TAULER JACK
Four Wheeler|February 2023
A new alternative to the old off-road jack
Harry Wagner
TAULER JACK

For decades, the timeless farm jack’ has been the standard for off-road use. For vehicles with big tires, we have used floor jacks, bottle jacks, scissor jacks, and other options over the years, but none could match the versatility and range of a farm jack. That said, there are some compromises with farm jacks. They are heavy, can be difficult or even dangerous) when used improperly, and take up a lot of room in your vehicle. The Tauler Jack from Brennan’s Garage looks to address those issues. Brennan Metcalf is an engineer and avid off-roader who is always looking to build a better mousetrap. We think he has done so with the Tauler Jack, which is economical, has a huge range of motion, and is more compact, safer, and easier to use than a traditional farm jack.

The Tauler Jack comes as a kit with CNC laser-cut components that you weld onto a trailer jack that you source. Once built, this jack has a 15-inch stroke from a minimum of height just under 6 inches to just over 50 inches using the easy-to-adjust foot and base. The Tauler Jack can be run all the way up without risking it getting stuck between clicks and it's fine-adjustable anywhere along its travel. The greaseable screw jack mechanism is inherently safe and will not bypass pressure or fail to engage a pin all the way like some other jacks. The fabricated steel foot is designed to provide a wide, stable platform with aggressive teeth to prevent slipping in adverse conditions. The 3/4-inch steel rod in the tip allows for a safe, smooth connection to soft rigging equipment or a %-inch hard shackle if the need arises. The foot is long enough to grab the lip of a bead lock rim if you need to get something under the tire like a traction mat, rocks, sticks, or snow.

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