Economical Leveling Jack Recommendation for Ambulance with Drill Option

Updated 02/19/2026 | Published 02/12/2026

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Leveling Scissor Jack Set - 30" Lift - 15,000 lbs - QTY 2

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Replacement Socket for Stromberg Carlson Leveling Scissor Jack Set with 30" Lift

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Question:

Hello, I have a 2002 FL60 American LaFrance Medic Master Ambulance that I am looking to get a leveling solution for. I am looking for the most economical solution that is still powered. ie. with a drill or mechanical assist. What would you recommend? And if its a drill version - is there a certain tech spec of drill I should be looking for that would work better than others?

asked by: Michael L

Expert Reply:

Hey Michael, so scissor jacks are going to be the most economical solution for leveling your ambulance when parked like the # JSC-30 and then for a drill attachment to make raising and lowering them easier you would just need the part # SC83TR and you'd be set. The faster the drill speed the faster it will operate them but you don't need anything special.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Bob

2/18/2026

These come down really quickly, so don't look for a special drill. I *would* recommend an impact drill, though. These work well and I'm happy with them.

Jameson C.

2/18/2026

@Bob great advice! An impact would be a great choice.

Jay

2/18/2026

These jacks work well for me. I also recommend a battery impact wrench. In addition, for my trailer, I used saveajack.com brackets to easily remove these jacks when not needed on the road to avoid tearing them off on curbs and low clearance situations.

Samuel C.

2/19/2026

@Jay Glad to hear the jacks work out well for you! However while a battery powered drill is safe, a battery impact will damage the jack screw over time due to the hammer like function of an impact. I would recommend swapping to using a drill instead or you will eventually run into future issues.

Clay

2/18/2026

Mike I thought laFrance quit building emergency equipment in the '80's and went to just garbage trucks. Any way, I have not been able to use these jacks yet. They are built like a auto jack for changing tires so they should work well.