RLXXI

Well yeah obviously the way to go is road side assistance, have it on both my truck and my wife's, she's had to use it twice already for flat's.

Just giving the OP a suitable solution (that was asked for) rather than telling them to go buy something they can't afford. I keep it incase I get a nail, it'll take me less time to jack up, find leak and fix it (if repairable) and on my way than it will to sit on the side of the road waiting for RS assist.

So less than 3 mins I will know whether or not I need to call.

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Wiggum

very good point(s) there ...

RLXXI

Not to mention good luck getting road side assistance when you're off road as noted by the OP.

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JMiracle

definitely the best option.

springer70

I can't access the link, what's the highest that jack will reach?

RLXXI

From the website.

Big Red 1.5 Ton Aluminum Racing Jack


This low profile aluminum jack has a lifting capacity of 3,000 pounds. It has a saddle height of only 3.4 inches which allows for easy storage. It has added features that most aluminum jacks do not have. These features include: a rubber protective pad to prevent marring, a saddle that rotates 360 degrees, and a side handle.

• Fully anodized finish with all features of a professional aluminum race jack.
• The maximum lift of 14.8 inches takes only 10 pump strokes
• Front roller and back swivel casters provide for easy mobility
• It has a machined, non-slip knurled handle

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Mike FX4

I don't recommend that jack for a full sized truck. Get the heavier duty model and try it out at home first. I blew out the seals on that same 1.5T jack trying to lift the back of my Explorer. It was really hard to move the handle, then it just popped and the handle went to the ground. Its pretty much dead now and barely lifts my riding mower with a whole bunch of pumps. Some day I might have it rebuilt, but not sure its worth the cost vs buying a new jack.

No way in hell I'd try it on a much heavier F150!

BTW, it worked great as a track jack for my 2800# Mustang. It had no problems until I tried to lift too much weight.

RLXXI

Sounds like you got a defective one or the back end of your Explorer is more than 3000lbs. Haven't had any issues with mine.

Lifted a full size Crown Vic from the center cross member to raise the entire front of the car and sat it on jack stands, then jacked it up by the pumpkin to raise the rear. Had to do a 4 wheel brake job and some suspension work.

Lifted my truck with no problem when I jacked it up to change the exhaust as well as my wife's truck to change oil.

Man made so nothing is infallible.

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Mike FX4

Doubt the rear end is near 3k. The whole thing had a curb weight of 4k lbs.

Just giving the warning that you'll be right about at the max for that jack when trying to use for an F150. Not recommended, especially without a set of jack stands.

RLXXI

NO jack is recommended to hold a load, it's primary design is to lift to a support.

I seriously doubt even a Mil spec Humvee weighs 3000lbs on one corner, your not lifting the whole or even half the truck at one time.

The jack is more than adequate to change a tire on our trucks. Take a good look at that cracker jack (literally) that came with it from Ford.

Yeah you trust that stamped steel popsicle looking thing if you want.

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