Jacking a lifted truck

[JPWendtinc]

I am going to try this again with some different verbiage.

What have those of you with lift kits done about jacking the front end up to change a flat?

I have already heard, "put a 3" block under the jack". Honestly from a safety perspective that scares me a little.

 

[DC runner]

I won't be a butt this time. I bought this:

Goes great when connected to trail armor.

Smittybilt Part 2722 - 54

 

[berettashot117]

putting a block under a jack scares you? that's like the standard. i would use a block even with no lift.

 

[JPWendtinc]

Here is a Noob question....How do you jack up the front of a 4runner with a hi lift?

 

[Dawg4Runner]

I am going to try this again with some different verbiage.

What have those of you with lift kits done about jacking the front end up to change a flat?

I have already heard, "put a 3" block under the jack". Honestly from a safety perspective that scares me a little.

Depends on the location and situation. On the side of the freeway with traffic blowing by at 70 MPH or anywhere road service is a cell phone call away I would use my AAA card and let someone else do it.

At home...

On the trail...

 

[JPWendtinc]

So without sliders or a front winch mount I am SOL as far as a hi lift goes....

putting a block under a jack scares you? that's like the standard. i would use a block even with no lift.

Yes that does scare me. When jacking up a 6K lb truck on the side of the road I want the jack on the most secure surface possible. The less disconnected or separate parts the better. I used to rig heavy equipment and have seen some pretty bad accidents from people using improper techniques.

Please don't misunderstand me. I am not judging anyone or even criticizing. I am just looking for the safest proper way to be prepared for a flat.

 

[Synister]

A little on the pricey side but the X-jack is where its at for both JV (roadside) and Varsity (on the trail in the middle of nowhere) lifts. Its safe, jacks from anywhere and is light, compact, and rugged. I personally don't own one but have been recovered in the sand by one and its pretty legit. Vid ‪X-Jack and X-Trax‬‏ - YouTube <---here

 

[daPitbull]

With the hi-lift, you can use a wheel accessory. Basically allows you to lift from the wheel.

 

[HB 4X4]

If a block of wood bothers you, this may be a better option. I use it with my bottle jack and it works great. My Hi-Lift is always an absolute last resort.

Amazon.com: Hi-Lift Jack ORB Off-Road Base: Automotive

For the front I would either jack it from directly behind the front cross member or directly from the lower control arm.

I can do it with the off-road base and the stock bottle jack. It won't be a problem for you at all since you won't have nearly as much suspension droop as me.

 

[JPWendtinc]

Thanks for all of the great information guys.

 

[DexTech]

if you don't have sliders or an after market bumper with Hi-Lift jack slots you really can't use a hi-lift jack to change a tire. There is a sling of sorts that will allow you to use the hi-lift to raise a wheel so that when you are stuck you can stuff something under the wheel to get out.

 

[JPWendtinc]

If a block of wood bothers you, this may be a better option. I use it with my bottle jack and it works great. My Hi-Lift is always an absolute last resort.

Amazon.com: Hi-Lift Jack ORB Off-Road Base: Automotive

For the front I would either jack it from directly behind the front cross member or directly from the lower control arm.

I can do it with the off-road base and the stock bottle jack. It won't be a problem for you at all since you won't have nearly as much suspension droop as me.

A big thanks to HB. I ordered the base from Amazon. I showed up on Friday and I cannot believe how solid and heavy duty this thing is. What I like the best is that the platform that the jack sits on is recessed so there is no chance of the jack sliding around. I tested it on Saturday and the base provides more than enough additional lift.

 

[FireTruckGuy]

Not that it makes a difference here but, adding that ground plate reduces the amount of load put to the surface. Which is good thing when the ground is soft. That is a nice piece of insurance you have there.

 

[CrimsonCountry]

A big thanks to HB. I ordered the base from Amazon. I showed up on Friday and I cannot believe how solid and heavy duty this thing is. What I like the best is that the platform that the jack sits on is recessed so there is no chance of the jack sliding around. I tested it on Saturday and the base provides more than enough additional lift.

That looks great! :bigok: Exactly what I was looking for as well. I'll be ordering mine tonight.

 

[HB 4X4]

Glad I could help :cheers:

 

[White 4x4runner]

I am going to try this again with some different verbiage.

What have those of you with lift kits done about jacking the front end up to change a flat?

I have already heard, "put a 3" block under the jack". Honestly from a safety perspective that scares me a little.

If doing that scares you try using half inch pieces of plywood stack as many up as ya need and it leaves plenty of room for the jack to slide forward as you lift

 

[drforton]

A big thanks to HB. I ordered the base from Amazon. I showed up on Friday and I cannot believe how solid and heavy duty this thing is. What I like the best is that the platform that the jack sits on is recessed so there is no chance of the jack sliding around. I tested it on Saturday and the base provides more than enough additional lift.

Sweet!!!