In this article, we are going to talk about a subject that can be of use to all 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 Ram P/U is fundamental. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first explain the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Ram P/U, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Ram P/U?

So we start our content with the different sort of jacks that exist. In actual fact, although generally most Ram P/U 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 Ram P/U : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated 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 Ram P/U : It uses precisely similar principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Ram P/U : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only provided with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less difficult to utilise 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 Ram P/U?

We will now commence the part that definitely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Ram P/U? It might seem basic, but depending on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Ram P/U cars are supplied 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 Ram P/U or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may possibly change depending on the year and the finish of your Ram P/U:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Ram P/U. 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 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 Ram P/U is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, in most cases 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 Ram P/U?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Ram P/U. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Ram P/U, the procedure remains similar. This procedure might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Ram P/U, 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 locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Ram P/U, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

To find more tips on the Ram P/U, take a look at the Ram P/U category.