what floor jack do you guys use with a 3-4 inch lift?

[theizzardking]

none of my jacks can lift the truck up i was using a cinder block on top this morning and don;t like that, i want the jack to reach, it just feels safer and i like doing things right instead of blocks of wood here and there.

any suggestions? i would like to pick both the fronts at the same time and this is so not even close it's not funny

 

[Elton H]

i just use 2 ton one nothing fancy

 

[theizzardking]

i just use 2 ton one nothing fancy

both my 2 ton and 3 ton sears craftsman jack don't have the reach that's my problem , none of the jack heads will even touch my chassis much less start jacking it up, lol

 

[sportscarfan]

This one takes care of most all my needs.
After 20 years of strictly DIY automotive, I finally pulled the trigger in 2008.

Pro6MR Portable Scissor Lift - Greg Smith Equipment Sales, Inc

 

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I purchased the following since it's low profile for the car and lifts high enough for the 4runner. However after I got it, and I love it by the way, I also saw it at advance auto and walmart... err what looked to be the same jack. Now I just need the jack stands to go with it.
Torin Low-Profile Garage Jack with Adjustable Saddle — 3-Ton Capacity, Model# T830018D | Floor Jacks | Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[SCRunner12]

I've been trying to figure this out too lately. I have heard the arcan jacks are good, but I have no experience with them. Home Depot has a Husky 3 ton jack for $50 that goes to about 21", but I'm not sure if it is any good.

 

[xskydivingdudex]

The jack i use barely makes it up with it under my axles but my friend has one of those massive jacks like they have at discount and that can get my 4runner up in the air pretty high...

 

[theizzardking]

This one takes care of most all my needs.
After 20 years of strictly DIY automotive, I finally pulled the trigger in 2008.

not trying to spend more on a jack then i did my lift, lol,next

I purchased the following since it's low profile for the car and lifts high enough for the 4runner. However after I got it, and I love it by the way, I also saw it at advance auto and walmart... err what looked to be the same jack. Now I just need the jack stands to go with it.
Torin Low-Profile Garage Jack with Adjustable Saddle — 3-Ton Capacity, Model# T830018D | Floor Jacks | Northern Tool + Equipment

this might be a viable option but you do know i'm talking about 4runners that have been lifted to 3-4 inches higher over stock right? you have no sig so i don't know what your rig has on it.

 

[SCRunner12]

izzard, you should measure the frame to the ground and find out how high you need to have the jack go, then you can work from there with the max heights of the jacks. It would help me out as well because I don't have my 3rd gen yet and I'm piecing the list together, but I need a jack soon.

 

[theizzardking]

izzard, you should measure the frame to the ground and find out how high you need to have the jack go, then you can work from there with the max heights of the jacks. It would help me out as well because I don't have my 3rd gen yet and I'm piecing the list together, but I need a jack soon.

cool will report height from ground to the "jack here" sign under the rig. lol

 

[SCRunner12]

I've been shopping around for a jack for a while, but I don't want to buy one and have it not work when I lift my 4runner. This will help out a lot because I am hoping to get some 285's as well.

 

[SCRunner12]

You get those measurements yet?

 

[theizzardking]

You get those measurements yet?

ok ok ok sheesh, lol, j/k

i'm heading out to swap out the upper end link bushings on my rig and will measure now, be back in bout an hour!

 

[SCRunner12]

No mean to rush you. I was just curious and I'm planning on asking for a jack for my birthday which is tomorrow, so it would be nice to know before. Thanks.

 

[theizzardking]

Lol. I was just giving you crap. No harm done friend i needed the push lol

 

[Duhockey]

if you put the jack under the lower control arm and lift the truck and then put it up on jackstands you shouldnt have to buy a new jack...

 

[SCRunner12]

Lol. I was just giving you crap. No harm done friend i needed the push lol

Yeah I know. I'm just bored sitting behind my desk at work right now looking for something to do.

 

[theizzardking]

from ground to jack here point on drivers side chassis

17 inches, just looked and my sears 2.25 ton jack only travels 15 inches lol

 

[SCRunner12]

Sweet then I'll get myself one of the jacks that go up to 21". Thanks for checking that.

 

[TheDurk]

You guys should really post tire sizes when comparing this. The size of the lift makes absolutely no difference in front or back. The tire only leaves the ground at full droop, so the amount of lift is irrelevant (if you jack at the center jack points.) It's the bigger tire that means it has to be jacked higher than stock. (I think, am I missing something?)

I have this jack--goes to 21 inches but I only have stock size tires on my 'tall' '99.

Amazon.com: Torin T83006 3 Ton SUV Service Jack: Automotive: Reviews, Prices & more

It's a tight fit, but you can just work the handle inside the bumpers if you angle it towards the corners.