Bed mounted off-roading jack

[cashoverass]

Hi, I tried searching, I swear. I'm looking for ideas to mount an (off-road friendly) jack into the bed of the R1T.

I splurged for a new fancy (super heavy and large) jack but now I guess I'll buy a second specifically for off-roading. The bottle jack seem like great solutions from a space standpoint. Can they be as "safe" as a true jack? The Harbor Freight badlands jack is highly recommended so I have my eye on that. I'm looking for good ways to mount it in the bed so it doesn't roll/rattle.

I would prefer to not get a full molle wall. I probably will regret this later, ha, but right now, I don't see myself mounting a ton of stuff so ideally a jack mount that mounts to the stock mounting points and not a jack that mounts into a jack mount that mounts into a molle that mounts onto the bed (also this would cost like $1,000 and I'm hoping to do it a bit cheaper than that).

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[chicagoair]

Hi, I tried searching, I swear. I'm looking for ideas to mount an (off-road friendly) jack into the bed of the R1T.

I splurged for a new fancy (super heavy and large) jack but now I guess I'll buy a second specifically for off-roading. The bottle jack seem like great solutions from a space standpoint. Can they be as "safe" as a true jack? The Harbor Freight badlands jack is highly recommended so I have my eye on that. I'm looking for good ways to mount it in the bed so it doesn't roll/rattle.

I would prefer to not get a full molle wall. I probably will regret this later, ha, but right now, I don't see myself mounting a ton of stuff so ideally a jack mount that mounts to the stock mounting points and not a jack that mounts into a jack mount that mounts into a molle that mounts onto the bed (also this would cost like $1,000 and I'm hoping to do it a bit cheaper than that).

I’ve had my Badlands jack in my bed for many miles now tied down with a Frontrunner Strachit and have never heard it rattle and it’s never rolled. For the jack I use the longer black ones and a pair costs $40.

 

[PhatDaddy]

Hi, I tried searching, I swear. I'm looking for ideas to mount an (off-road friendly) jack into the bed of the R1T.

I splurged for a new fancy (super heavy and large) jack but now I guess I'll buy a second specifically for off-roading. The bottle jack seem like great solutions from a space standpoint. Can they be as "safe" as a true jack? The Harbor Freight badlands jack is highly recommended so I have my eye on that. I'm looking for good ways to mount it in the bed so it doesn't roll/rattle.

I would prefer to not get a full molle wall. I probably will regret this later, ha, but right now, I don't see myself mounting a ton of stuff so ideally a jack mount that mounts to the stock mounting points and not a jack that mounts into a jack mount that mounts into a molle that mounts onto the bed (also this would cost like $1,000 and I'm hoping to do it a bit cheaper than that).

Not sure for exactly what you are looking, but if you expand your search to “badlands jack mount”, you should find this one at least…

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[HighVoltOverland]

What exactly is your idea of an off road jack?
HiLift?
ARB hydraulic jack?
Pro Eagle?
HF Badlands?
SafeJack bottle jack kit?
EV Sportline bottle jack?

as far as not using paying for a full molle plate, you can mount either a loop or track of sorts in the bed by using the existing 6mm anchor points around the bed

 

[Jerk]

Am I crazy or is there no Harbor Freight Badlands jack rated to lift a Rivian? All I can find is the 3 ton jack, but the curb weight is 6949lbs with 21’s and no spare or driver, etc.

 

[Glembi2]

I do not believe the goal is to lift the entire truck but only some of it, with the remainder being supported by the opposite wheel. So more than a 2000 lb jack but not an 8000 lb jack. The red 6000 lb bottle jack seems popular.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Am I crazy or is there no Harbor Freight Badlands jack rated to lift a Rivian? All I can find is the 3 ton jack, but the curb weight is 6949lbs with 21’s and no spare or driver, etc.

You’re crazy. The 3-ton is fine. More than adequate for each corner of R1.

 

[Jerk]

I was for sure missing something there, thanks for correcting my mistake!

 

[Riviaenz]

You’re crazy. The 3-ton is fine. More than adequate for each corner of R1.

? Mobile Service uses 3T jacks and the Rivian Owner's Guide even says "Use a jack that is rated at least 3 tons with at least 23 in (59cm) of range." under the section "Lift the Vehicle with a Non-Rivian Jack".

 

[HighVoltOverland]

I still have no idea what jack OP was trying to mount

 

[SwampNut]

I still have no idea what jack OP was trying to mount

google “hi-lift jack.” It’s an old and dangerous solution for certain off road situations. I’ve had one, and used it once in many years of serious off road travel.

 

[kylealden]

For a Hi-Lift style jack, I'd probably recommend something like the BuiltRight MOLLE bed panels - you could rig up a simple mount with something like a Quick Fist clamp (which they sell) or a more custom solution.

For a floor jack (I have a Pro Eagle), there are some good Gear Tunnel mount options. I have mine on a Range Industries gear tunnel slider, but it requires taking the wheels off. The Pro Eagle hard mount can be bolted to the EV Sportline dual slider as well - see below.

 

[HighVoltOverland]

google “hi-lift jack.” It’s an old and dangerous solution for certain off road situations. I’ve had one, and used it once in many years of serious off road travel.

Oh!

Yeah, like all tools it can be unsafe when people act dumb.

As long as you aren't a total muppet and keep body parts clear of the handle ark it's incredibly useful

I think I've used it more for construction tasks:
pulling fence posts
as a clamp to hold deck boards flush as they are screwed in
as a spreader to unbend a tweaked metal dool frame
helping level sinking deck

I've used it for a tire change with my rock sliders.
not sure if you could use it on a Rivian without sliders.

Used it once as a come along , mostly just to play around and try it out in a low stakes situation.

I carry one in the void under my gear slide, it's the closest thing I have to a winch for self recovery when alone. It's come in clutch though working on my mom's house though

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