Carrying my 3 Ton Daytona Jack across country

Planning to drive from Alabama to Utah for a camping trip to San Rafael Swell area. I don’t have a hi-lift Jack but use my HF Daytona at home since my rig is lifted. Am I crazy for planning to carry this heavy Jack out and back or should I get a hi-lift?

 

I don't see what's so crazy about the 3 ton jack. A hi lift sucks ass and is dangerous by comparison. I always hated using it. I say save your money and just use your jack.

 

My Hi-Lift is a heavy bastard. Not as heavy as my floor jack, but. Do you have sliders or some where to attach a Hi-Lift?

 

My 3-ton all-in-one goes with me on my cross country trips. Its light and compact, usually I keep it mounted to my trailer. I leave the hi-lift at home.

 

Ok then! I have a shell so can keep it there and secured with my recovery gear. I love the jack and it’s easy to use

 

hi lift suck they just look cool but not really maybe in an oakley sunglasses douchebro way

 

I made a large foot for the OEM jack. 3" thick, 9"x12" you could also buy the hi-lift foot to do the same thing
Raises the jack and provides a larger footprint if it's in soft mud or sand.

 

I second the "bring a big block of wood" advise. It could come in handy with the jack. Other than that, you're good.

 

If you have a means of connecting to your truck why not both. Each has areas in which it will shine. Add to that, mire than once I’ve used two jacks at once.

As to those that have an inordinate fear of Hi Lift jacks, well some folks fear anything they do not understand.

I haven’t looked but I’d bet someone has videos on the net on how to safely use a Hi Lift.

 

Personally I’d be pretty upset if someone took my wood.



I’m not a fan of high lifts. I rock a little harbor freight race jack and a block of wood.

 

Anything is dangerous if you don’t know how to use it. The idea that hi lifts are dangerous by their natire is simply false.

Hi lifts have been around for generations. They’re a great tool, IF you know how to use them.

All jack types have their own advantages and disadvantages.

One thing about hig lifts is they are a universal tool, and have many uses beside just lifting the truck.

I wouldn’t say you’re nuts for bringing your floor jack, but I would take a deep look at all the options in the long term. Don’t beafraid to try different ones, and see what works best for your needs. There are a lot of threads on the different types of jacks, even a sticky (“so you’re good at jacking”).

Whatever you choose, be sure you know how to use it, and 100% practice in non-emergency situations. When shit does hit the fan, slow down, stop, take your time. There is no reason to rush. Getting home in the dark is better than not getting home because youre dead.

 

And as we all know on this site, that old saying "opinions are like assholes, everyone has one and they all stink."
Do what you want man. No one here is going to be in your truck with you.