Charlievee
Senior Member
On the trd plate, center between the rear mounting bolts.
Where the heck are the jack points?? 2018 TRDORP w/ KDSS
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On the trd plate, center between the rear mounting bolts.
You're not comprehending what I said. I had plenty of access to the stock skids AND with the after market skids for the lower control arm bolts.
It's on the first page of this thread
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jrandom
New member
silly init?Factory Jack Used to Change Tire on level concrete
In my 2018 4Runner SR5, I had a flat...in my driveway...almost level concrete.
The OEM jack was OK removing the flat.
At first I couldn't get the spare on with the jack all the way up.
I matched up the wheel holes with the bolts and kicked it on from the bottom.
I needed another inch. I added a 2" thick X8x12 inch board for next time.
I also got a 6 ton bottle jack; I just tested it. It's fine doing the front wheel.
On the back axle, there's not much contact between the axle and the jack. I tried to knock the 4Runner off of the jack; it was OK. The bottle jack fits in the tool location; it's too big to fit where the OEM jack was. I just wrapped it in an old t-shirt and threw it in. I jammed in the other tools OK.
In my 2018 4Runner SR5, I had a flat...in my driveway...almost level concrete.
The OEM jack was OK removing the flat.
At first I couldn't get the spare on with the jack all the way up.
I matched up the wheel holes with the bolts and kicked it on from the bottom.
I needed another inch. I added a 2" thick X8x12 inch board for next time.
I also got a 6 ton bottle jack; I just tested it. It's fine doing the front wheel.
On the back axle, there's not much contact between the axle and the jack. I tried to knock the 4Runner off of the jack; it was OK. The bottle jack fits in the tool location; it's too big to fit where the OEM jack was. I just wrapped it in an old t-shirt and threw it in. I jammed in the other tools OK.
JerseyBiker
New member
The manual is not that clear. The picture is too small. But thanks to the replies here I figured it out. Once I knew where to put the bottle jack, everything worked fine. Thanks
ElectroBoy
Banned
For jacking the rear I got a “jack adapter” from Land Cruiser Products, for a better grip.
Jack Adapters - Land Cruiser Products - LCP
I painted mine white to make it more visible.
Jack Adapters - Land Cruiser Products - LCP
I painted mine white to make it more visible.
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Ronin61945
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Electroboy,
That is a wonderful picture of where to put the jack on the rear and I really like the Adapter. Could you please take a similar picture of where to put the jack on the front? It would be much appreciated.
That is a wonderful picture of where to put the jack on the rear and I really like the Adapter. Could you please take a similar picture of where to put the jack on the front? It would be much appreciated.
Hydguy
Member
I tell ya, if you think the bottle jack is in any way 'insufficient', you must never have used a ratchet jack like older American cars came with.
People think HiLift jacks can be sketchy. the ratchet jacks were way worse.
No way would I consider taking a floor jack on a trip. I have roadside assistance if it is so bad that the bottle jack and maybe a few pieces of lumber isn't sufficient to do the job.
People think HiLift jacks can be sketchy. the ratchet jacks were way worse.
No way would I consider taking a floor jack on a trip. I have roadside assistance if it is so bad that the bottle jack and maybe a few pieces of lumber isn't sufficient to do the job.
ElectroBoy
Banned
I won’t be able to get a photo of the OEM jack in action on the front for a week or so. But the jack points are illustrated in the owners manual. And the first post of this thread shows the spots as circled. You’re actually on a flat spot on the frame. It’s a good stable spot but you’ll find that the jack gets extended really high to get a front wheel off the ground. Set the parking brake, block the other front wheel (2 blocks), and try jacking the front wheel.
It’s a good idea to get familiar and practice the process of changing a flat by rotating your tires. I rotate front to back on the same side. Remove spare tire, jack rear, remove rear tire, install spare (temporary) on rear, lower rear, move jack to front on same side, jack up front, remove tire, install the former rear on the front, lower the front, move jack to rear, jack and remove rear tire, install the former front on the rear, lower rear. Rinse and repeat on the other side and reinstall the spare tire into its location.
Be sure to torque the lug nuts properly as specified in the manual. Check inflation on all tires and the spare.
After doing this you’ll be very comfortable with changing a flat tire. And your arms may be a little sore!
Ronin61945
New member
ElectroBoy,
I appreciate the information in your response and certainly have looked at the diagram in the owners manual and the one on the thread. My truck has had RCI skid plates installed in the past and therefore finding the part of the frame to put the jack is not clear to me. If you have time to take a clear picture next week of a spot that would work for that setup, I would like to see it. Would using the control arms work?
Thanks
I appreciate the information in your response and certainly have looked at the diagram in the owners manual and the one on the thread. My truck has had RCI skid plates installed in the past and therefore finding the part of the frame to put the jack is not clear to me. If you have time to take a clear picture next week of a spot that would work for that setup, I would like to see it. Would using the control arms work?
Thanks
ElectroBoy
Banned
No, do not jack up at the control arms. Jack the frame per previous descriptions and the manual. I have stock skids, but what I’ve seen of photos of RCI skids, you still have frame access near the cross member. Unless your skids are different. Maybe post a photo of your setup in that area so others can verify.
Ronin61945
New member
ElectroBoy,
10-19 4Runner Full Skid Package Deal – RCI Offroad
Not computer smart enough to post picture of my setup but this is from the internet. I have the front and transmission plates, not the full set.
Again, thanks for the help.
10-19 4Runner Full Skid Package Deal – RCI Offroad
Not computer smart enough to post picture of my setup but this is from the internet. I have the front and transmission plates, not the full set.
Again, thanks for the help.
ElectroBoy
Banned
There you go. See where they positioned the lift point on the frame near the cross member? That’s where you place your jack.
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Ronin61945
New member
ElectroBoy,
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I now, finally know where to put the jack. Seems simple, now that you have shown me exactly where it goes.
Again, I am most appreciative.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I now, finally know where to put the jack. Seems simple, now that you have shown me exactly where it goes.
Again, I am most appreciative.
Should see me at a track day haha
kirdtheape
New member
I've jacked up the front of the truck only. This is a 6 ton jack stand, Big Red bought off Amazon. I placed the jack over under hole in the frame shown in the top of this thread.
I'm concerned with the way that the jack stand makes contact with the frame at only one point on the near side furthest from the camera. The frame on the side of the weld nearest the camera is higher so there will never be contact on both sides of the weld. With the angle of the lift it only makes contact at one point. Is this safe?
Also, when lifting from the recommended single point at the front of the truck on the rock plate the truck lifts unevenly with the driver side an inch or so lower. Is this normal or is my garage sloped?
I'm concerned with the way that the jack stand makes contact with the frame at only one point on the near side furthest from the camera. The frame on the side of the weld nearest the camera is higher so there will never be contact on both sides of the weld. With the angle of the lift it only makes contact at one point. Is this safe?
Also, when lifting from the recommended single point at the front of the truck on the rock plate the truck lifts unevenly with the driver side an inch or so lower. Is this normal or is my garage sloped?
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kirdtheape
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I switched to the Hein-Werner jack stands and now the frame is still resting one one point but that point is in between the flanges. I feel slightly safer.