Where the heck are the jack points?? 2018 TRDORP w/ KDSS

[cbielat]

I've used the factory bottle jack under the rear axle tubes and under the control arms more times than I can count for quick tire/wheel changes. Just pay attention to what you're doing and how the jack is acting. If you see it start slipping, lower it back down and reposition. You'll be ok.

 

[srpuywa]

OP--if you are not comfortable using the OEM jack and want to haul a 100 pound floor jack--go for it. As mentioned --be sure it is securely tied down!

However I think the OEM jack is very good and useful.

100 lb floor jack? what century are you living in :withstupid:

 

[Jetboy]

It seems like there's always a disconnect in these discussions between doing a tire swap in the field and what you'd do at home in the driveway.

IMO the OEM bottle jack is an excellent design. It's compact, relatively light weight, and very reliable. I have 3 of them in my garage - one is the original from my 1974 FJ40. It still works. I have no issues changing 34" tires. In 4 years of owning my 4runner through 3 sets of tires I've had a total of 1 flat tire as a result of putting a rock through the center of the tread. The OEM jack is perfectly suited for changing tires in the field, on the side of the road, or out on the trail.

Would I use it in my shop? No - I have two nice aluminum floor jacks. Ideally I'd have 3 nice aluminum floor jacks so I can swap all 4 tires without having to move jacks or use a jack stand. Like a real auto shop would do.

Knowing how to use your bottle jack and how to change a flat tire safely is pretty important for going anywhere. Especially for going off the highway. I think it's good for new users to familiarize yourselves with the OEM jack. But there's no reason to replace it with something else for normal conditions. It's a well engineered tool that works exactly as it should. Save your pennies for something more useful - like an extra tank of fuel to spend another day out exploring.

 

[nb rob]

I think some people talk shit about the factory emergency jack without trying it. It's not a bottle jack, it's a screw jack with 2 tiers inside and an equivalent threaded extension. It extends much further than an equivalent height bottle jack.

 

[TOYO74]

100 lb floor jack? what century are you living in :withstupid:

I can see you don't get out of your basement much, otherwise you would know that floor jacks weighing 80-100 pounds are still being made.

I realize there are aluminum jacks that weight much less, but none weigh as little as the Toyota OEM jack, and even the lighter weight floor jacks still have to be tied down for safety reasons you might not understand. Look up Newton's laws--there are some clues there.

I know the moss and mold in the air in Poo-yall-up can affect one's thinking- so I forgive your insult. Now can we get back to the topic?

 

[rayofsi]

100 lb floor jack? what century are you living in :withstupid:

i have a pair of daytona 3 ton jacks from harbor freight. 103 lbs each.
got them earlier this year.

 

[jrandom]

100 lb floor jack? what century are you living in :withstupid:

My 3 ton "aluminum" floor jack weighs a nice 60lbs its steel equivalent weights 90+lbs. I think we are all living in the same century.



I suspect without all the extra weight of the sunroof the Pro owners don't have any issues ound:

 

[T4 Leaf]

Well OP succeeded in not getting flamed...but he did not say "don't flame each other".... that's well underway

 

[rayofsi]

Well OP succeeded in not getting flamed...but he did not say "don't flame each other".... that's well underway

i'm just surprised that the someone complaining about a 100lb floor jack, is driving a 4runner and not a prius.

 

[crazi160]

A lift does not change the height of your axle or frame rail above the ground. Only larger tires do that, and the difference is 50% of the height difference of the tire. So if you do what most on here do and go from the stock 265 which is 31.6" to a 285 at 32.7" you're only increasing clearance under the axle or frame rail by about 1/2". The stock jack with a 2x8 under it is waaay safer than using a HiLift.

Im glad there are posts on here about the safety of the stock jack vs the hi lift. I just got a wood block and keep it in runner. Garage height limitations keep me from mounting a hi lift jack on the roof rack and like another member said, I don't like keeping it in the back in case of an accident making it a moving projectile.

Plus I can pop my awning open and use the wood block for naked yoga for that spiritual healing. :banana:

jk

 

[catrains]

I can see you don't get out of your basement much, otherwise you would know that floor jacks weighing 80-100 pounds are still being made.

I realize there are aluminum jacks that weight much less, but none weigh as little as the Toyota OEM jack, and even the lighter weight floor jacks still have to be tied down for safety reasons you might not understand. Look up Newton's laws--there are some clues there.

I know the moss and mold in the air in Poo-yall-up can affect one's thinking- so I forgive your insult. Now can we get back to the topic?

MY 3 ton floor jack is 78lbs a heavy jack but if you work on vehicles you do the lift mods and other work on vehicles the floor jack I have is solid ..

also bottle jacks are needed to do the vehicle work.. I also used the 20 ton bottle jack to lift up my house in certain areas on the floor joists..

my PDF shows were to jack posts are so now it is how the procedure works with Toyota instructions and the equipment..also how members have had their jacking results with big tires lifts how much lift etc..

he is very smart to go thru this jacking procedure before his trip.. and also check the spare tire air pressure.

or JUST CALL AAA... LOL..

 

[jhmoore]

very smart to go thru this jacking procedure before his trip.. and also check the spare tire air pressure

Encountering some of these questions out in the field, with a flat tire & maybe even in the dark, would not have been fun. Heck, even just figuring out how to lower the underbody spare in a moment of stress would not be fun—that’s not easy!

 

[catrains]

Encountering some of these questions out in the field, with a flat tire & maybe even in the dark, would not have been fun. Heck, even just figuring out how to lower the underbody spare in a moment of stress would not be fun—that’s not easy!

another item to have to replace the flat tire is a wheel block esp if you lift the rear tire off the ground ..reduce the possible vehicle moving ..

every year I drop the spare wash it then spray the tire with silicone .. put some oil in the spare tire chain box...before I go to the warm south in winter ...1700 mile trip ..

 

[Charlievee]

Should be in your owners manual

So, using a floor Jack on the front, do you remove the skid plates? Using a floor Jack to place both sides in stands.

 

[jayhat]

Having done a fare bit of off reading in land Rovers and Jeeps with stock factory jacks. I recommend a 12 in piece of 2x12, trying to use factory jack in dirt or worse, won’t cut it

I keep a section of 2x6 and a square plastic high lift jack stand/platform.

 

[slprciv]

So, using a floor Jack on the front, do you remove the skid plates? Using a floor Jack to place both sides in stands.

You don't need to remove the skid plate to jack up the front. There's a certain indentation made there for the location of the floor jack to jack up to. It doesn't get any easier then that!!!

 

[Charlievee]

Yep, no need to remove the skid plate... Unless you need to get at the lower control arm bolts. :frusty: side note, the TRD skid plate is a PITA to install.

 

[slprciv]

Yep, no need to remove the skid plate... Unless you need to get at the lower control arm bolts. :frusty: side note, the TRD skid plate is a PITA to install.

I got access to the lower control arm bolts easily in stock form and with RCI front skid :shrug:

 

[Charlievee]

I got access to the lower control arm bolts easily in stock form and with RCI front skid :shrug:

So is it really stock with the after market skid plates?

 

[Hans Moleman]

Yep, no need to remove the skid plate... Unless you need to get at the lower control arm bolts. :frusty: side note, the TRD skid plate is a PITA to install.

I must be retarded but where is he jacking point on the skid plate?