Floor Jack Lift Height

[therealrayy]

I am looking to buy a floor jack my 5th gen that is stock in height.

Can someone tell me with what height I need a floor jack to lift to be able to place jack stands under the truck?

 

[ayeyothisiskyle]

You wanna ball? https://www.proeagle.com/

I use a regular HB 3ton low profile one because I have it and it gets high enough to "just" lift it off. https://www.harborfreight.com/autom...vy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-62326.html

My problem now is the height of my garage.

 

[tristero]

At stock height I could use my dad's old aluminum racing jack that maxed at about 15-16 inches. I have a 3 ton craftsman jack that maxes at about 20 inches and it would be way more than enough for stock height.

 

[83Mule]

I can use the $59 Harbor aluminum.....and I ground one ''lug'' on the plate so it fits in the lower A arm hole so it can't slip! works great!

 

[sLADe781]

You wanna ball? https://www.proeagle.com/

I use a regular HB 3ton low profile one because I have it and it gets high enough to "just" lift it off. https://www.harborfreight.com/autom...vy-duty-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-62326.html

My problem now is the height of my garage.

I have a 2018 4Runner Limited trim. Would this jack still work on the Limited?

It seems like the Limited is higher than the other trims so I'm wondering if this jack will still work since it caps off at 19 3/4s".

Thanks.

 

[chester4Run]

Look for one that includes height adapters like these: http://a.co/d/abar6oa

I also keep around blocks of 2x4, 4x4, and 6x6 to use as pads and chocks for different situations. This helps avoid scraping up the paint on the frame and axles (I often take a can of black spray to any spots I'm done anyway).

And as others have mentioned, watch the ceiling.

 

[srsrogerissrs]

I have a 2018 4Runner Limited trim. Would this jack still work on the Limited?

It seems like the Limited is higher than the other trims so I'm wondering if this jack will still work since it caps off at 19 3/4s".

Thanks.

LOL your "limited" is not higher than other trims. Either jack would work. The pro-eagle would be over kill for you.

 

[sLADe781]

LOL your "limited" is not higher than other trims. Either jack would work. The pro-eagle would be over kill for you.

Perfect, thank you for clarifying!

 

[DesertCanyons]

floor jack height

Any ordinary floor jack is going to work. For lifting from high points under the frame add a 4x4 or 2x4 wood block to the jack and get that extra height you need.

 

[sLADe781]

Really hoping someone can clarify something for me.

So I picked up 2 Harbor Freight Low Profile Jacks today and they both operate differently. When I pump the handle, both take about the same amount of pumps to reach its maximum height but once the maximum height is achieved, both floor jacks "act" differently. IE, when the maximum height is reached on one jack, the handle locks as if it bottoms out and you can no longer pump the handle. On the other jack, once the maximum height is reached, you can keep pumping the handle even if the jack itself is no longer moving. Both holds weight so I'm not sure which one is performing right.

How does everyone else's jack perform once maximum height is reached? Which one of my jacks do I have to take back?

NOTE: I've bled the hydraulic system on both jacks the exact same way.

 

[NorthwoodsRunner]

Really hoping someone can clarify something for me.

So I picked up 2 Harbor Freight Low Profile Jacks today and they both operate differently. When I pump the handle, both take about the same amount of pumps to reach its maximum height but once the maximum height is achieved, both floor jacks "act" differently. IE, when the maximum height is reached on one jack, the handle locks as if it bottoms out and you can no longer pump the handle. On the other jack, once the maximum height is reached, you can keep pumping the handle even if the jack itself is no longer moving. Both holds weight so I'm not sure which one is performing right.

How does everyone else's jack perform once maximum height is reached? Which one of my jacks do I have to take back?

NOTE: I've bled the hydraulic system on both jacks the exact same way.

I don't pump it until the maximum height is achieved but only pump it until desired height is reached. I don't know which one is correct. My Snap On 2T jack allows me to pump after achieving the maximum height but it makes clicking noise so I assume it not a desired use condition.

 

[wshiverick]

I never thought I'd would recommend this but my 3 ton low profile snap on jack is one of the most useful tools I have. You dont need it that often but when you do need a nice jack it makes all the difference and makes everything easier. Cost me like $650 but I'd probably buy another if it broke. Three pumps gets a truck in the air. I've had napa 3 and 5 ton and they cost 500 and only last a year or two. Also my snap on looks to be rebuildable but I dont even know because I haven't had to in the last two years of every day use.

 

[Cndnmax]

Really hoping someone can clarify something for me.

So I picked up 2 Harbor Freight Low Profile Jacks today and they both operate differently. When I pump the handle, both take about the same amount of pumps to reach its maximum height but once the maximum height is achieved, both floor jacks "act" differently. IE, when the maximum height is reached on one jack, the handle locks as if it bottoms out and you can no longer pump the handle. On the other jack, once the maximum height is reached, you can keep pumping the handle even if the jack itself is no longer moving. Both holds weight so I'm not sure which one is performing right.

How does everyone else's jack perform once maximum height is reached? Which one of my jacks do I have to take back?

NOTE: I've bled the hydraulic system on both jacks the exact same way.

Hydraulic jacks have an overpressure valve that opens when excessive pressure is reached (too much weight or when fully extended). This is why you never trust a jack without jack stands. If thé overpreasure valve doesn’t work you could potentially blow the seals or damage the jack.

 

[NorthwoodsRunner]

I never thought I'd would recommend this but my 3 ton low profile snap on jack is one of the most useful tools I have. You dont need it that often but when you do need a nice jack it makes all the difference and makes everything easier. Cost me like $650 but I'd probably buy another if it broke. Three pumps gets a truck in the air. I've had napa 3 and 5 ton and they cost 500 and only last a year or two. Also my snap on looks to be rebuildable but I dont even know because I haven't had to in the last two years of every day use.

I assume you own a FJ300. i own a FJ200. You can buy 3 Ton Daytona™ Professional Steel Floor Jack - Super Duty for $199 or $169 with a coupon. IMHO, this is the best jack for the money.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-daytona-professional-steel-floor-jack-super-duty-63183.html

 

[catrains]

read the instructions on the bled of the jack and you may need more jack oil.. also grease the jack points ...

IMO do not keep pumping when floor jack at the max height.

I have HF low profile jack about 20inches .. works great on my low profile sedan also..

when I rotate tires on the runner I jack up on the rear pumpkin .. also put a small jack under the front lower control arm .. little lift very safe ..