Which Lug Wrench and Jack

The bolt heads are 21 mm. Rangers use a three ton jack. For occasional use you could get by with a two ton which are common and less expensive. If you want to take it with you there are jacks that weigh only 32 lbs. They are not particularly cheap though.

You need a big lug wrench. The torque is very high on the Tesla. I would go to Tire Rack and try one on your Tesla before purchase.

jerry33 said:

The bolt heads are 21 mm. Rangers use a three ton jack. For occasional use you could get by with a two ton which are common and less expensive. If you want to take it with you there are jacks that weigh only 32 lbs. They are not particularly cheap though.

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You can also get these "air bag" jacks that fold flat and are lightweight.. for occasional use (emergency tire change). They slip under the car and are inflated by connecting a hose to your exhaust pipe.. . .. oh, never mind.

The frunk in my Classic 85 can hold a full size spare and jack. I seldom use the frunk for anything anyway. And the wheel in there adds extra crash absorption, if needed.

Get a 18" breaker bar from Sears and a 21mm socket.

Here's the jack I got.

You are at the max capacity of that jack. I would get one that is rated higher.

I got this jack, plus this and this. Since I only plan to use it for emergencies, I felt it was a reasonable compromise. Is there a better, small-size jack? I didn't want to lug around a floor jack all the time.

Lloyd said:

You are at the max capacity of that jack. I would get one that is rated higher.

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jaguar36 said:

Get a 18" breaker bar from Sears and a 21mm socket.

Here's the jack I got.

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While that maybe ok for removing the lugs. Your going to need a adjustable torque wrench to re-tighen to 129ft lbs. do not do it by hand. You will either not tighten enough or over tighten and risk striping the threads

1. 18-24" breaker bar
2. 21mm socket (MUST be a 6 point!)
3. at least a 2 1/2 ton (alum or steel) floor jack as they are far more stable/safe than a scissors jack

tomp said:

I got this jack, plus this and this. Since I only plan to use it for emergencies, I felt it was a reasonable compromise. Is there a better, small-size jack? I didn't want to lug around a floor jack all the time.

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Here is one rated appropriately for 2.5 tons

2.5 ton Scissor Jack -USATM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012CP3FSY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_vitnwbA849MXB

Don't waste your time with those scissor jacks.
I got an aluminum jack at Costco for around $100 or you can find something at Harbor Freight. You can also get a 1/2" torque wrench there too for around $30 if you're only going to be using it occasionally.
The Tire Rack jack is very solid but it's pretty big too. It wouldn't be easy to throw in a car to use if you had a flat.

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aus said:

Don't waste your time with those scissor jacks.

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+1 !

(I do keep a scissor in the S for roadside emergency spare tire replacement ONLY)

I would highly recommend getting a torque wrench. I just had someone overtighten my lug nuts using a power wrench. The lug nuts got deformed and the threads damaged. Total cost to replace wheels hubs and lug nuts: $1700 plus tax. Tesla can't replace just the studs, only the entire hub.

David99 said:

I would highly recommend getting a torque wrench. I just had someone overtighten my lug nuts using a power wrench. The lug nuts got deformed and the threads damaged. Total cost to replace wheels hubs and lug nuts: $1700 plus tax. Tesla can't replace just the studs, only the entire hub.

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I was lucky, they only wrecked the nuts on mine. Now I have two sets of wheels so I never have to have anyone else do it.

Every time I could use a torque wrench, I don't have one, and every time I think of buying one, I don't really need it! (Pre-S)

But you guys have convinced me to splurge, thanks for all the info.

I got this socket from Summit Racing and really like it. Just the right amount of extension and a 6 point for a good fit

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SXT-284321

Here's Harbor Freight's Black Friday add.
There's a low profile floor jack on the front page- it looks to be steel, so it's going to be heavy but solid.
There's a torque wrench and air compressor on the second page.
On the third page, there's a simple air compressor hose or a wall mount hose.
All are worth getting.

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MajesticSound said:

I got this socket from Summit Racing and really like it. Just the right amount of extension and a 6 point for a good fit

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SXT-284321

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That's a nice socket!! Thin walled, with a plastic cover to it won't scratch the wheel and the extension looks about perfert for most cars. I had to buy a 3" extension for my cars.
Any idea how much shipping was?
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At least for me, having a jack for roadside emergencies is the reason I'm asking about jacks! For all those who poo-poo scissors jacks, what do you carry with you in the event of a flat??

linkster said:

+1 !

(I do keep a scissor in the S for roadside emergency spare tire replacement ONLY)

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Sorry for the (my) confusion. I carry a 3,000 lb rated scissor jack with me in the car for emergency roadside tire replacement.

I'd call AAA if I had a flat.
There are WAY too many accidents on people trying to change their tire or just parked on the side of the road.
Not worth the danger where I live at least.
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