Wrangirl,

The Hi-Lift company that makes the most well-known farm jack, makes and sells a bigger base that can be bolted to the bottom plate. A couple of other aftermarket companies make the same thing. Check with Quadratec or Four Wheel Drive hardware. That extra bottom plate is kind of heavy, and it makes storing the Hi-Lift more difficult, so I carry mine in the took box and only attach it to the jack if I'm getting ready to use it.

Also, it wouldn't hurt to carry a piece of 1-inch thick plywood to further increase the footing area - use a piece at least a foot square. That will help a lot if the ground surface is a little muddy.

Have fun on the ride! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />