A linear jack includes a first outer sleeve, an inner sleeve disposed at least partially within the first outer sleeve, a second outer sleeve disposed at least partially within the inner sleeve, a translating screw disposed at least partially within the second outer sleeve, and a cover sleeve coupled to the translating screw. The first outer sleeve is threadedly coupled to the inner sleeve. The second outer sleeve is threadedly coupled to the translating screw. The translating screw is disposed at least partially within the cover sleeve. The cover sleeve is configured to translate with the translating screw.