Jack for a Defender 110 (1999) and a Range Rover SC (2007)?

[ubcpsyc]

Hey Guys,

Does anyone carry an after market jack in their truck for their Defender or RR?

Any suggestions on which ones to get?

Thanks in advance.

[Bill E.]

If you're just changing tires, my vote is for a decent hydraulic jack that fits under the axle. Some people swear by an old school scissor jack which I must admit has the advantage of never having a blown hydraulic seal. Also carrying a small piece of 3/4 plywood to increase the bearing surface under the jack helps in soft ground. Good to carry some sort of wedge to stop the vehicle rolling, although a rock will often suffice.

If you are thinking off-road usage obviously a High-lift or Jackall has advantages beyond changing tires. Good jacking points on the vehicle and secure storage add to the complication of a High-lift/Jackall but they are an indispensable tool for lifting or even pulling in a pinch.

Bill

[red90]

The best tire changing jack is the two stage bottle jack that came stock in the Discoverys. This has the proper range to fit under an axle with a flat tire and lift it high enought o change. Normal single stage bottle jacks do not have enough travel or are too tall to fit under with a flat tire.

[Bill E.]

Normal single stage bottle jacks do not have enough travel or are too tall to fit under with a flat tire.

Not true! An appropriately sized single stage bottle jack will do the job just fine. I use them regularly.

The question the original poster asked was what after market choices are there out there. Using a stock supplied jack will obviously work but that wasn't the information sought and your answer is not accurate. Just sayin'

Bill