Extended Jack?

[telockey]

Have any of you with 3 inch lifts and 285s had the opportunity to test your stock jack? Does it work? I know that I could always put a block of wood under the jack but that may not always be an optimal choice. I also have a hi-lift for off road but honestly I don't lug it around on a daily basis.

Thanks for any thoughts/experiences.

 

[kmiller8821]

Have any of you with 3 inch lifts and 285s had the opportunity to test your stock jack? Does it work? I know that I could always put a block of wood under the jack but that may not always be an optimal choice. I also have a hi-lift for off road but honestly I don't lug it around on a daily basis.

Thanks for any thoughts/experiences.

I recently had to change a tire on my stock limited. I can tell you, that with my truck, the jack was fully extended and I had just enough room to get my tire off and a new one on. I don't think the stock jack would work with a lift on it without a block or something to give it some height.

 

[flying fuzz]

That is a excellent question and a huge oversight on my part when I did my lift and tires :dammit:. Now Ive got some thinkin to do... looking forward to some responses.

 

[Gerdo]

Where are the recommended jacking points on the 5th gens?
In the 3rd gen, the points are the nubs under the front lower ball joints and under the rear axle. A lift does nothing to these points. Larger tires do but just a minimal amount.

I also carry a Hi-Lift Offroad Base. I do want to make a filler.

 

[GrantK]

Until I find something better I carry 4 pieces of pressure treated 2X6 cut to a square.

 

[brockeverly]

Rear was never an issue for the stock jack, I never had to jack up the front though so I cannot comment on that.

 

[Jeremy556]

Where are the recommended jacking points on the 5th gens?
In the 3rd gen, the points are the nubs under the front lower ball joints and under the rear axle. A lift does nothing to these points. Larger tires do but just a minimal amount.

I also carry a Hi-Lift Offroad Base. I do want to make a filler.
MG]

Same on 5th Gen - under the LCAs and the rear axle, which a lift has no effect, and realistic tires are well within an inch from stock.

I use my hilift on my sliders to change a tire, which is rare unless I tear open the sidewall, as I carry a plug kit. Considering ditching the jack to make room for a small tool bag.

 

[GrantK]

Not under the LCAs, On the frame rails, just in front of the cross member

 

[homeyclaus]

C'mon. Really? Unless yours is a mall-by-four it'll have rock sliders right? Then get this:

/thread

 

[Jeremy556]

Not under the LCAs, On the frame rails, just in front of the cross member

Eh, either way, the stock jack isn't good for much other than a wheel chock.

What is probably the same jack, on my Taco, broke the first time I tried to use it.

 

[mrvandelay]

I also carry a Hi-Lift Offroad Base. I do want to make a filler.

This is what I use as well. I have a floor jack with an extension for garage use.

 

[telockey]

brockeverly,

When you changed your rear tires did you have larger than stock tires? Thanks for the info!