Can one use factory rigid running boards as a jack point?

[jpachard]

All, my 2016 TEP will be here in a couple days and I was wondering if the factory rigid running boards are tough enough to use my hi lift on to jack the truck up with. Sorry if this is a completely silly question as I've done some research and it seems that there isn't much good info out there as to how structurally sound these boards are.

Thanks in advance for the info!

 

[thevanillagorilla]

All, my 2016 TEP will be here in a couple days and I was wondering if the factory rigid running boards are tough enough to use my hi lift on to jack the truck up with. Sorry if this is a completely silly question as I've done some research and it seems that there isn't much good info out there as to how structurally sound these boards are.

Thanks in advance for the info!

No sir, you cannot. They're pretty flimsy.

 

[ST1FLER]

sure you can.... please post pics and videos to show the world




:der:

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[trailbound]

They are not rigid enough and they are only bolted on. You need sliders to be able to use a hi-lift.

 

[jpachard]

Hello guys, thanks for the input. I figured the stock ones might be flimsy. Now I know and can pull them off ASAP and get them up on CL to offset the slider cost.

 

[rigtec]

Hello guys, thanks for the input. I figured the stock ones might be flimsy. Now I know and can pull them off ASAP and get them up on CL to offset the slider cost.

This is no schoolgirl's Baton twirlin', 'Dora-the-Explorer' on a uni-body. The 5'th gen 4Runner is one of the last mid-size SUVs with a 'Body-on-Frame' True Truck Built Design! So use that 'HARD STEEL' chassis to raise the truck w/o fear of damage. "This 4Runner can take whatever you dare to dish it... and then some!" Enjoy your truck!

:usa2:

 

[Phoenix4R]

This is no schoolgirl's Baton twirlin', 'Dora-the-Explorer' on a uni-body. The 5'th gen 4Runner is one of the last mid-size SUVs with a 'Body-on-Frame' True Truck Built Design! So use that 'HARD STEEL' chassis to raise the truck w/o fear of damage. "This 4Runner can take whatever you dare to dish it... and then some!" Enjoy your truck!

:usa2:

You're not going to be able to get a high lift jack under the frame rail to jack it up.

 

[nb rob]

It's not so much that the running boards are too flimsy (although they are), but they bolt to the rocker panels, which are not going to take the force of the jack. Sliders, by comparison, are attached to the frame.

welcome, and enjoy your new 4Runner!

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Do you hear that sound???

That is your beautiful new 2016 TEP saying "Please don't attempt that crazy ass shit. I want to live and be with you a long time. And please don't try to Hy-Jack my mirrors either. Thank You. I love you new owner".

Listen to your T4R. It is crying out to you.

 

[sleazy_4runner]

Hi Jack should work with Nfab's?

 

[kevinpt]

Hi Jack should work with Nfab's?

if they dont mount to the frame dont even try

 

[GatorGreg]

All, my 2016 TEP will be here in a couple days and I was wondering if the factory rigid running boards are tough enough to use my hi lift on to jack the truck up with. Sorry if this is a completely silly question as I've done some research and it seems that there isn't much good info out there as to how structurally sound these boards are.


Thanks in advance for the info!

Please don't do that.

 

[Racehoss]

Hi Jack should work with Nfab's?

No. Look under your rig and determine the strength. Just because something is bolted to the frame doesn't mean it's strong. Look for 1/4 inch steel at the bolted points.

 

[Saker]

No. Look under your rig and determine the strength. Just because something is bolted to the frame doesn't mean it's strong. Look for 1/4 inch steel at the bolted points.

Last I checked with N-Fab, they only make stuff that bolts to the pinch & not to the frames, at all!

 

[barryhiram]

You can ONCE, but is it worth a $1,000 body shop bill when you rip it off and damage the side your brand new ride? Another words not recommended.

Running boards are designed to support the weight of two normal size persons, not a 4,000 lbs. truck.

 

[ST1FLER]

Hi Jack should work with Nfab's?

refer to post #3

 

[Antman]

ST1FLER = Resident A$$hole












I love 'em.

 

[ST1FLER]

ST1FLER = Resident A$$hole:

hey I got 3 AOB switches for free... your for $100:hat:

 

[Saker]

Hi Jack should work with Nfab's?

refer to post #3

ST1FLER = Resident A$$hole












I love 'em.

Wait..... What?
Noooooooooooooooooo

 

[Antman]

hey I got 3 AOB switches for free... your for $100:hat:

HAHAHAHAHA! Unbelievable, right? I was like...