So i was trying to lift the front of the 4Runner to test fit some wheels and looked at the book and used the points suggested there with my 2.5 Ton floor jack and nothing. Where would you guys suggest i use the jack from? thanks

this is the jack i was using.

Sears.com

What do you mean "nothing"? The jack didn't work, or it didn't go high enough to lift the wheels?

Assuming the jack works, use a block of wood between the jack and the lift point, or lift directly at the control arm so the suspension doesn't droop.

If you want to lift both at the same time, there is a circle in the center of the rear portion of the stock front skid plate. There is a reinforced piece that is there for this very reason. I believe it butts up against the crossmember. Lift on that section, place two Jack stands (one on either side) along the frame rails just behind the front wheels, then lower the vehicle onto the Jack stands.

If you only need to do one wheel at a time, I use the bottom of the front lower control arm.

Well according to the website that is a low profile jack that has a limit of 14". While there are points you could lift (rear axle, control arms) and be able to get it off the ground but most other places (most of the frame) probably won't cut it. I would suggest getting another jack as most lift about 17"-19" lift especially if you are considering getting a lift. But I guess it's not necessary just easier.

I learned something new again from this forum. I took off the skid plate and noticed the circular area before rotating the tires.

That's weird, the 4th Gen bottle jack is identical to the 5th Gen's and I measured mine in at about 19" fully extended (that's what she said, heyo!)

Bottle jack too short for my 4R Trail 2015

You know... I always noticed that reinforced part but never gave it much though and now it makes sense. lol

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VEHICLE LIFT AND SUPPORT LOCATIONS

1. NOTICE ABOUT VEHICLE CONDITION WHEN RAISING VEHICLE

(a) The vehicle must be unloaded before jacking up or raising the vehicle. Never jack up or raise a heavily loaded vehicle.
(b) When removing any heavy components like the engine or transaxle, the vehicle center of gravity will shift. To stabilize the vehicle, place a balance weight in a location that will prevent the vehicle from rolling or shifting, or place a transmission jack under the appropriate jack position at the opposite end of the vehicle.

2. NOTICE FOR USING 4 POST LIFT

(a) Follow the safety procedures outlined in the lift's instruction manual.
(b) Do not damage the tires or wheels while driving onto the lift.
(c) Use wheel chocks to secure the vehicle.

3. NOTICE FOR USING JACK AND SAFETY STANDS

(a) Work on a level surface. Use wheel chocks at all times.
(b) Use safety stands with rubber attachments as shown in the illustration.
(c) Set the jack and safety stands exactly under the specified locations on the vehicle.
(d) Do not work on or leave the vehicle supported only by a jack. Be sure to support the vehicle with safety stands.
(e) When jacking up the vehicle, first release the parking brake and move the shift lever to N.
(f) When jacking up the entire vehicle:
(1) When jacking up the front wheels first, make sure wheel chocks are behind the rear wheels.
(2) When jacking up the rear wheels first, make sure wheel chocks are in front of the front wheels.
(g) When jacking up only the front or rear wheels of the vehicle:
(1) Before jacking up the front wheels, place wheel chocks on both sides of the rear wheels.
(2) Before jacking up the rear wheels, place wheel chocks on both sides of the front wheels.
(h) When lowering a vehicle that only has its front or rear wheels jacked up.
(1) Before lowering the front wheels, make sure wheel chocks are in front of the rear wheels.
(2) Before lowering the rear wheels, make sure wheel chocks are behind the front wheels.

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He wasn't using the factory bottle jack, he was using the Sears one in the link he attached to his post.

Thanks everyone for the information. I usually dont use the one provided cause well most of the time they are junk. I am going to try and jack it at the cross member in the front and see how it goes lol.

When I got my 4runner I had to order a taller jack as my existing hydraulic jacks were for a low car and were too short. On the other hand, on the car they kept punching rusty holes through the unibody "jack points", so welcome body-on-frame!

I've got one of these on the way, a combo jack stand / jack and we'll see how it works out. The jack raises it, the jack stand holds it.

Amazon.com: Powerbuilt 640912 All-In-One 3-Ton Bottle Jack with Jack Stand: Industrial & Scientific

Interesting product, had a laugh at 1:04 in the video of the product page though. Shows a guy about to lift the truck by the cheap nerf bars. Wish they would have shown the result of that.

Here's a link to a quality bottle jack system for those of us who drive "soccer mom stock" 4Runners and don't have many ways to use a high lift.
Safe Jack Bottle Jack Recovery Kit With Bottle Jack

Thanks for the chart. I cannot find this anywhere in the owner's manual and my 2016 did not come with a maintenance supplement mentioned in so many posts in this forum. Would you mind sharing where you found this info...? I'm hoping to find much of the maintenance info that didn't seem to come with my ride. Thx.

What's a good jacking points for rotating your tires? Let's say if I start at the driver's side can I just jack it up in the center of the driver's side frame and place two jack stands and both sides? Will it damage the vehicle if I jack it in the center of the frame?