Will this jack work on CT?

[MyFirstElectricTesla]

It's rated only 4 tons but it's looks easy to put it in the back.

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[HaulingAss]

It's rated only 4 tons but it's looks easy to put it in the back.

That won't work because it doesn't extend far enough under the vehicle to reach the jack points.

 

[MyFirstElectricTesla]

That won't work because it doesn't extend far enough under the vehicle to reach the jack points.

I probably missed it when I tried to google but didn't find any jack this style would handle the CT, does it exist?

 

[WheresMyCybertruck]

Not sure where you plan on using it, but why not a bottle jack? I use this on my Bronco and it's great (20 ton is overkill but I needed the extended height)

https://www.harborfreight.com/20-ton-heavy-duty-hydraulic-bottle-jack-58835.html

 

[HaulingAss]

I probably missed it when I tried to google but didn't find any jack this style would handle the CT, does it exist?

I don't know, I use a floor jack at home and tire plugs that don't require me to jack the vehicle on the road in case of a flat tire. It's much easier and faster to plug a tire in an emergency that to swap wheels. Spare wheels are a relic of a bygone era. I haven't used a spare tire/wheel assembly in over two decades!

 

[Bobo_LaDouche]

Not sure where you plan on using it, but why not a bottle jack? I use this on my Bronco and it's great (20 ton is overkill but I needed the extended height)

https://www.harborfreight.com/20-ton-heavy-duty-hydraulic-bottle-jack-58835.html

Can you get that jack under the CT? My truck sits at 8.5" height in "medium" lift in jack mode. Max height 20" probably lifts it (Tesla jack is 21"). I can confirm that 16" lift is not enough. I suppose you could go for a high lift, and then lower the car onto the jack, perhaps a dodgy approach, imo, particularly if not on a roadway. Have you actually lifted the truck with this jack? It probably is one of the best solutions, if it works.

 

[WheresMyCybertruck]

Can you get that jack under the CT? My truck sits at 8.5" height in "medium" lift in jack mode. Max height 20" probably lifts it (Tesla jack is 21"). I can confirm that 16" lift is not enough. I suppose you could go for a high lift, and then lower the car onto the jack, perhaps a dodgy approach, imo, particularly if not on a roadway. Have you actually lifted the truck with this jack? It probably is one of the best solutions, if it works.

I haven't tried it on the CT yet, but my Bronco also requires more than 20" of lift height so I use a small piece of 2x4 distribute the weight and get the extra height I need. Keep in mind the minimum lift height is pretty tall (10-5/8") so you'd need to raise the CT past medium to get it under there

I'll see if I can get a chance to test it out soon

 

[Nidavellir]

I have this one because it goes to 24 inches

BAOSHISHAN 4 Ton Bottle Jack 10-5/8" to 24" Lifting Range

 

[Lasttoy]

My HF 3 ton works. But I put a piece of 4x4 to protect metal

 

[Feathermerchant]

Why not raise the truck to medium then put jackstand(s) in their place and use service mode to deflate the bag(s) as needed. Then a small jack under a control arm should be able to lift the tire off the ground for changing.
This way the truck is not jacked to the top travel of the suspension.

 

[HaulingAss]

Why not raise the truck to medium then put jackstand(s) in their place and use service mode to deflate the bag(s) as needed. Then a small jack under a control arm should be able to lift the tire off the ground for changing.
This way the truck is not jacked to the top travel of the suspension.

That sounds awfully involved, and subject to accidently jacking the vehicle off the initial jackstands (it's difficult to tell how much force a hydraulic jack is applying). And it requires jackstands.

Why not just insert a tire worm in the puncture, inflate the tire, and be on your way. You don't even need a firm, level surface to perform the emergency repair.

 

[Ken in Miami]

I don't know, I use a floor jack at home and tire plugs that don't require me to jack the vehicle on the road in case of a flat tire. It's much easier and faster to plug a tire in an emergency that to swap wheels. Spare wheels are a relic of a bygone era. I haven't used a spare tire/wheel assembly in over two decades!

yep no spares on my Hummer either
Remember you have TPMS that will show low air. While the tire still has the bead on the rim, air up and find the leak. Plug it and that will buy you some time and miles to get to a pro. I hate alligators and pythons in the night where I drive and don’t have the gonads to swap tires at night. Plug it and move on! I’ve got metal plates in my back and don’t think I’d be happy taking lug nuts off and then dealing with a large heavy tire with a gator smiling at my back!

 

[Feathermerchant]

I use plugs when possible. But off roading presents many more hazards to tires. My intent with the post above is to show a way to remove a wheel for replacement or rotation without having to jack the truck up past full suspension extension. BTW my spare tire arrives tomorrow. I will carry it on trips.

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