How Many Jack Stands do you use when working on your 4Runner?

[Dephcon]

I have a set of 12T that I got when i was installing the lift since the 3T's I had previously weren't tall enough to reach the frame. I also used one of the 3T as a wheel chalk, forgot it was there and tried to back over it.... it doesn't look the same anymore so i don't trust it. The 12T have always done the job and feel super safe mainly due to the size of them.

As a habit, i always leave the hydraulic jack under the jack point with a tiny bit of pressure left in it just as insurance. Things have changed a lot for me when i work under my truck, knowing there is someone depending on me staying alive to take care of them, I do things a lot safer than i did when i was younger.

 

[JB.]

Depends on circumstance, but never, ever fail to have at least one level of redundancy.

If the whole truck is up, 6 stands. A 3-ton on each corner and two 2-tons as rovers, along with the floor jack.

 

[Konkordmusk]

I just use a forklift. Get on my level :thumb3:

 

[GVL]

It depends on the situation but have used as many as six before. For me the most important thing is to have the jack stand touching the ground and NOT on a 2x6, a piece of plywood, etc.

Just curious of your hesitation using stacked wood? My carry jack doesn't even come close to lifting without some extra height. I have four 2x8's screwed together that has worked so far and then 6 ton stands once it's up (without wood).

Is there something better to use if extra lift is needed?

I realize you were talking about jack stands, but assuming the same apply to jacks? I really don't want to carry a big floor jack with me at all times and I've heard HiJacks are kind of sketchy.

 

[r34sklnnsn]

I use 12 ton under the frame most of the time, I have put them under the hitch if I need to get at the area I usually would put the stands. But I always leave my floor jack under there some where.


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[TheDurk]

It depends on the situation but have used as many as six before. For me the most important thing is to have the jack stand touching the ground and NOT on a 2x6, a piece of plywood, etc.

Also when in doubt concerning electrical I remove the negative battery cable to be on the safe side.

If you're working on asphalt, you WANT that piece of wood/plywood on the ground. On a hot day on asphalt, the sharp bottom edges of jack stands can dig into the soft asphalt and become dangerously unstable. My parking lot is asphalt and I am very aware of this, as I prefer to work outside in the summer.

I've been working on farm tractors since I was 12, and stacked wood is what we use, usually 4x6's to block a split half or pulling a final drive. Tractors weigh a LOT and all jacks are too short.

For the Runner and other cars I have 4-6s, 2-4s and 2-2s, plus a very beefy set of truck ramps the public works department didn't want any more.

How many I use varies with the job, but I usually use one more pair than what is needed to keep it in the air. Wheels are not something I really like as they get in the way, and I leave them on as much as possible.

 

[Scramble]

If you're working on asphalt, you WANT that piece of wood/plywood on the ground. On a hot day on asphalt, the sharp bottom edges of jack stands can dig into the soft asphalt and become dangerously unstable. My parking lot is asphalt and I am very aware of this, as I prefer to work outside in the summer.

I've been working on farm tractors since I was 12, and stacked wood is what we use, usually 4x6's to block a split half or pulling a final drive. Tractors weigh a LOT and all jacks are too short.

For the Runner and other cars I have 4-6s, 2-4s and 2-2s, plus a very beefy set of truck ramps the public works department didn't want any more.

How many I use varies with the job, but I usually use one more pair than what is needed to keep it in the air. Wheels are not something I really like as they get in the way, and I leave them on as much as possible.

My driveway is blacktop. I use sheets of 3/4" plywood so the stands or jack dont dig into the asphalt.

 

[fblainen11]

2 6 ton and a 3 ton floor jack.

I use the 6 ton stands for the extra height, not so much the weight.

 

[Chim]

2 - 6 ton stands.. If I am underneath I will leave the jack there supporting too.

 

[Volcom]

Enough stands to get the job done safely! But I ALWAYS give the truck (or car) a hard shake / push while on the stands to make sure it's settled before I crawl under it.

 

[StreetCreeper]

You guys have your priorities all wrong! Who cares whether we get crushed under our trucks, the real question everyone wants to know is — do you use 3, 6, or 12 ton stands to roast a pig....in a pizza joint parking lot...while dressed like an aging Russian mobster...and getting high?

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[I_bRAD]

Are we getting trolled on this question.

How many wrenches do you use when you do a motor swap?

Never done it but I bet you could get by with 10, 12, 13, 17 and 19

 

[Chuckles89]

Never done it but I bet you could get by with 10, 12, 13, 17 and 19

and 14

 

[Scramble]

My original reply was (2) 2-ton. I bought them in the 80's & just assumed but they are 3 ton. I just bought (2) double locking 6 tons because last week I used my 3 tons for the first time since my lift & realized they aren't tall enough. My buddy closed his shop in town (which sucks big donkey balls) & it looks like I'll be doing my own oil changes & tire rotations. The rotations will be easier with 4 jack stands.

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[EMC 4Runner]

I have four 3 ton stands and two 6 ton jack stands. When I lift the front only I apply the parking brake and use two 3 ton. I use the 6 ton for the rear and chock the front wheels. If I lift the entire truck I use the 3 ton in the front and the 6 ton in the back.

 

[97t4r81]

Never done it but I bet you could get by with 10, 12, 13, 17 and 19

You'd need a 14mm as well:guitar2:

 

[97t4r81]

Dropping trucks, losing wheels and running out of oil are the trifector of auto stuff. One of the three is ok if great lesson is learned. More than one, hang up your wrenches and see the stealership.(act of god exclusion of course) this forum's level of safety is top notch and I'm glad to see the bar set so high.

 

[Jayjayb96]

When i first put my lift on i used 2 6 ton along with the 4 tom jack and wheels underneath. For some reason the body swayed when i was trying to put the coils in and scared the crap outta me so i bought 2 12 ton harbor frieght jack stands.

 

[Jerry101]

I have been enlightened regarding the height factor with 4 runners and what 6 ton jacks can provide. And the extra weight strength. And the barline graph. I was just about to pull the trigger / push the button on 2 or more 3 ton jack stands. I am "old" enough to have originally grown up without all these resources. Thanks