The Ford Barn

38convsedan · 09-03-2023, 02:38 PM

For those of us not having a correct issue Ford jack, wondering what aftermarket jacks Barners are using.
As always, thank you in advance!

cadillac512 · 09-03-2023, 03:27 PM

I'm using one of these. Works well and the handle they offer is at least 6' long and reaches out to where you can operate the jack easily. Good quality.

https://armysurpluswarehouse.com/scissor-jack-style-2/

Krylon32 · 09-03-2023, 03:35 PM

Since mt first old car in 1970 I've never carried a jack. Probably been lucky. Lately since I've got the 40 standard coupe with a trunk big enough to camp in I've been carrying a small aluminum floor jack with a 4.5 ft handle that will go under almost anything, lift high enough and has a nice rubber pad on the lift area. When I'm traveling in my deuces I make sure I have the 800 number of AAA and my cell phone for a rescue if needed.

J Franklin · 09-03-2023, 04:45 PM

A small bottle jack is easy to carry so that is what I use.

1931 flamingo · 09-04-2023, 10:28 AM

AAA
Paul in CT

J Franklin · 09-04-2023, 01:44 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

AAA
Paul in CT

Cheater!

Brian · 09-04-2023, 11:46 PM

if you have a 39 Merc, you need a bumper jack in order to be able to remove a rear wheel.

Newc · 09-04-2023, 11:51 PM

Remember some later Fords have such tight rear wheel wells, that they have to go WAY up for a change. Very shaky. 49-53, I'm thinking. Newc

Kurt in NJ · 09-05-2023, 08:02 AM

My 46 i got in high school came with a 36 flip top jack and 3 piece handle, I used that on many cars, now it’s part of the 36 toolkit

Planojc · 09-05-2023, 08:14 AM

scissor jack from Northern tool.

nelsb01 · 09-05-2023, 09:00 AM

A scissors jack from a Ford Windstar van. All the pieces, handle, jack and lug wrench fit together. Just add a 1 by 6 board for a base to set it on.
Lifts my 1949 Ford rear using it on the frame (not the axle) high enough to remove the rear wheel from the fender over hang.
Cheap item from your local vehicle recycling yard. (formerly called junkyard).

19Fordy · 09-05-2023, 10:50 AM

If you use a scissors jack weld or bolt a larger base to it for stability.

51504bat · 09-05-2023, 11:36 AM

Maybe one of these but only 12 volt.
https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Electri...BoChGgQAvD_BwE

tubman · 09-05-2023, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51504bat

Maybe on of these but only 12 volt.
https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Electri...BoChGgQAvD_BwE

I never knew that anything like that even existed.

Another reason for us old guys to convert to 12 volts.

petehoovie · 09-05-2023, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51504bat

Maybe on of these but only 12 volt.
https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Electri...BoChGgQAvD_BwE

09-03-2023, 02:38 PM	#1
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 377	What aftermarket Jack do you use? For those of us not having a correct issue Ford jack, wondering what aftermarket jacks Barners are using. As always, thank you in advance!

09-03-2023, 03:27 PM	#2
cadillac512 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Kansas Posts: 922	Re: What aftermarket Jack do you use? I'm using one of these. Works well and the handle they offer is at least 6' long and reaches out to where you can operate the jack easily. Good quality. https://armysurpluswarehouse.com/scissor-jack-style-2/ __________________ "It don't take but country smarts to solve the problem" (Smokey Yunick) '41 Merc Town Sedan / 260" 8CM engine '66 Fairlane four door / "warmed up" 302

09-03-2023, 03:35 PM	#3
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,489	Re: What aftermarket Jack do you use? Since mt first old car in 1970 I've never carried a jack. Probably been lucky. Lately since I've got the 40 standard coupe with a trunk big enough to camp in I've been carrying a small aluminum floor jack with a 4.5 ft handle that will go under almost anything, lift high enough and has a nice rubber pad on the lift area. When I'm traveling in my deuces I make sure I have the 800 number of AAA and my cell phone for a rescue if needed.

09-03-2023, 04:45 PM	#4
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,964	Re: What aftermarket Jack do you use? A small bottle jack is easy to carry so that is what I use.

09-04-2023, 10:28 AM	#5
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: What aftermarket Jack do you use? AAA Paul in CT

09-04-2023, 11:46 PM	#7
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: What aftermarket Jack do you use? if you have a 39 Merc, you need a bumper jack in order to be able to remove a rear wheel. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

09-04-2023, 11:51 PM	#8
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,488	Re: What aftermarket Jack do you use? Remember some later Fords have such tight rear wheel wells, that they have to go WAY up for a change. Very shaky. 49-53, I'm thinking. Newc

09-05-2023, 08:02 AM	#9
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: What aftermarket Jack do you use? My 46 i got in high school came with a 36 flip top jack and 3 piece handle, I used that on many cars, now it’s part of the 36 toolkit

09-05-2023, 08:14 AM	#10
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 848	Re: What aftermarket Jack do you use? scissor jack from Northern tool.

09-05-2023, 09:00 AM	#11
nelsb01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Up North Posts: 626	Re: What aftermarket Jack do you use? A scissors jack from a Ford Windstar van. All the pieces, handle, jack and lug wrench fit together. Just add a 1 by 6 board for a base to set it on. Lifts my 1949 Ford rear using it on the frame (not the axle) high enough to remove the rear wheel from the fender over hang. Cheap item from your local vehicle recycling yard. (formerly called junkyard).

09-05-2023, 10:50 AM	#12
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: What aftermarket Jack do you use? If you use a scissors jack weld or bolt a larger base to it for stability.

09-05-2023, 11:36 AM	#13
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,024	Re: What aftermarket Jack do you use? Maybe one of these but only 12 volt. https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Electri...BoChGgQAvD_BwE __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years. Last edited by 51504bat; 09-05-2023 at 04:10 PM.