Bottle Jack Storage Options for In-Floor Cargo Box

[jclark]

I have the DV8 in floor cargo box installed, originally for the additional room. The right size housed my 6 ton bottle jack and accessories and tire repair kit, while the left side had all of my tools in their pouches.

I haven't had a need to use the bottle jack, so all of the parts were still wrapped in their OEM bubble wrap.

I recently needed to clear out that storage box to accommodate the install of a air compressor, and found that the jack had been leaking. According to Safe Jack, storing on its side like I had it is a non issue and it shouldn't have leaked.

But, before I pack it back up to put back in the vehicle after bleeding/servicing/validating it does the job it's supposed to - I'm looking for options for what else I could put it in to both keep it protected and if it leaks again, from getting hydraulic fluid on adjacent gear/surfaces. Is anyone aware of a padded water proof sleeve or bag I can put it in? I don't want a hard case since I jinga its accessories around it in that storage area.

Thanks!

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[CitrusBronco]

I store mine upright for this reason, but I have had upright jack leak also after bouncing around in my toolbox for over a decade. I use a small tote but you don’t want a tote so I guess get a small dry bag. If it leaks it won’t help you when you need it. I’d store it upright.

 

[jclark]

I store mine upright for this reason, but I have had upright jack leak also after bouncing around in my toolbox for over a decade. I use a small tote but you don’t want a tote so I guess get a small dry bag. If it leaks it won’t help you when you need it. I’d store it upright.

Upright would be ideal - and I did reach out to SafeJack directly to confirm storage and they indicated there should be no issue storing it on its side - but did suggest doing so with the release on top -

"First up, storing the jack. You are fine to store it on its side. You will just need to make sure that the release value is tightly closed and facing upwards. Storing it this way will eliminate the possibility of this happening again."

I would be fine with a tote would be fine - as long as size-wise it fits in the DV8 in floor cargo storage compartment.

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