what does that mean?
I have a HF 4 ton bottle Jack, extendable breaker bar, and 21 mm socket in the under bed compartment. Also, an inflator and plug kit. Had a jumper cable, but decided that was silly. FWIW, I found that a scissor Jack needs to be extended a few inches before it has full lift capacity - still a lot more work than a bottle Jack. I have a 3 ton scissor (and the other items) for my Y because the Y is so low. The 3 ton still needs to be extended a few inches before it will lift the Y. That can be a problem when the tire is completely flat. CT - not so much.
I have this Yellow Jacket. It is very small and light despite being a 4-ton jack. I first raise the truck to the highest (Extract) level, put the truck in Jack Mode, block the wheels, unscrew the jack's extender piece all the way, place the jack on a block of wood (4" thick), place under the truck at a specified lift point, and jack until the wheel just clears the ground (makes it easier for me to get the spare on).
Yes, it would be a mistake to attempt to support the CT using any material that lacks sufficient compression strength. This table shows that a one-foot length of 4 x 4 #2 Douglas Fir dimensioned lumber will support 18,869 lbs (9.4 tons), more than twice the capacity of the jack. It's also important to make sure the jack and support stand are laterally stable which can be a problem in an off-road situation. I use one of my traction board to help provide a firm surface for the support when on soft ground.
Hmm is 18 inches enough to lift the tire off the ground? Anyone able to try yet ?
I don't think it would safely reach the jack point under the truck. The side of the truck doors extend out past that reach of that jack.
