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Better jack options/suggestions please

Clif4rd

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Howdy, needed to replace a flat tire (ruptured sidewall) due to low stonewall and pilot error a couple days ago. Found a nice flat area but struggled with the factory jack and even after several adjustments it never looked very safe and required significant effort to get to an appropriate height for a full size spare. I have a jack puck and looking for suggestions on a better jack to keep in the vehicle. Appreciate any advice.
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Rivian OEM jack version 1 is trash. Version 2 is slightly better. $1300 for the full size spare tire from the Gear Shop, they could have included a better tire service kit. the lift assembly is 3 separate, loose pieces (plastic jack puck, scissor lift, plastic base which have no locking/connecting mechanism to each other). just seems very cheap and worst unstable lifting a 7000 lbs vehicle.

i'd recommend buying your own jack like the Badlands or Pro Eagle
https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/jacks-jack-stands/3-ton-off-road-jack-59136.html
https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Eagle-P-EPE-ORJ3B4X/dp/B081J8VMLY/
 

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Cheap bottle jack, they are all the same and the expensive ones don't give you anything useful. The only feature I've seen different is a built in lock (sort of jack stand), and those are cheap too.
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