 3.5-ton shop jacks that I have the 3.5-ton lifts faster. It takes more force on the handle to do so but it does go up quicker.

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scow1 · 11-17-2009, 01:33 PM

I will go with the 3 ton craftsman floor jack that is on sale now and this weekend get the 4 ton craftsman pro jack stands.

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scow1 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lake Zurich, IL Posts: 239 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts scow1's Truck Pics	Which floor jack do I need? I am looking to get a floor jack and was wondering if I could use a 3 ton floor jack or do I need to get a 4 ton floor jack? I'm getting sick and tired of the crappy one that come with the truck. It will be nice to get both front or rear wheels off of the ground when doing brakes. __________________ 99 Cummins 2500 Quad Cab SB, Access bed cover, FBD straight 5", Airdog 100, Adrenaline w/pulse, Stacked Smarty, BD stablizer, 3rd Gen Track Bar, Fluidampr, BD twins, DDP 150hp injectors, studs, HTT manifold, II injection pump, Billet Goerend trans

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11-16-2009, 04:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
BlackedOut02 Diesel Head Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Looking for 600hp with a VP Posts: 3,373 Thanks: 69 Thanked 145 Times in 99 Posts BlackedOut02's Truck Pics	4 tons= 8000lbs, and your not going to be lifting your whole truck with a floor jack. 3 ton would work fine (4 ton maybe nice, but you dont NEED it) __________________ 2002 \| QCSB \| NV4500 "Chuck Norris didn't turn 70. 70 turned Chuck Norris."

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mverno3 Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stephenville TX Posts: 46 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts mverno3's Truck Pics	My 3.5 ton does the job just fine. You can feel it strain a little though.

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Dracozny Diesel Head Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Linn County, Oregon Posts: 1,227 Thanks: 10 Thanked 64 Times in 61 Posts Dracozny's Truck Pics	I use a 6 ton bottle jack(doubles as my emergency jack since the stock one is a POS). I would love a floor jack but I dont even have a garage floor to work with........ as far as weight capacity with an empty truck you should be able to lift the front end entirely with a 3 ton. 4 ton is just added measure __________________ 1999 2500 Laramie 4x4, Longbed, nv4500, goose neck hitch. autometer boost/pyro gauges, glowshift FP gauge, raptor 100.

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alramr Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: IL Posts: 244 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts alramr's Truck Pics	I have 3 ton Craftsman and does fine. Don't skimp on good jackstands either. __________________ 05 - Bighorn Edition, QC, auto 4x4, muffler delete, Katzkin leater seats, vinyl flooring, harley davidson backup lights, 2nd gen intake, and custom AFE - Powerstroke intake. 315/70/17 tires on factory alloys.

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revlis240 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 270 Thanks: 7 Thanked 20 Times in 7 Posts revlis240's Truck Pics	you know...ive always wanted to know. how much exactly does a stock 12v ext cab 2wd weigh? do they have a chart with all the weights somewhere? Abe

11-17-2009, 03:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dracozny Diesel Head Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Linn County, Oregon Posts: 1,227 Thanks: 10 Thanked 64 Times in 61 Posts Dracozny's Truck Pics	honestly depends on the truck. regular/extended/quad/mega. long/short box and not to mention the various tranny and axle options to boot. most vehicles post the vehicle weight on the door jam but all I got there is the gvaw. here is an estimated of the 99 as an example: 1994-2001 Dodge Ram Pickup: Technical Specifications - Consumer Guide Automotive in these cases the truck never even breaks 2.5 tons. however its prolly calculated with a gasser and 2wd. __________________ 1999 2500 Laramie 4x4, Longbed, nv4500, goose neck hitch. autometer boost/pyro gauges, glowshift FP gauge, raptor 100. Last edited by Dracozny : 11-17-2009 at 03:08 AM.

11-17-2009, 03:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
kstinson Diesel Freak Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 933 Thanks: 6 Thanked 32 Times in 28 Posts kstinson's Truck Pics	I have quite a few jacks around. A few floor jacks and a bunch of bottle jacks. In the floor jack arena I would say that a 3-ton would do about everything you need done. If you can afford larger I would just for convenience. Also between the 4-ton shop jack and 3.5-ton shop jacks that I have the 3.5-ton lifts faster. It takes more force on the handle to do so but it does go up quicker. __________________ 2000 Black Dodge Ram 3500 Dually 5.9l 24-Valve, NV5600 6-Speed, Edge Juice/Attitude, AirDog 150, Hydroboost to keep the front end lubricated ;-)

11-17-2009, 01:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
scow1 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lake Zurich, IL Posts: 239 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts scow1's Truck Pics	I will go with the 3 ton craftsman floor jack that is on sale now and this weekend get the 4 ton craftsman pro jack stands. __________________ 99 Cummins 2500 Quad Cab SB, Access bed cover, FBD straight 5", Airdog 100, Adrenaline w/pulse, Stacked Smarty, BD stablizer, 3rd Gen Track Bar, Fluidampr, BD twins, DDP 150hp injectors, studs, HTT manifold, II injection pump, Billet Goerend trans