I've posted this in the newbie sect. but it doesn't seem to be getting any attn. w/ no one in there, so I'll try it here. I need some experienced advice. Basically, what is the min. height a floor jack should be able to crank up to, to adequetly lift the tires off the ground and work on my stock 94 p/up with 31" tires? I plan on putting in 1.5" bj spacers and would like to take that into consideration. Won't do any major work, just simple things. Also what is the min. height that the floor jacks should go to? Thanks for helping me get started.

 

I have a cheap Wal-Mart jack 'for SUV's' that lifts to 21". I have 31" tall tires and it did just fine . It didn't even use all the travel.

Mike in AR

 

Just buy a heavy duty garage style jack. Even the smalle cheap ones will do what you need by simply putting a block of wood on it before you jack it up.

I had to replace mine. I was in a rush so I went to the local Advanced Auto parts and picked up a "speedi lift" for $80. I didn't know it at the time but it will crank up to it's max in like three pumps when there is no weight on it. I like that a lot. It's a bit of a time saver.

 

18" would probably be enough for you truck as it is now, but get one that lifts 21-22" if you can, especially if you're going to be doing any mods. No point on getting one that'll be too small later.

And don't forget the jackstands, working under a truck supported only by a jack is not safe.

 

Do you own a jack? If you already own a jack, it will work no matter what. Like maxpower hd said, just put some wood under it before you start jacking.