Bumper jacks who actually uses them?

[1BAD68]

I have a scissor jack in my trunk that's held down with rubber straps.
It rattles pretty bad so I was thinking about getting a bumper jack and mount it like the factory did but was wondering how effective they are for lifting the charger?
Especially the rear bumper, it just seems kinda flimsy to me.
Anyone actually use one to change a tire in an emergency?

[Skyview69]

Yes...I have...made me very nervous.  The car was very unstable so had to work fast.  I now cary a small hydraulic jack for emergencies. 

[ITSA426]

I've used them several times over the years.  I always felt that using one is its own emergency.  I've never had a car fall off one but I've had them slip at the wrong time, and had them tilt into the car if they are not on hard level ground.  Then you start over.  They can do some damage if they tilt into the car body.  A small hydraulic jack isn't very expensive.  That's what AAA usually has on the truck when they show up to change a tire. 

[1BAD68]

What are you guys using to secure all your tools and stuff in the trunk?
My tool box just sits wedged between my spare tire and tail panel. Between the jack and my toolbox there's a lot of noise coming from the trunk.

[Skyview69]

What are you guys using to secure all your tools and stuff in the trunk?
My tool box just sits wedged between my spare tire and tail panel. Between the jack and my toolbox there's a lot of noise coming from the trunk.

Nothing fancy...I wrap it in a towel and bungee it down real snug.  No problems with noise or moving around too much...just make sure it is real tight so when you kick it sideways it doesn't break loose and smash the quarter panel inside out!

[ITSA426]

If I'm on a road trip I try to throw everything I can into plastic tubs  They contain leaks and help some with organization.  A good moving blanket to lay on the ground or wrap that new found treasure in helps keep things quiet.  Towels and chamois can go in a plastic bag with the water blade to dry the car off on damp mornings or after rain if you do that sort of thing.  They also absorb noise and are flexible to jam between noisemakers.  Lawn chairs and luggage fit behind the rear seats on a first gen car or you just fold the back seats down.  Hydraulic jack can sit on plastic or on dirty side of moving blanket.

[Nacho-RT74]

I have used it

[69*F5*SE]

These days the correct original jack is nice to have as far as just having it but, a small hydrolic jack makes more sense as the original jacks pose too much risk in using them.  I have a correct original that will be just for looks in the trunk compartment 

[stuga]

Same here, got the bumper jack in truck for looks, small bottle jack tucked away for emergency's. I've used a bumper jack many times and you can really get fast like a nascar pitcrew on how quick you can get the tire off and slid it under the car by the door before the car leans

[bull]

I'm going to use mine... for decoration.

[8WHEELER]

Same here, got the bumper jack in truck for looks, small bottle jack tucked away for emergency's. I've used a bumper jack many times and you can really get fast like a nascar pitcrew on how quick you can get the tire off and slid it under the car by the door before the car leans

Yep     used mine lots of times in the late 70's and early 80's, you are really motivated to get
that spare on in record time.

Dan 

[Road Dog]

Lifting wasn't scarey to me it was lowering the car with them that bothered me. Used mine in the driveway a few months ago.

[Old Moparz]

I used to use a bumper jack when I first started driving. Watching the car teeter around on a tiny little hook can be scary. 

Now I keep a hydraulic bottle jack in the trunk. 

I remember as a kid seeing people use the bumper jacks all the time. It was normal to see the thing leave dents in the pavement, watch the car sway, or see the jack maxed out with the hook all the way at the top of the post. Even saw people underneath the cars using just one of those things.