New jack needed, advice?

[ephantmon]

I completely shredded the threads of my stock jack after using it over and over and not regreasing it. I have a non-lifted 2004. I have looked at other scissor jacks, bottle jacks, racing jacks, etc. I am looking for enough clearance to get 16" height jack stands under the frame.

Recommended brands/models for durability, portability, and price?

 

[HoosierJeeper]

If you're looking for a floor jack, I'd recommend this one:
4 ton Heavy Duty Floor Jack with Rapid Pump®

I use with my WK, KJ and LR3 and it has plenty of lift, beyond most others. It's why I got it. Had a 3 ton Craftsman one too, worked fine but the lifting range felt pretty limited.

For keeping one in the KJ, a bottle jack would do. But for doing real work I'd get a floor jack.

 

[brokendad]

Uplifted

First I would call a couple of nearby salvage yards for a replacement factory jack for the Liberty.
Home Depot sells a Maasdam brand floor jack, it's a 3ton jack that has a higher lift than most and though it's not pro quality it is more than enough to do the job. And it does not have a pro price either.

 

[bassmanbob]

I have the 3 Ton HF Jack and it works great, always have people compliment on how nice it looks and works and they are very surprised when I tell them I payed 80$ for it. If you play some of the HF coupons right you can either find the jack on sale or use a coupon for 20% off. Just read the fine print. I have included a good resource for finding said coupons.

Heavy Duty 3 Ton Floor Jack w/ Rapid Pump

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