24BlueStang
Well-Known Member
You donāt have to get a big full size floor jack. They do make floor jacks that are a fraction of the size that only weigh like 8lbs and can fit in the rear floor board of our cars if someone wanted to put it there. Not that any of us would do that but itās a possibility if need be. I used to carry around a cheap one from Walmart in the rear floor board when I had an Altima years ago. Better than any scissor jack imoIf you are looking for a jack to change a roadside flat, a floor jack isn't the answer. Do people actually carry a floor jack around in a Mustang? There's nothing wrong with a scissor jack if you set the hand brake and take a little caution.
For rotations or any type of home maintenance, sure you should have a floor jack AND jacket stands.
As far as the lug nuts, a long 1/2 drive breaker bar and the right size socket (21mm) will do by the side of the road. Snug them up...you're just driving home or to a shop on the spare.
At home, definately have a torque wrench. I am surprised anyone suggests you just grunt a little and guess.
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