T-type Bumper Jack

[Ed Martin]

What are you guys using for jacks? My original 68 Roadrunner jack broke a couple years ago. I have an old scissors jack if I need (rarely) in the garage. But I worry that in an emergency if I need on the road, what to use? I see Classic, Mega Parts, Ebay, etc. have new T-types for around $170. Are these any good? Is an original reproduction like these mainly for show or okay for occasional use?

 

[toolmanmike]

What are you guys using for jacks? My original 68 Roadrunner jack broke a couple years ago. I have an old scissors jack if I need (rarely) in the garage. But I worry that in an emergency if I need on the road, what to use? I see Classic, Mega Parts, Ebay, etc. have new T-types for around $170. Are these any good? Is an original reproduction like these mainly for show or okay for occasional use?

If you can make it to a swap meet this summer, there are usually a ton of jacks for sale. If you start a wanted thread here someone may have one for you.

 

[Big Bad Dad]

I would not want to use one of the original style jacks on my old car unless absolutely necessary. I think they were originally designed to bend the bumpers..... LOL

 

[toolmanmike]

I would not want to use one of the original style jacks on my old car unless absolutely necessary. I think they were originally designed to bend the bumpers..... LOL

But they look great in the trunk! LOL

 

[Tony Tee]

Can you fix your old jack? Save some (jack$$$)

 

[Nevada dan]

If you use the jack in the correct place there is never a problem , I've used the original many times they work great , I'd be more worried about a scissor jack

 

[diesel_lv]

I keep a HF low profile aluminum floor jack and rubber mallet in a canvas bag in the trunk for tire changing. Just quicker and safer. Plus easier to help out others.