Im looking to put new brakes on my truck. I need a jack that can go up high enough to take off my 40" tires. I also would like to get jack stands as well. what does everyone use???

 

You'll need a hi-lift jack. They come in 48" & 60" lengths.

 

If the truck has solid axles you could also jack it up from the axle. I used to do it that way on my old Jeep when I had 33's on it.

 

let the air outta the tires.

 

You still need to support the truck with some large jackstands. Harbor Freight sells some large jackstands for a pretty decent price. You don't want your truck falling off the jack and onto you.

 

For my TJ, i've got a 4 (maybe 5) ton jack (8000-10000 lbs), and some beefy jackstands.

I went brand name too, I don't want my jeep falling over when i've got all four rims off for a change!

For solid axles, jacking along the axle/on the pumpkin itself is fine for most assemblies.


I'm on 33s, not 40s though, so what works for me may not work for you.

 

i use bottle jacks at steering knuckles for the front and a floor jack on the rear diff for the entire rear end... that's with 38"s and a 5" lift on an F350