On the road changing a flat tire.

Turboomni

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If you all had a flat while out driving and had to change it would you guys ever consider using the stock jack and lifting that huge C body from the bumper? The thought of it makes me cringe. I know on my 69 Fury the rear end has to be hanging completely to get the tire out and in. Just wondering what you guys do and what you use if not the stock jack and the jacking point.
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the bumper on a c body is the 3rd strongest thing in the world...

id have to call a tow I have no spare or tools with me besides pliers and a screwdriver and adjustable wrench.

id be s.o.l.
 
paid a premium to CAA so l wouldn't have to use a bumper jack....have l used them...yes...do l like them...no...better than nada in a pinch but the dam things can be dangerous ...bottom line would ensure l have good tires and a phone with me
 
Just remember to chock in front of and in back of the front tires when using the bumper jack on the rear bumper. . .
Then you'll be fine.
 
Turboomni said:
Like to see that jack Sporty.
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Store it in the ashtray. . .
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Tools with me on recent activity... $20 wally world mini floor jack and $10 4way, plus a one size fits all screwdriver with the flip bits, all bought at Carlisle Walmart. Free HF 2.99 DMM... cause you never know...
 
I have a Honda car scissor jack super small light and quite strong. My bro in law has a old omni/Charger scissor jack not as small but works well. Neither of us need the suspension drop to get the tire out though.
 
i bought some alum floor jacks for the race car , and this one fits in the grove compartment , lol . but all jok'n a syd . looks just like the larger version .

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pomonamissel said:
i bought some alum floor jacks for the race car , and this one fits in the grove compartment , lol . but all jok'n a syd . looks just like the larger version .
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Dude... I have enough crap. I sure don't need to buy crap that looks like my crap but is smaller and non-useful... 30-60 minutes wasted everytime I work on something in the garage just rearranging and putting back the cars... You guys with room for more stuff have it made...:(

That little jack might look ok on the mantel... think management will buy in?:)
 
well for my shop i went to napa got a great steel floor jack , its a time saver . the mini works great on my pit racer . and she can get it to lift without a jack , rtf alert , lol .

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Maybe, depends on the circumstances and which car Im in. I would try it on Missouri perhaps. I do have a spare mounted on a road wheel, I may not want to wait for AAA. The other two? Probably not, but again, wait time for AAA factors in
 
For the guys with the scissor jacks... Have you tried to lift a C-body with your jack?

I ask this for a reason. I was with a friend that had a flat with his 32 Dodge and I lent him the spare from my 300. He had a scissors jack with him and we couldn't lift the front of that car with that jack to save our lives.

We ended up calling AAA and they swapped the tire out for him.

I'd love to put a small scissors jack in my car, but I wasn't impressed with his, so I haven't looked for one.
 
This same topic came up a year or so ago. I purchased a Larin 2 1/2 ton jack in a plastic case for $35.99 when on sale. You should also get a Slime brand tire inflator for about $65 on sale. It inflates a tire in a couple of minutes or less. Lastly a red or orange flashing light to face rearward. That will warn people of you on the side of the road. Also a jumper pack to power the warning light just in case no cigarette lighter. Lastly a 2x4 piece of wood that is 12" long. You can use it to put on top of the jack to get the car lifted faster or on bottom of the jack in case the gravel is soft and the jack sinks in alot. I also have the AARP auto club. They were also discussed vs other providers. Sure you can call road side assistance but wait maybe an hour or more or what if someone hits your car with you inside.
 
Being "On The Road", you could be presented with a variety of circumstances. Are you on a soft dirt shoulder or a paved level parking lot? A scissors type jack is generally going to be more stable when placed under a solid jacking point. However, a bumper jack may be more advantageous when the car is too low to get a jack under the sill or axle. In the past, I have carried both types.
 
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