Hey guys, this may seem like a dumb topic, but this donned on me the other day while I got a flat in south Texas. I was lucky enough to get this flat near a land owners farm garage and had the use of an impact, air compressor and 3 ton floor jack. Had I been on the side of the rode, I might have been screwed. I have a 2.5 leveling kit and locking lugs on aftermarket rims. I am not sure that the factory spare tire tools would have been enough to change a flat had this happened on the side of the road. I do not know if the factory jack (scissor or button jack) would be tall enough to lift the truck. And I'm not sure if the stock lug wrench would have fit the lug key to remove the nuts. So my question is, What do you guys carry with you on a daily basis to change a tire in the event of a flat? Do you keep a small floor jack or wood block in the truck? Do you keep a 4-way or breaker bar with proper socket? I haven't really sat down and tested what I need to change a flat in a pinch, but figured I would get some input. Maybe I will shed some light to some guys that also haven't thought this through. Thanks for any input
Honestly...once you move from stock, you are better off with either roadside service from your insurance or AAA. We use Good Sam Platinum Plus, even though I am stock, I have them in case boss lady is out by herself, or if I need the fiver towed.
I would put a block of wood in the truck for under the jack. You need to make sure its thick enough so it will lift the truck with a fully inflated tire. Bring a 1/2 " drive breaker bar with shorty extension and a socket. If you need to have them torques than just drive to a tire store. They would do it free.
Road side assistance (USAA) is a must. A flat tire is the least of my concerns when it comes to a truck that weighs as much as ours.
If you end up with a bad egt sensor, hung injector, or anything that actually leaves you stranded then a free tow is worth its weight in gold. Especially considering your every day run of the mil tow rig isn't going to cut it lol.
I do have a floor jack, torque wrench, and socket set that would make changing a tire easy. But, again... That's about the best case when it comes to ending up on the side of the road in a diesel.
I have on board air on mine, so I keep air impact, socket set and extensions, along with 1/2" breaker bar, and 20ton jack. Works perfect for quick tire changes on truck or trailer
I carry a 18v Dewalt impact wrench(always pack batteries with a flashlight), impact socket set, cheap torque wrench, small 3 ton floor jack and a chunk of 4x4. Then I always carry my plumbing tool bag with pliers, adjustable wrenches, hammer ect. I'm all stock. Anything else the insurance will reemburse the cost for a tow ect.
The stock jack can and will lift 35/20's high enough to change. At least with a 4-inch lift..Roadside assist is great unless you're deep in the West Tx desert and no cell signal. Been there done that!
if you're putting the jack under the axle tube a 2.5" lift or 10" lift wont differ it's all in the tire radius 37's only raise the height an inch and a half from a stock 34.1" tall tire keep that in mind
i have a 2 stage jack that can lift my utes weight and fits in the stock holder, i also keep a 1/2 in breaker bar and short extension and socket of the size of my lugnuts. im putting onboard air soon so i have an impact and a pigtail hose ready to go in my recovery kit box as soon as its on.
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