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How to Choose The Right Bridge Jack for Lifting Your Vehicle

Cars and trucks require routine undercarriage maintenance to run smoothly. This area of a vehicle houses key components like wheels, brakes, and the exhaust system. But to access the undercarriage and subframe of a car or truck requires it to be lifted. Enter heavy-duty jacks for cars and trucks! These wonder tools make short work of lifting the heaviest vehicles, reducing downtime in the process.

Car and truck jacks come in different types and load-bearing capacities. There’s the hydraulic floor jack used in garages worldwide. Scissor jacks come as part of the standard toolkit of most vehicles. Pit jacks are employed in workshop service pits to lift everything from cars, trucks, and military vehicles to EVs. And there’s the rolling bridge jack used with 2-post and 4-post lifts to elevate vehicles effortlessly.

Bridge jacks are truly a revelation. They eliminate the need for inspection pits and facilitate everything from wheel rotation, and tire replacement to oil change. Think of a bridge jack as a scissor jack on steroids. They employ hydraulic apparatuses or compressed airbags to achieve the necessary elevation for vehicles. If you are a workshop owner looking to serve customers more efficiently, you absolutely need a bridge jack in your inventory.

So, how do you choose the right rolling bridge jack for your workshop? Here are some useful tips:

  • Lift capacity: The lift capacity of a jack tells you how much weight it can lift without compromising its structural integrity. Our Stan Jacks range of products employ compressed airbags to lift cars and trucks. These devices operate using shop air, eliminating the need for compressed air canisters. A word of caution: never buy a bridge jack with a lower lift capacity than the heaviest vehicle you normally lift in your workshop. This can lead to catastrophic failure of the jack and the lift, causing major damage to the vehicle and jeopardizing the technician.
  • Lift height: Since rolling bridge jacks work in tandem with lifts, it’s important to have a jack with enough lift height to facilitate easy access to the undercarriage of vehicles. This way you are not restricted by the lift’s range.
  • Build quality: Never compromise on build quality when buying vehicle lifting equipment. Heavy-duty truck jacks, bridge jacks, and pit jacks undergo rigorous use and are subjected to a lot of stress on a daily basis. Flimsy components are an absolute ‘No’ for workshop tools. A hardened steel frame, zinc-plated components, and anti-rust coats are some of the most important attributes to look for in a high-quality truck jack. Stan Design guarantees quality with best-in-class components engineered from high-quality tool steel and other durable materials. Quality and safety are paramount for us.
  • Buy cost-effective products, not cheap: We often buy cheap products thinking they are cost-effective. But spending a few extra dollars on quality products proves to be more cost-effective in the long run. We are in the business of promoting quality products and want you to have durable products that return great value on investment.

Some winning products from our stable

1. Stan Jack J50000H Bridge Jack

We at Stan Design believe in manufacturing the best vehicle lifting solutions money can buy. Our generous service network and assurance of top-notch quality make Stan Jacks some of the most sought-after products among customers. The J50000H Bridge Jack represents the very best of Stan Design’s engineering prowess.

Features:

  • Lift capacity of 50,000 lbs.
  • Lifts vehicles well over 11”.
  • Heavy-duty hydraulics coupled with a pneumatic system make short work of lifting cars, trucks, EVs, and whatnot.
  • A unique multi-stage locking mechanism ensures the safety of the vehicle and the user.
  • Intuitive controls let you operate the bridge jack without expert knowledge.
  • A hardened steel frame and zinc-plated components make the J50000H last really long!
  • A set of stackable adapters ensures that the J50000H suits any vehicle type.

2. Stan Jack J9000H Bridge Jack by Stand Design

It’s impossible to ignore us when it comes to discussing floor jacks and bridge jacks for cars and trucks! We believe in engaging our customers with class-leading products that prove to be game-changers for their workshop business. While the J9000H has been around for some time, it never stops amazing garage owners with its robustness, low maintenance, and user-friendly nature.

Features:

Explore our product pages for more winning car and truck lifting solutions for your garage or workshop business.

Summing it up

The online market is packed with options when it comes to heavy duty truck jacks. No matter what you buy, never compromise on quality. It can make all the difference between safe lifting and catastrophic failure.

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Where to place the jack when changing the rear tire of a truck?

How many times have you found yourself stranded in the middle of the road with a punctured rear tire?

Car and truck owners have to deal with this situation many times during road trips. What helps in such situations is a robust jack.

Depending on your vehicle type, you might be needing any of the following jack types:

  • Scissor jack: These simple but robust tools will work with any car or light vehicle. They are simple machines that turn rotational motion into upward thrust. But be careful not to use scissor jacks with heavy vehicles. They are not made for lifting trucks.
  • Truck jack: Truck jacks come in a lot of varieties, the most common being the hydraulic floor jack. The floor jack is a device that uses hydraulic fluid to amplify the force applied to the jack’s handlebar and raise heavy vehicles like trucks efficiently with minimum effort. The bottle jack is a variation of the floor jack with a stubbier profile and less footprint.
  • Bridge jack: These tools are used exclusively in inspection pits as installations and are capable of lifting mammoth-sized vehicles in no time. Bridge jacks are smooth and highly efficient and allow for controlled lifting. With bridge jacks, safety is the name of the game!
  • Rolling jacks: Like bridge jacks, rolling jacks work as installations but with vehicle lifts instead of inspection pits. If you have a 2-post or 4-post lift in your garage, you need a rolling jack to facilitate undercarriage repair.

So, what if you find yourself stranded in the middle of the road with a damaged rear tire on your truck? It’s time to change the tire.

Here’s the list of the things you’ll be needing to go about the job:

  1. A robust truck jack with a lift capacity exceeding your truck’s weight.
  1. Best if you have a pair of safety gloves.
  1. Protection for your eyes.
  1. A grease cutter can help with the muck on the lug nuts.
  1. A wrench to loosen the lug nuts.
  1. Spare tire – do we have to tell you to carry one always?

Going about the business

Step 1: Choose a level surface free of debris or snow. Never attempt a tire change on a slope. It is dangerous!

Step 2: Ensure that the parking brake is on. A good practice is to engage the truck’s gearbox to eliminate any possibility of rolling. Carrying wheel chocks is also a good idea. Always apply chocks on the wheel diagonally opposite to the one you are working on.

Step 3: Place the truck jack under the designated lift point nearest to the damaged tire. If you are unsure about the lift points, consult the owner’s manual. Lift points are hardened areas on the subframe that can withstand the thrust from the jack’s ram.

In case you have taken your truck to a workshop with an inspection pit or lift, the technician servicing your vehicle will probably use a bridge jack. In that case, they’ll place adapters on the bridge jack’s lifting arms to match your vehicle and lift it across the axle.

Having jack stands in your inventory is a brilliant idea. Jack stands share the load on a truck jack and help increase the latter’s lifespan.

Step 4: Before you attempt to lift your truck, loosen the lug nuts slightly. Next, give the jack a few pumps on the handlebar and your truck will be up and ready for a tire change. Loosen the nuts all the way and remove the wheel to replace the tire.

Step 5: Once you have put the wheel back on, tighten the nuts and lower the truck slowly. Now, you are ready to hit the road!

What is a Good Truck Jack?

First-time buyers often don’t know what to look for in a quality truck jack. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Lift capacity: The lift capacity of a truck jack tells you how much weight it can lift without malfunctioning. Always buy a jack with a lift capacity exceeding your vehicle’s weight. This will prolong the life of your tool.
  • Lift height: For trucks and offroad vehicles, you need jacks with enough lift height to compensate for the vehicle’s high ground clearance. It’s no use buying a jack that can’t lift your truck high enough for easy access to the undercarriage.
  • Quality and durability: Quality should be your top priority when buying a truck jack because only high-quality components can ensure safety. A hardened steel frame, zinc-plated components, and precision engineering – these are the things to look for in a truck jack. And never forget to buy your tools from an experienced manufacturer with high-quality products in their stable!

Summing it up

The purpose of a truck jack is not limited to changing tires. A vehicle’s undercarriage is the region that takes the maximum amount of beating during its lifespan. And what do you need for easy access to your truck’s undercarriage? A high-quality truck jack!

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What Kind of Jack Do I Need To Lift A Loaded Truck

Truck jacks come in as many varieties and brands as trucks. No questions about that! There’s not a DIY enthusiast’s garage or workshop in the whole of North America that doesn’t have a hydraulic floor jack or bottle jack to lift cars and trucks for undercarriage repair. These cool tools make lifting heavy vehicles look easy with their hydraulic systems.

Workshops with service pits employ pit jacks and rolling bridge jacks to further reduce downtime for truck fleets. Let’s just say, cars and trucks can stay on the roads for years because of the jacks.

What kind of jack do you need to lift a loaded truck? And, what’s the best floor jack for trucks? If these questions are bothering you so much that you still can’t decide on the right tool for your ride, this blog is for you.

Like we said, there are all sorts of truck jacks on the market. But there are some key parameters that need to be considered before buying one. Here’s a look at them:

  1. Weight capacity: This rating tells you how much weight a jack can lift safely without stressing its components. If you are planning to lift loaded trucks, your truck jack better has a weight capacity exceeding the maximum weight you plan to lift. Else, it can buckle and fracture causing serious damage to the vehicle and the operator.
  2. Lift height: What’s the ground clearance of your vehicle? If it’s a lifted truck or an offroad vehicle, it will have a high ground clearance. Consider how high a particular truck jack can lift before buying. This decision can make all the difference if you are stuck in a rut on rugged terrain.
  3. Durable components: A lot of things can go wrong when tools and equipment come under stress. Truck jacks are regularly exposed to a lot of stress over prolonged periods. So, it only makes sense to buy jacks made of materials that have high tensile strength like different types of steel. Moist regions and the wet season need your tools to be coated with corrosion-resistant materials for durability. Consider these factors before buying your tool.
  4. Safety measures: No matter how good a jack is, it’s only a tool and is susceptible to failure after prolonged use. Make sure you use jack stands alongside your truck jack in case of loaded trucks or military vehicles. They reduce the stress on the jack, prolonging its life in the process. Also, go for jacks with built-in safety mechanisms like stage locks, extra-long handlebars, and remote controls to keep yourself safe during the lifting operation.

Now that we have addressed the elephants in the room, let’s explore a few jack types.

  1. Hydraulic Floor Jacks Serving the automotive sector since the advent of cars, the floor jack has been a trusted partner of car and garage owners worldwide. Heavy duty floor jacks operate on the principles of hydraulics in which pressure applied on the handlebar is multiplied many times at the lifting end via a hydraulic fluid stored in a watertight cylinder. The piston at the lifting end applies force on the lift points of the vehicle and raises it high enough for undercarriage maintenance. Precision-engineered heavy duty floor jacks like the Scorpion MJ25 can lift loaded trucks as heavy as a whopping 25,000 lbs. with ease to a height of 36”! The MJ25 and the TJ series also use compressed air pressure to assist the hydraulic system in the lifting process, making it easier for the equipment to deal with bulky vehicles. These jacks also feature a class-leading three-stage locking mechanism for added safety.
  2. Scissor Jacks It’s more of an honorable mention since we are talking about jacks. Scissor jacks use a smart mechanical system to convert rotational motion into upward thrust, lifting cars and small vehicles high enough for tire changes and light maintenance activities. Your car probably has a scissor jack as part of the standard toolset. But don’t expect to lift loaded trucks with scissor jacks!
  3. Bottle Jacks Bottle jacks are called so because they look like bottles. They use the same principles as floor jacks to lift cars and trucks. A stubby base and thick pistons make the bottle jack a reliable tool to lift large and bulky vehicles. The only caveat: bottle jacks aren’t known for lifting high.
  4. Pit Jacks  Pit jacks are exclusively used in workshops with dedicated service pits. They can lift big, bulky vehicles in a jiffy, thanks to their combined hydraulic and pneumatic (compressed air) systems. Products like the Scorpion Pit Jacks from our inventory feature a durable and compact design that fits into any service pit on the continent. Telescoping arms with stackable adapters are good for any vehicle type, from loaded trucks to EVs. For instance, the Scorpion PJ35S can lift loaded trucks as heavy as 35,000 lbs. to a height of over 20”!
  5. Rolling Bridge Jacks If your workshop has a lift, you can consider buying a rolling bridge jack. It’s a great tool to use with loaded trucks because of the ease and efficiency with which you can operate them. Like pit jacks, bridge jacks use the combined power of hydraulics and pneumatic pressure to lift heavy vehicles. The Stan Jack J50000H is a great example of an ultra-efficient bridge jack with a weight capacity of 50,000 lbs.So, what’s the best floor jack or truck jack you can buy? Any tool that has been manufactured by a reputable manufacturer known for producing well-reviewed equipment is the thing to buy. Don’t always go for cheap. Remember, saving a few dollars upfront may prove to be expensive and unsafe in the long run.

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