Using an OEM bumper jack .will it cause damage to the bumper?

[hemi66coronet]

My body man says that I shouldn't use the original bumper jack because it will damage the bumper. Any suggestions on how I would change a flat if need be? I have just bought a set of torque-thrust style wheels/255-60-15 and know I will have a tough time with out a lift.:nono:

 

[Cranky]

Protect the bumper from the jack with rags or something else that might be better like pieces of rubber for all the contact areas. Other than that, the bumper is strong enough to lift the car.

 

[hemi66coronet]

I think he's concerned that bottom of the bumper will curl? were the hook contacts the bumper.

 

[Chargerjase]

Pack a small hydraulic bottle jack in your trunk and use the OEM jack for looks only.

 

[khryslerkid]

I prefer a well made scissor jack. Easy to conceal when closed. Easy to place under suspension to raise just one wheel. I have one from a Dodge Dakota with extensions and a ratchet handle. Very well made. Heck I use it for all kinds of jobs...

 

[Moparsmitty]

Don't use the bumper jack unless you have no other choice. Khryslerkid's advice about carrying a scissors jack is good. they are much safer and won't damage the car if used properly.

 

[Cranky]

I don't understand. The 66-67 B body bumper is more than adequate to pick up the car. It won't curl or bend.....

 

[Coyoteduster]

I agree with Cranky, the original jack should not harm the bumper at all if used properly, although it wouldn't hurt to protect the contact surfaces against scratching.

 

[Dennis H]

Don't know about damage, but I have not used a bumper jack for 45 years. Car more likely to roll of if not secured properly. I don't think it would hurt it either as it was designed for it. I carry a scissors jack from a late model car too. And have used it. Put the bumper jack and related stuff in the shed and store it.

 

[hemi66coronet]

The issue I have is that the suspension has to come out of the wheel house or drop in order for me to have enough room to remove a wide tire and rim. Where would you place a bottle jack or scissors jack to jack up enough to remove the tire?

 

[khryslerkid]

The problem that I never liked about bumper jacks is you have to unload the whole suspension before the tire comes off the ground. Yes they work like they were intended too but they haven't been using them on cars for quite some time now. I didn't like using them when that's all you had because of them being somewhat unstable. The locking mechanism, up and down, were just adequate too.

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The issue I have is that the suspension has to come out of the wheel house or drop in order for me to have enough room to remove a wide tire and rim. Where would you place a bottle jack or scissors jack to jack up enough to remove the tire?

If you need to let the wheel down, out of the wheel well, you would place the sissor jack on the frame, just in front of the front shackle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwF4qieecEM

 

[slepr1]

Back in the day, I used a bumper jack on my rechromed bumbers and it chipped the chrome around the jack slot. The bumpers were only a couple months from the rechromers. That was a bad day.

Just to be safe, never use a bumper jack unless absolutely necessary imho.

 

[coloradodave]

Keep your AAA card handy....they carry floor jacks.