One thing to consider with the Safe Jack. When you have a flat your axle clearance is going to be significantly decreased. You may not be able to fit the Safe Jack underneath the axle to lift it since it's a bit taller than the OE bottle jack. Keep both on hand as you may need the OE just to do the initial lifting and then use the Safe Jack to get it up to the height needed.
Awesome video. I got stuck off-road and the factory bottle Jack saved me, but it was totally destroyed in the process. An upgrade was totally in order. Thanks for making solid, well edited content for the ZR2.
I love how you put the wheel stop on the uphill side of the wheel you were jacking. You should probably figure out the stock stuff before you buy aftermarket.
1. The bottle jack is plenty strong enough (3900 lb) to lift a fraction of your trucks 4600 lbs in order to change a tire. 2. Turn the lug wrench the other way and use it as a handle when lowering or raising the tire.
I love hydraulic jacks, but once I was off road in the Arizona desert, it was about 115 degrees and the jack wouldn't lift the truck, I assume the oil didn't have the viscosity in heat? Luckily I had a high lift jack.
Any chance you’ve checked to see if this bottle jack would fit in the factory location? And replace the factory jack with the seat closed up and functional of course.
Just watched the video. Guys said key had to be in ignition on his old truck. That's funny every GM vehicle I have had since my 98 S-10 needed the ignition key to unlock the spare tire. Looks like his Colorado was missing the lock under under the door for the raise/lower winch.
I'm not sure that you want to put the wheel chocks on the wheel that you are lifting, put the vehicle in park with the chocks on a different (usually opposite) wheel. I also don't recommend using the bottle jack from underneath the truck, there are good locations along the frame, chassis, and/or rock sliders that you can used from the side of the vehicle. Many will stage the spare in a way to prevent the vehicle from crushing you should the jack fall over.
Thanks for the safety tips Robert, I was just filming the wheel blocks on that tire cause I was lazy, never heard of using the spare tire as a block under the vehicle, good tip, I will keep that one in my memory bank.
Sorry guys, I accidentally deleted some comments/questions, learning on how this TH-cam works.. The Ammo Can jack kit will not fit underneath the seat. A key in the ignition is not needed to lower the spare tire. There is not theft protection on the spare tire. I plan on throwing the ammo can kit in the truck with my other recovery gear whenever I have a back country drive planned. I'll keep that weak sauce factory jack in the truck when driving around town.
Another great video man. Did you get the dusk edition? Or just purchase the wheels separately? The reason I ask is, I believe the dusk edition comes with a 5th black wheel for a spare. Good info... I like that jack upgrade
Thanks for the feedback. I bought the truck last October during "Truck Accessory" month, so I took the credit and went for the gloss black wheels and black lettering. I didn't want a sport bar since I was putting a GoFastCamper on it, just really liked the "Dusk" look.
I live in Ontario Canada alot of salt during The winter Even though I'd check if it's clean and not rusted seized or rotten from moisture bad design that's why we take our spare and put it in The back also pain in the ass crawling in the back to get your spare out
Had to thumbs down. Chevrolet has had the same jack kit on their trucks for as far as i can remember. the spare tire system as well. my 2002 Silverado had this system. the only real advantage to this kit it the hydraulic bottle jack. of which you can get at harbor freight for $30 with an extra 2 ton capacity over the jack in the video. weather you buy the harbor freight jack, or spend $240 for this kit... you loose the advantage of storage... at least with the harbor freight jack it takes less storage.
Thanks for you take on it. I had a flat in a Chevy truck probably a 2004/05?? in the middle of nowhere at night and spent a good 30 minutes trying to lower the spare. I finally referred to the owner’s manual and it had an anti-theft feature that required the key to be in the ignition for the spare to be lowered. That was a funny moment. I threw the ammo can in a drawer system in the bed & now if I have it for life for use use on other vehicles or trailers.
One thing to consider with the Safe Jack. When you have a flat your axle clearance is going to be significantly decreased. You may not be able to fit the Safe Jack underneath the axle to lift it since it's a bit taller than the OE bottle jack. Keep both on hand as you may need the OE just to do the initial lifting and then use the Safe Jack to get it up to the height needed.
Roger that, keeping the baby jack in the truck.
Awesome video. I got stuck off-road and the factory bottle Jack saved me, but it was totally destroyed in the process. An upgrade was totally in order. Thanks for making solid, well edited content for the ZR2.
Awesome. Thanks for watching. The factory Jack is probably okay in the factory, not so much in the wild.
Glad you posted this, I added 2” suspension lift to my truck, have had a reason to use the Jack so I need to make this change in case I do!!
Might as well trouble shoot it at home as opposed when Murphy strikes in the middle of nowhere.
simple and objective great explanation
Thanks a lot!
I love how you put the wheel stop on the uphill side of the wheel you were jacking.
You should probably figure out the stock stuff before you buy aftermarket.
@@lankey6969 glad you know which way my driveway slopes! Thanks brotha
1. The bottle jack is plenty strong enough (3900 lb) to lift a fraction of your trucks 4600 lbs in order to change a tire.
2. Turn the lug wrench the other way and use it as a handle when lowering or raising the tire.
Good stuff in December 2024
I love hydraulic jacks, but once I was off road in the Arizona desert, it was about 115 degrees and the jack wouldn't lift the truck, I assume the oil didn't have the viscosity in heat? Luckily I had a high lift jack.
Good video but you can get a decent jack at any Home Depot or hardware store that does the same thing at a fraction of the cost.
The Jack probably yes but the extensions definitely not
It may be less wonky if you installed the plate right side up. The countersink screw provisions give that away
Any chance you’ve checked to see if this bottle jack would fit in the factory location? And replace the factory jack with the seat closed up and functional of course.
It would not fit where the factory jack is located.
Just watched the video. Guys said key had to be in ignition on his old truck. That's funny every GM vehicle I have had since my 98 S-10 needed the ignition key to unlock the spare tire. Looks like his Colorado was missing the lock under under the door for the raise/lower winch.
I'm not sure that you want to put the wheel chocks on the wheel that you are lifting, put the vehicle in park with the chocks on a different (usually opposite) wheel. I also don't recommend using the bottle jack from underneath the truck, there are good locations along the frame, chassis, and/or rock sliders that you can used from the side of the vehicle. Many will stage the spare in a way to prevent the vehicle from crushing you should the jack fall over.
Thanks for the safety tips Robert, I was just filming the wheel blocks on that tire cause I was lazy, never heard of using the spare tire as a block under the vehicle, good tip, I will keep that one in my memory bank.
Sorry guys, I accidentally deleted some comments/questions, learning on how this TH-cam works.. The Ammo Can jack kit will not fit underneath the seat. A key in the ignition is not needed to lower the spare tire. There is not theft protection on the spare tire.
I plan on throwing the ammo can kit in the truck with my other recovery gear whenever I have a back country drive planned. I'll keep that weak sauce factory jack in the truck when driving around town.
Another great video man. Did you get the dusk edition? Or just purchase the wheels separately? The reason I ask is, I believe the dusk edition comes with a 5th black wheel for a spare. Good info... I like that jack upgrade
Thanks for the feedback. I bought the truck last October during "Truck Accessory" month, so I took the credit and went for the gloss black wheels and black lettering. I didn't want a sport bar since I was putting a GoFastCamper on it, just really liked the "Dusk" look.
Yes, the Dusk Special Edition comes with aluminum spare wheel.
The Cable on The spare Tire can rust or seize if not lubed and if rusted you could loose your spare Tire on The highway dangerous
Wow, I never have heard of that, scary thought if that spare came off at 70 MPH on the highway.
I live in Ontario Canada alot of salt during The winter Even though I'd check if it's clean and not rusted seized or rotten from moisture bad design that's why we take our spare and put it in The back also pain in the ass crawling in the back to get your spare out
Also crappy jacks
@@markcomisky7106 Yeah complete junk.
That’s one expensive ammo can. I’ll get the 8 ton Omega jack for $35 and put it in a shoe box.
As long as it ain't a Nike shoebox.
@@TheDisillusioned1811 get woke go broke! Dump Nike in the ocean
Only exceptional thieves are going to know how to get that tire off.
Don't jam wheel chokes against the wheel.
Bad timing 😂 there’s no good time to have a flat 🤣😂🤣😂
You do not know what wheel chocks are or how to use them.
So, by all means, make an instructional video on how to use it? Odd
Had to thumbs down.
Chevrolet has had the same jack kit on their trucks for as far as i can remember. the spare tire system as well. my 2002 Silverado had this system. the only real advantage to this kit it the hydraulic bottle jack. of which you can get at harbor freight for $30 with an extra 2 ton capacity over the jack in the video. weather you buy the harbor freight jack, or spend $240 for this kit... you loose the advantage of storage... at least with the harbor freight jack it takes less storage.
Thanks for you take on it. I had a flat in a Chevy truck probably a 2004/05?? in the middle of nowhere at night and spent a good 30 minutes trying to lower the spare. I finally referred to the owner’s manual and it had an anti-theft feature that required the key to be in the ignition for the spare to be lowered. That was a funny moment. I threw the ammo can in a drawer system in the bed & now if I have it for life for use use on other vehicles or trailers.