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Old 06-20-2020, 09:47 PM #1
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What jack do you use?

Hi guys,

I recently lifted my 2001, here's the thread: Tundra/LC Lift + First Time Off Roading

My OEM jack isn't cutting it anymore so I'm looking into the options that I have. I don't want a high lift jack as they seem a little dangerous and my 4Runner doesn't have any good lifting points for one.

I'm pretty sure I want a hydraulic bottle jack, but I don't know what is tall enough. Maybe even a jack extender could work with my stock one.

What are you guys using?

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Some blocks of wood (like 12-18" long pieces of 2x12) can raise a jack some. Always cris-cross the grain when stacking so that they don't split. And keep the stack wider than it is high. Plywood pieces work too. Above all use common sense and don't be in a position where if the vehicle falls it can fall on you.

I used to live in southern California, and I even though my stock jack works, I always carry a small piece of 3x4" plywood in whatever vehicle I'm driving. You never know when you are going to have to jack it up on soft sand. Without the plywood the jack just pushes into the ground. It also doubles as a makeshift recovery ramp in a pinch.
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Get your self some rock sliders and a high lift jack
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High lift jacks are just not a good idea anymore with so many better options out there. They look cool on roof racks and mounted across hoods and such, but the rust it accumulates makes it hard to use reliably. They are very unsafe on a lifted vehicle anyway, and are a pain to store inside.

Get yourself a 20Ton bottle jack, and a few blocks of 2x6 wood. You can always put a bottle jack under the rear axle, or under the front end. Its much more stable too. That is all I carry anymore in both my 4R and my Jeep rock crawler.

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High lift jacks are just not a good idea anymore with so many better options out there. They look cool on roof racks and mounted across hoods and such, but the rust it accumulates makes it hard to use reliably. They are very unsafe on a lifted vehicle anyway, and are a pain to store inside.

Get yourself a 20Ton bottle jack, and a few blocks of 2x6 wood. You can always put a bottle jack under the rear axle, or under the front end. Its much more stable too. That is all I carry anymore in both my 4R and my Jeep rock crawler.

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Ya, this seems like the best option. What bottle jack would you recommend? Also what are your thoughts on putting extensions on the stock jack?

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My lift is only 2-2.5" running stock 31" tires, no sliders or aftermarket bumpers. I carry the OEM bottle jack and a Humvee scissor jack. Also, a minimum of 4 pieces of 1x1' 3/4" plywood, drilled with holes to secure the bottle or the scissor jack. For really remote travel, I'll bring another 4 pieces of 1x1' ply. When I had a '91 4WD truck, I carried a $200 Sears aluminum floor jack. The floor jack was cool,but couldn't be made to fit the more cramped 4Runner, and considering how it's cheaply made components (u-joint made of cast aluminum!) eventually failed, I'm glad I don't carry it anymore. BTW, neither the OEM bottle or the Humvee jack have any fluid to leak or valves to fail.
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one advantage of the stock jack is it is a screw jack, so it cant blow any hydraulic seals. You can place it on some blocks of wood. I have some 2x8 stacked 3 high, glued and screwed ( little over kill).
Just a few weeks ago on this forum someone listed some jack extensions... I remember looking at them
I think you can find it on internet under land crusier jack extensions. ..that was main design purpose...then it then lists for 4runners and others. Its a land cruiser website...sells land cruiser stuff. I know nothing else about them
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Good luck getting a bottle jack while your off roading under the truck getting all dirty slipping all over the place. This is what a high lift jack is used for, easy usage and stay clean. They have there purpose.
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now I got curious....so here is that link\

Jack Adapters - Land Cruiser Products - LCP

btw..I also have a hi lift with a big base plate adapter...but dont carry it unless im going off road....not daily driving.
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Good luck getting a bottle jack while your off roading under the truck getting all dirty slipping all over the place. This is what a high lift jack is used for, easy usage and stay clean. They have there purpose.

Ya for sure it’s a very useful tool, but I just don’t do any off roading where I think it’s going to be necessary... yet. Hopefully I’ll be needing one soon.

Plus I’ve seen some videos of people breaking their jaw haha


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Depends alot on where your at with a flat.
I use OE bottle jack, 48" Hi-lift, tire plug kit n air compressor.
The Hi-lift aka farm jack needs attention every now n then, knowledge on using it, attachment points.
Injuries from hi-lifts happen very seldom, usually because of operator.
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Hi lift jacks are heavy,break easy,dangerous and take up way too much room. Ive used plenty and well never use one again.

Little hydyalic jackis the way to go. Ive carried one since I got my 4runner. Takes little effort to lift the car, extremely reliable and dirt cheap.

Ive carry the $20 amazon big red but harbor freights works just fine. I can always find a rock if I need to offroad if I need more height.

There is lit of options for adaptors these days.

We have these for work, its a $30 bottle jack with adpators. Bottle Jack Accessories – Safe Jack
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Jack Adapters - Land Cruiser Products - LCP

btw..I also have a hi lift with a big base plate adapter...but dont carry it unless im going off road....not daily driving.

Just wanted to give my opinion on this adapter product. I bought one and unfortunately had to use it last year when I got a flat on-road. Maybe I wasn't using it properly but in my experience I would only be comfortable with it on flat pavement and if it's flat pavement I would just use the bottle jack without the adapter.

I had a rear flat tire on a hill and was parked on the shoulder in the dirt. I used the axle as the jack point because, if memory is correct, the jack wouldn't fit under any other point due to the weight of the 4Runner being downhill. Two things became clear:

1. the adapter connection is much wider than the stock bottle jack so the adapter ended up tilting as I threaded the jack upward. If the adapter is not centered perfectly on the bottle jack tip it is prone to tilt.

2. the adapter top surface that contacts the 4Runner is flat making it prone to tilt again if the 4runner is on an angle.

Because I was on a hill the 4Runner shifted slightly (even with wheels chocked) and wedged the adapter onto the bottle jack at about a 30 degree angle. I had to shovel the bottle jack out to remove the adapter. I ended up using the oem bottle jack without the adapter and successfully got the 4Runner up high enough to remove the wheel.

This adapter does NOT give you extra height capabilities other than the 3/16-1/4" thickness of the material.

Again, maybe I wasn't using the product correctly but for me I no longer have it my vehicle. Others may have better experiences with it.
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High lift jacks are just not a good idea anymore with so many better options out there. They look cool on roof racks and mounted across hoods and such, but the rust it accumulates makes it hard to use reliably. They are very unsafe on a lifted vehicle anyway, and are a pain to store inside.

Get yourself a 20Ton bottle jack, and a few blocks of 2x6 wood. You can always put a bottle jack under the rear axle, or under the front end. Its much more stable too. That is all I carry anymore in both my 4R and my Jeep rock crawler.

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