Dec 13, 2020
For those who worry the factory-supplied Bronco jack might not be your best option when off-roading, read on.
Like many Bronco enthusiasts, I researched various options. The three I focused on was: the Yiyitools 48” Farm Jack, the ARB Recovery Jack, and the Pro Eagle jack. Each has their pros and cons and ultimately, I chose the Pro Eagle. Although it was not the cheapest, I felt it might be the safest option for me and would give me the flexibility I needed for changing a 35” tire on both my Bronco and a trailer/camper.
If you do decide to buy a Pro Eagle jack, you may need to address four additional decisions. Those decisions are:
I chose the optional mount to hold all the components in a rattle-free fashion. See pics below.
I also decided to purchase both the 8” and the 15” extensions. The pics below will give you an idea of the height for each. The 8” has three adjustable heights and the 15” has five. Currently, we do not know the height of the jack points on our Broncos, but I believe the 8” will work. I do know the height of the jack point on the future trailer/camper is 23” on 35s not flat. For that vehicle, the 15” should be a better choice for me.
Some future Bronco owners may decide to mount their jack on a roof rack. The Pro Eagle may not be your best option due to the weight. My plan is to lasso it in the truck.
Hope this is helpful!
Like many Bronco enthusiasts, I researched various options. The three I focused on was: the Yiyitools 48” Farm Jack, the ARB Recovery Jack, and the Pro Eagle jack. Each has their pros and cons and ultimately, I chose the Pro Eagle. Although it was not the cheapest, I felt it might be the safest option for me and would give me the flexibility I needed for changing a 35” tire on both my Bronco and a trailer/camper.
If you do decide to buy a Pro Eagle jack, you may need to address four additional decisions. Those decisions are:
- Do I buy a 1.5T or a 2.0T jack?
- Do I want to purchase the optional mount?
- Do I want the 8” or 15” extension or both?
- Will I store the jack in or on the Bronco?
I chose the optional mount to hold all the components in a rattle-free fashion. See pics below.
I also decided to purchase both the 8” and the 15” extensions. The pics below will give you an idea of the height for each. The 8” has three adjustable heights and the 15” has five. Currently, we do not know the height of the jack points on our Broncos, but I believe the 8” will work. I do know the height of the jack point on the future trailer/camper is 23” on 35s not flat. For that vehicle, the 15” should be a better choice for me.
Some future Bronco owners may decide to mount their jack on a roof rack. The Pro Eagle may not be your best option due to the weight. My plan is to lasso it in the truck.
Hope this is helpful!
Commodore, Jakob1972
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