1 more JACK question

XSELER8 · 08-21-2006, 08:34 PM

With a totally flat tire how high would the frame be off of the ground?( approx)
I'm looking at a two ton sissors jack that starts at 5.5 inches. Will that fit under the frame? It looks close. I'm asking because I do not feel like "buying & trying". I returned two jacks so far for various reasons. Thanks, Frank

RUN ROD RUN · 08-21-2006, 08:45 PM

Measure the sidewall of your tires, take that number and subtract it from whatever measurements you now have from the ground to the frame. Plus~minus an inch or two in case I’m wrong…

Alex05SSR · 08-21-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by XSELER8

With a totally flat tire how high would the frame be off of the ground?( approx)
I'm looking at a two ton sissors jack that starts at 5.5 inches. Will that fit under the frame? It looks close. I'm asking because I do not feel like "buying & trying". I returned two jacks so far for various reasons. Thanks, Frank

Frank:

I measured my frame in a few places. It's about 6-1/2" at the lowest point behind the front wheels and varies up to about 8-1/2" near the rear. I would guess that your 5-1/2" sissors jack should then work.

Alex

XSELER8 · 08-21-2006, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex05SSR

Frank:

I measured my frame in a few places. It's about 6-1/2" at the lowest point behind the front wheels and varies up to about 8-1/2" near the rear. I would guess that your 5-1/2" sissors jack should then work.

Alex

Is that with a deflated tire? I deducted the sidewall and it looks borderline close. I bought a 1.5 ton sissors today. It starts about 3+ inches. The height was fine but the jack was crapola. It had a small crank with no leverage. I was getting a hernia trying to crank the jack and my back was giving me the finger. The two ton has a better, longer crank bar. I might buy it(from www.northerntool.com ) . It is returnable w/ no questions asked. Thanks, Frank

Alex05SSR · 08-21-2006, 09:19 PM

Frank:

Sorry about that....dummy me was obviously doing the measuring with inflated tires.....duh! Anyway, my compressed sidewall heights are a little more than 2-1/2" to the very outside of the rims of the wheels, front and rear. Thus, you could subtract this from the numbers I gave you earlier. That should be close.

Alex

XSELER8 · 08-27-2006, 09:03 PM

Any input on trolly jacks. I never used one. They weigh about 28lbs shipped. Have a low clearance of 3.5 inches. It is a little larger than I would like to carry. Model model # Torin T815005L

CQQL_SSR · 08-28-2006, 08:44 AM

If you are out on the road and get a flat. You now have a jack to lift the SSR and remove the wheel. Then what?? You have no spare. You only have 3 wheels on your SSR so you can't drive anywhere to get it fixed. If you leave the SSR on the jack and take the wheel to get it fixed in another vehicle there is a good chance that someone will steal the jack when you are gone.

kengodfrey · 08-28-2006, 08:59 AM

I bought a scissor jack from Wal mart. Minimum is 4"

XSELER8 · 08-28-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CQQL_SSR

If you are out on the road and get a flat. You now have a jack to lift the SSR and remove the wheel. Then what?? You have no spare. You only have 3 wheels on your SSR so you can't drive anywhere to get it fixed. If you leave the SSR on the jack and take the wheel to get it fixed in another vehicle there is a good chance that someone will steal the jack when you are gone.

I have a spare, a lug wrench, and now I'm shopping for a compact, light weight, quality jack. A floor jack will fit under the frame if the tire is totally flat.

XSELER8 · 08-30-2006, 04:13 PM

Sears has a 2 1/4 ton floor jack on sale until 9/02. Was $39...now $29. Has plastic storage case. Model # 50523 item # 00950523000

CINDY · 10-19-2006, 07:17 AM

We are leaving for Florida this evening, we have the spare tire but we need a jack kit. between the sears trolly jack or walmart scissor jack which one would be better to use if needed on the road??? Thanks in advance for any input..
Cindy

XSELER8 · 10-19-2006, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CINDY

We are leaving for Florida this evening, we have the spare tire but we need a jack kit. between the sears trolly jack or walmart scissor jack which one would be better to use if needed on the road??? Thanks in advance for any input..
Cindy

The Sears trolly is heavier.Weighs about 30lb. However it works and I feel it is safer. You have the lug wrench?

CINDY · 10-19-2006, 07:51 AM

Thanks for the input, and I'm not sure if my husband got the lug wrench or not, I know he has them for his other vehicles, is there a certain one needed for the SSr?? thanks again for all information....Cindy

XSELER8 · 10-19-2006, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CINDY

Thanks for the input, and I'm not sure if my husband got the lug wrench or not, I know he has them for his other vehicles, is there a certain one needed for the SSr?? thanks again for all information....Cindy

LUG SIZE. I THINK it's 19mm. I think...someone comfirm please. Also the model jack I bought is on post # 10

CINDY · 10-19-2006, 09:25 AM

Thank you much for the info...Cindy

Purple Penelope · 10-19-2006, 09:59 AM

Cindy....Where you going in the Sunshine state???

There are fanatics all over the place here.....if you get stuck one of us should be close by....15 to 20 minutes.

P/P

Peace

CINDY · 10-19-2006, 10:16 AM

My son is stationed in Mayport, so we will be there for a few days then we may travel a little down the coast, we will be in the Florida are until aprox. 10-28..I don't have to return to work until 11-1
Cindy

Purple Penelope · 10-19-2006, 10:30 AM

Cindy.....There are at least 4 fanatics in the Jax area. Here is the Pin Map link to give you an idea of their location. You might want to sign up if you haven't.

http://home.comcast.net/~gkbeer/ssr/pinmap/

P/P

Peace

CINDY · 10-19-2006, 10:34 AM

Thank ya much..I tried with the pin map in the past, I not very good with computers or maps, I got frustrated and haven't bothered with it since, but since you brought it up, I will give it a shot.....thank you
Cindy