In this post, we are going to treat a theme that can be of use to most of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Dodge Journey is fundamental. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first show you the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Dodge Journey, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Dodge Journey?

So we begin our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally speaking most Dodge Journey will be equipped with the same sort of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Dodge Journey : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated under the car to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Dodge Journey : It uses precisely the same process as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, nevertheless the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Dodge Journey : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only provided with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much easier to employ and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and effective model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Dodge Journey?

We will now commence the part that certainly made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Dodge Journey? It may seem simple, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Dodge Journey vehicles are equipped with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. Whether you have just bought your Dodge Journey or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may change based on the year and the finish of your Dodge Journey:

  • The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Dodge Journey. To reach it, just lift the carpet in the trunk and you should find it and the spare tire.
  • In the rear wheel arch: Similar but less common location, your jack may be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Dodge Journey is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, generally you will have to unscrew a nut to have the ability to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Dodge Journey?

Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Dodge Journey. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Dodge Journey, the process remains the same. This process may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Dodge Journey, remember to engage the handbrake as well as a gear to lock your wheels.
  • Unscrew the wheel nuts of the wheels you want to work on before lifting the vehicle, otherwise you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will generally discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Dodge Journey, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you have any further questions about the Dodge Journey, do not hesitate to consult our Dodge Journey category.