Floor Jack ?

[Jesse1983]

I need to get a floor jack and jack stands to install new UCA's. Does anyone know how high a floor jack and jack stands must go for a 3" lifted Taco? thanks

[Silverback07]

Originally Posted by Jesse1983

I need to get a floor jack and jack stands to install new UCA's. Does anyone know how high a floor jack and jack stands must go for a 3" lifted Taco? thanks

Not sure on the minimum height you need, but I picked up a Big Red 3.5 ton service jack and Big Red 6 ton jackstands from Pep Boys. I think the jack goes to ~23" and the jack stands to 24".. plenty for replacing UCA's. I would estimate you need 19-20" or so. My old Crapsman 2.25 ton jack worked to push up the LCA's but in now way would reach the frame without some serious cribbing under it.

[Jesse1983]

thanks. most of the floor jacks I've seen say they max around 20 inches, so I guess that will be sufficient to get the tires off the ground?

[Silverback07]

that should be plenty. This is mine, http://www.torinjacks.com/ProductDet...x?ProductID=49 , it only goes to 22" (thought it was more) and it was enough.

[Jesse1983]

thanks Silverback

[tonythemarine]

i got a couple of plywoods and put it ontop of the jack.. i got the crapsman 2.5 ton jack haha

[kkyser]

I also have a jack from sears and it will not clear the front tires - I do not have a lift either. I have to use two railroad ties under my jack to get the front off the ground. There is alot of downward travel in the front suspension.