factory jack? storage? (1 Viewer)

[jblueridge]

I am putting the interior trim panels back in for the winter.
I find that the jack that came with the cruiser doesn't seem to fit in its storage area: it looks like the base is too large. When I took the panel out 18 months ago, it was a bit warped from the jack pressing against it.

Do I have the right jack? If yes, what is correct storage position?
Base is about 5.25" by 4". 13cm x 10.5cm

 

[cruiserdan]

Not even close.

 

[dare]

That doesn't look anything like any Landcruiser jack I've ever seen.

Mine (BJ73) goes upsidedown in the cavity, it does press against the trim panel a little.

 

[61Mk+]

While we're on the subject, can some 70s Mudders post pictures of Toyota factory jacks for 70s Cruisers please? Jblueridge, i hope you don't mind my, uh, hijacking your jack thread.

 

[dare]

Toyota Land Cruiser Jack Reference (1958-84)

 

[wscbill]

According to Toyodiy, jack 09111-60050 came with the 1988 BJ74. The same jack was in 60-series Land Cruisers as well.

There are a couple of versions of the jack.

July 1985 - text only label

(treerootCO)

August 1987 and later - text and diagram label. The O-ring and rubber boot may be a PO mod.

(treerootCO)

Label detail

(manafre-lv)

BJ74 jack location through 7/87

(1978HJ45)

 

[cruiserdan]

My BJ74 (1988) has a 60050 jack in an angled bracket. In fact the bracket is identical to the one used in the 80 Series.

 

[cruiserdan]

This is the Museum's 90,000 kilometer BJ74. I don't think it had ever been removed from the bracket until I took it out to inspect and catalog it. Mine is identical to this one, albeit not quite as pretty. As I mentioned above mine is an 88 and this one is an 89.
We have an 85 FJ73 and that jack is standing on it's head. The access door in the 85 is a fiber material and the 88/89s are plastic.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Toyota Land Cruiser Jack Reference (1958-84)

▲WOW!▲ Everything you wanted to know about Land Cruiser jacks but was afraid to ask

 

[wscbill]

My BJ74 (1988) has a 60050 jack in an angled bracket. In fact the bracket is identical to the one used in the 80 Series.

Looks like the angled bracket jack mount is 58709-90K01 (08/1987 - 12/1989).

Pictured above is the earlier jack mount (up-side-down jack) 58708-90K00 (11/1984 - 07/1987).

 

[cruiserdan]

A few of Treeroot's jacks on loan to the museum.

 

[jblueridge]

With a 2" lift and 33" tires, would the factory jack be useful?

 

[cruiserdan]

Sure. The jack was not intended to lift the frame. In most conditions you will have adequate jack travel to get a 33 inch tire high enough to remove it.

 

[61Mk+]

Blocking up the jack solves any travel issues.

 

[ALEXY]

using a small bit of rectangular wood under the jack can compensate if jack is not long enough.
in africa they drive a flat tyre on top of a rock, then proceed to install the jack.

 

[jblueridge]

Well, I guess I'll buy one.

 

[cruiserdan]

Don't forget the proper handle.

 

[JuanJ]

With a 2" lift and 33" tires, would the factory jack be useful?

Hello,

It is. Make sure you place it below the springs. Placement is shown on the jack label and the user's manual.

As mentioned above, a wooden block helps.





Juan

 

[roscoFJ73]

The Toyota jack is not a bad piece of equipment for its size and weight. The long handle keeps you away from the landcruiser when its being jacked and it goes up at a fair pace.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

This will also made your factory jack safer and easier to use