In this post, we are going to treat a subject that can be of use to everyone. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Jeep Wrangler is necessary. In fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first show you the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Jeep Wrangler, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Jeep Wrangler?

So we start our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, although in general most Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned under the motor vehicle 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 Jeep Wrangler : It uses exactly similar principle as the jack seen above, 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 Jeep Wrangler : This form of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just supplied with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much easier to use and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Jeep Wrangler?

We will now begin the part that surely made you come to this post, where is the jack on a Jeep Wrangler? It might seem very easy, but based on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Jeep Wrangler cars 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 Jeep Wrangler 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 motor vehicle, these locations may replace based on the year and the finish of your Jeep Wrangler:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Jeep Wrangler. 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 traditional location, your jack might 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 Jeep Wrangler is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, in most cases you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Jeep Wrangler?

Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Jeep Wrangler. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Jeep Wrangler, the process remains similar. This process might seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Jeep Wrangler, 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 car, otherwise you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Jeep Wrangler, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you want more guides on the Jeep Wrangler, go to our Jeep Wrangler category.