CJ jack

[Vesuvio]

Is this the correct jack for a 1981 CJ7 ?
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[cglax6]

That's a hi-lift jack.

If you're asking if it will work, it'll certainly lift the wheels off the ground.

If you're asking if it's OE...it's not.

 

[Vesuvio]

Which one is the correct jack for a 1981 CJ7 ?
(No lift kit on the Jeep)
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[cglax6]

Which one is the correct jack for a 1981 CJ7 ?
(No lift kit on the Jeep)
Thanks

You'll need to scour ebay, craigslist, or call a Jeep yard to find one. I don't think anyone makes the OEM bracket anymore, but the actual jack was a scissor jack. But since you said you have 31" tires in a different post, you probably won't get enough height out of it to lift the tires off the ground.

If it were me, I'd get a hi-lift and call it good...that is unless you're trying to do a 100% restoration. You can find used ones in good shape for $30-$50.

 

[Vesuvio]

Need one that can lift the Jeep if needed. Would prefer an original...but the 31” tires??? Can the original lift/clearance to change a 31” tire?

 

[cglax6]

Can the original lift/clearance to change a 31” tire?

I don't know the answer to that question because I don't have an OEM jack (not a whole lot of us do). I use a floor jack in the garage and a hi-lift on the trail.

By the time you find and spend the money on the OEM jack and bracket (quick search came up with $100 or so), you'll have spent more than what you would have spent on a used hi-jack and bracket...and have something less capable.

Just saying what I'd do if it was me...

 

[Vesuvio]

I currently have a Hi-Lift, looking for something more compact, not strapped on the hood

 

[RiverandSand]

I currently have a Hi-Lift, looking for something more compact, not strapped on the hood

Looking at your current setup, I think you surpassed the stock jacks capabilities. A few companys make rear swing out carrier for both tire and trail gear.

 

[Scout1067]

I have a 24in bottle jack in mine with 31in tires and it picks it up just fine. Anything more than changing the tires I use a floor jack. The bottle jack is cool because its compact.

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[Belizean]

I have a 24in bottle jack in mine with 31in tires and it picks it up just fine. Anything more than changing the tires I use a floor jack. The bottle jack is cool because its compact.

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X2. I have the original in my jeep and on pavement will just barely work. 1 or 2 blocks of 2x6 or 2x8 will help. Bottle jack for space is nice. All can be very dangerous on uneven ground. Especially hi-lift. I have them all

 

[Vesuvio]

I have a 24in bottle jack in mine with 31in tires and it picks it up just fine. Anything more than changing the tires I use a floor jack. The bottle jack is cool because its compact.

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Where do you keep it in the Jeep ?
How many ton lift?
Any pictures?
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[Scout1067]

I have Rampage toolbox mounted in the back that holds my jack, a toolkit, first aid kit, and all the other stuff the Germans require you to have. Correction, it is a 12in and not 24in jack. It worked fine the one time I had to mount my spare. Below are some pics of my setup.

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[Vesuvio]

Where on the Jeep would you jack up the 12” jack?

Or the High Lift?

 

[Scout1067]

Where on the Jeep would you jack up the 12” jack?



Or the High Lift?

For changing the tire, I put it under the spring plate.

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[hole]

The high lift typically would be used lifting from the bumpers. For just changing a tire on the side of the highway, I prefer a bottle jack, because if placed correctly under the axle housing you are primarily lifting just the corner needed to remove the offending tire. The high lift has a tendency to lift the whole end of the vehicle because you are essentially lifting from the frame at the bumpers and is more susceptible to the jack sliding/slipping off . Each type of jack has it's place

 

[Vesuvio]

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