bmzero Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 While I was working on my trailer yesterday evening, I was using a tool that I have been very happy with and thought that it might be helpful to some of you as well. It's a 20 ton air over hydraulic bottle jack. This particular jack came from Harbor Freight, but they're almost all the same and most are priced similarly. http://www.harborfreight.com/20-ton-air-over-hydraulic-jack-95553.html What makes this so useful is that we all have an air source handy, especially when we're already on the road. No more manual operating the jack. Plus, it's significantly faster than a manual bottle jack. Using this jack and a cordless impact, I'm able to change a trailer tire in about 5 minutes and get back on the road. Now, why I have gotten that proficient at changing trailer tires is another story all together, but let's focus on the jack. To make this even more useful, I plumbed quick connect fittings on both sides of my truck (near entry doors) and one on the rear. All of those fittings are isolated with a single shut off valve. The only thing I would suggest doing to this jack is tying about a 6' section of rope to the metal handle. The last thing you want to do is pull this jack around by the air hose. It's heavy enough to put a lot of stress on the hose connection. I also use one of these (http://www.amazon.com/Bayco-KW-130-Storage-Center-150-Feet/dp/B0000BYBVT) to hold 25' of polyurethane air line (http://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-x-50-ft-polyurethane-air-hose-60354.html). Quick and easy and light weight. The smaller poly line doesn't take up as much space as the larger hose and handles plenty of volume for anything I have needed from it thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Have one in my truck from Northern Tool. Handy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugsly Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I have the HF one, and yes it makes life much easier compared to using a hand pump jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I also have the same Jack and love it. Great tip on the air hose I'll have to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukedoodle Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I also use one of these (http://www.amazon.com/Bayco-Extension-Cord-Reel-Orange/dp/B0044UUN7C) 412U4hhkYML.jpg Call me a tight ass if you like, but that one is a little expensive for my taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Call me a tight ass if you like, but that one is a little expensive for my taste. Ha ha. Good catch. I just grabbed the first one that looked like the one I bought. I didn't look at the price. How about this one - http://www.amazon.com/Bayco-KW-130-Storage-Center-150-Feet/dp/B0000BYBVT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukedoodle Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 How about this one - http://www.amazon.com/Bayco-KW-130-Storage-Center-150-Feet/dp/B0000BYBVT Yep, that one should do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I have a jack just like that and also use those orange reels for RG-6 satellite cable for my portable dish when under trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 So will that reel hold 50' of the 1/4" line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 So will that reel hold 50' of the 1/4" line?I have not tried it, but I would think so. There is plenty of room left with 25' on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukedoodle Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 So will that reel hold 50' of the 1/4" line? In the item description on Amazon it states that it will hold 100 foot of 12/3 SJT electrical cord therefore IMPO i believe it would hold 50 foot of 1/4" air hose.similiar to what bmzero had linked to in his original post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I have 50' of poly air line on mine. It fills the reel up but is great at keeping it untangled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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