Was wondering if anyone hauled one of these around instead of a bottle jack. Seems way more convenient if you have on board air. Only downside is that you are somewhat limited on lift height (roughly 5" of stroke)
air actuated bottle jacks?
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r2m
Richard
As long as your suspension droop is less than 5 inches and if you have some sleeve attachments to have it reach the jack point under your rig, you should be okay.
But, yeah, a 5" stroke is pretty short.
Although this one has a 10" stroke: Amazon product ASIN B00026Z3HC
But, yeah, a 5" stroke is pretty short.
Although this one has a 10" stroke: Amazon product ASIN B00026Z3HC
I've used several of these before. I really liked Westward's air over hydraulic jack. Super convenient. Although if you want to take one with you plan on buying the best air system you can possibly put on a car. They take a lot of air to work.
r2m
Richard
When you say a "lot of air" do you mean high PSI or a lot CFM?
The ones I'm used to needed both. The 20-ton Westward I had required 110 PSI and 8 CFM. They consume air about as fast as a blow nozzle, in other words as much as you can give it.
Although that was for a 20-ton jack. Smaller jacks will require less, but no matter how big the jack is it'll be a lot for an on-board air system.
Why would you ever need 12 tons on a GX? I have a robust air system ARB twin, 4 liter tank, and air chuck on the bumper IDK if it would be enough. If you are running the air compressor you need to run the truck.
I think you are over complicating things.
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r2m
Richard
Sorry guys, I'm sticking to my HighLift...
r2m
Richard
For maintenance or any "driveway" work I have my rolling floor jack and jack stands.
