GX460 & GXOR B.S. thread (4 Viewers)

[PoindAxster]

Everyone around here uses the SafeJack: Safe Jack - 4WD, Outdoor,Off road, 4X4 accessories and products. - https://safejacks.com/

I put mine in the OEM jack holder location (a little bending required) and the extra pieces in the rear hatch door - right side.

 

[Green4Gulf]

Getting my tire replaced tomorrow. They honored the certificate that I bought with my tires.

 

[jeremy j]

Options for jacks are of course the tried and true HighLift, but for something light, more compact and if you can afford it, the El Gato EG1 Hydraulic Recovery Jack: Go Rhino El Gato EG1 Hydraulic Recovery Jack (XG-RJ50010B) - https://www.4wheelparts.com/product/go-rhino-el-gato-eg1-hydraulic-recovery-jack-xg-rj50010b/Default.aspx?gfid=p236555&source=googleshopping&utm_source=Googleads&utm_medium=cpcgoogle&utm_campaign=&creative=&keyword=&matchtype=&network=x&device=c&utm_content=&utm_term=&gad_source=4&gad_campaignid=22250221431&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8p7GBhCjARIsAEhghZ2i1pjW-3cG2mu84DAFuFBO8K-Ps4xsQ7ePzX6Fbm4L8TqMACpzoy0aAu9TEALw_wcB

That looks nice but pricey. Basically a fully built tauler jack.

Tauler Jack Kit

Note: Summer 2025 update. 2.25 kits have been staying in stock. 2.5lite kits are still a short run low volume seller, but currently in stock with minimal lead time if you happen to fall between batches (as of July 2025) A recent rush from an excellent article written on Fourwheeler sent sales...

brennans-garage.com

I have been carrying one of these because I didn't think the OEM jack would be tall enough with larger tires and a lift.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GJJZ5NI

Luckily haven't needed it offroad yet but I like the way it works and I can secure it pretty easily.

 

[Banandalorian]

I've been looking at those, or a Safejack kit, or just the Safejack adapters for the OE bottle jack. I really like the storage cubby for the OE jack and can see how the control of a screw jack vs a hydraulic bottle jack might feel safer off pavement.
I picked up a Badlands jack from Harbor Freight which is super nice, but it's also huge and heavy so I don’t really want to bring it on every offroad trip

 

[r2m]

That looks nice but pricey. Basically a fully built tauler jack.

Tauler Jack Kit

Note: Summer 2025 update. 2.25 kits have been staying in stock. 2.5lite kits are still a short run low volume seller, but currently in stock with minimal lead time if you happen to fall between batches (as of July 2025) A recent rush from an excellent article written on Fourwheeler sent sales...

brennans-garage.com

I have been carrying one of these because I didn't think the OEM jack would be tall enough with larger tires and a lift.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GJJZ5NI

Luckily haven't needed it offroad yet but I like the way it works and I can secure it pretty easily.

Love the fact that you can lock the "jack stand" in place if you have to crawl under, something that I'd never do with a HighLift.
But the shape of it just makes it so bulky to have to store someplace.

 

[jdam]

I picked up a Badlands jack from Harbor Freight which is super nice, but it's also huge and heavy so I don’t really want to bring it on every offroad trip

Did you get the big or the small one? I have the bigger 3 ton and I don't know why I thought it would be more portable. It's a garage jack for me.

 

[Rednexus]

I'll likely just pony up for a hydraulic jack. Sure, $650 is expensive, but it beats something heavy and bulky that is impossible to store inside a GX. However I do like the Tauler Jack, and could certaily make one. But, it'd be nearly as bulky as a high-lift. Maybe in a dedicated off-road rig, but not in my GX which is used for many other purposes.

FYI, here is my current "solution". Haven't needed to use it yet (knock on wood), but it lifts up the OEM jack by 3" and should compensate for most of my lift (in addition to spreading out the load of the jack a bit more on the ground). The block is stored in the drawers I have in the back of the rig.

 

[jeremy j]

Love the fact that you can lock the "jack stand" in place if you have to crawl under, something that I'd never do with a HighLift.
But the shape of it just makes it so bulky to have to store someplace.

Agreed about the safety. That is the main reason why I grabbed one. It isn't too bulky. I was able to strap it to the floor in the back and then I just fill that area with soft items on a road trip. It wasn't as bad as I thought. I want to put it behind my fridge but I haven't figured out where to put my Ecoflow battery if I do that.

 

[llm]

I've been looking at those, or a Safejack kit, or just the Safejack adapters for the OE bottle jack. I really like the storage cubby for the OE jack and can see how the control of a screw jack vs a hydraulic bottle jack might feel safer off pavement.
I picked up a Badlands jack from Harbor Freight which is super nice, but it's also huge and heavy so I don’t really want to bring it on every offroad trip

I have the Safejack extension, adapters, and base. Using it with a harbor freight 8 ton bottle jack. The extensions and adapters will not fit the OEM Toyota jack, so you'll need to go with the link someone else posted. the base would be helpful to pair with the OE jack though.

 

[Banandalorian]

Did you get the big or the small one? I have the bigger 3 ton and I don't know why I thought it would be more portable. It's a garage jack for me.

I went with the big 3 ton as well. Obviously much less convenient to carry on the trail but I feel better about easily lifting from the center jack points when putting the car on jackstands.

 

[Green4Gulf]

I’ve been eyeing a bigger bottle jack, or other options for trail jacking, mainly for less than ideal situations. Maybe I’ll get that exhaust ballon jack . I was interested in the Badlands jack, but space is a battle.

 

[Hiluxforever]

I have never had a truck fall off an oem jack. I bought the LCP adapters anyway. But the screw jacks are the least problematic I have used. I do all my own work, though, so i put my jacks through a workout, especially when installing lifts.

 

[llm]

I have never had a truck fall off an oem jack. I bought the LCP adapters anyway. But the screw jacks are the least problematic I have used. I do all my own work, though, so i put my jacks through a workout, especially when installing lifts.

the safe jack base may be beneficial still. i’ve had jacks tilt which is a very uncomfortable situation. lifting from frame.

 

[Hiluxforever]

the safe jack base may be beneficial still. i’ve had jacks tilt which is a very uncomfortable situation. lifting from frame.

I have traction boards that can work offroad for that. The only times I have used mine, tbh.

Follows the two job rule that keeps me from putting too much in my truck.

 

[Cold Iron]

I have traction boards that can work offroad for that. The only times I have used mine, tbh.

Follows the two job rule that keeps me from putting too much in my truck.

I remember when the safe jack stuff first came out, it sure is spendy. Never did get any of it and don't know anyone that has in my circles.

For years carried boards and they double as "traction boards". So does the axe and cutting lower pine branches to shove under the tires. I splurged on the hi lift in the Taco and got a base plate for it

Have a feeling those that get the full blown safe jack kits are the ones that don't know enough to open the doors before lifting using the sliders.

In the GX and buggy I use jack pads if I need more height. I carry them in the attic rack in the GX they don't take up much room and are light weight. And can throw them under a tire if I need to

I have a floor jack and stands in the garage if needed. When on the trail my goal is to NOT play around lifting either of my rigs if I can help it.

 

[Hiluxforever]

I had a high lift with my OG 4runner. I wont ever buy one again. I used it a lot and what not, but I would rather be safe, slow and unhurt. I dont have the impatience of youth I once did.

I do highly recommend getting a 1st gen sequoia tundra jack. Its not quite as fancy as the 100 series jack, but its about 3/8" taller and with a lifted rig on big tires, every little bit counts.

I would love to find a socket made to go on the end of the jack. Then I could use my m12 fuel ratchet with it.

 

[r2m]

the safe jack base may be beneficial still. i’ve had jacks tilt which is a very uncomfortable situation. lifting from frame.

I keep one of these on my rig for my HiLift:

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[mtnco]

Have a feeling those that get the full blown safe jack kits are the ones that don't know enough to open the doors before lifting using the sliders.

Ha, I didn’t know that, but now I do. Did a trail recovery course (I4WDTA certified instructor) that demonstrated, among other things, how to use a hi-lift jack to lift from a tubular slider. I don’t remember that being mentioned.

I didn’t grow up off-roading, have only been doing it a few years, and although it makes some sense, seems like something that is learned or shared through experience.

 

[llm]

admittedly i’m new to off roading, but will say that the safe jack base, or any similar base, attaches to the jack.

it’s not just a hard plate that the jack sits on. it has some screws that hold down the jack to the base, making it act as one unit. the other bases just seem to be a hard flat surface.

does the jack move independently when using traction boards or the plastic hi lift base?

also , to make sure i really blew my budget, i bought the safe jack accessories, then decided i needed a tertiary solution and bought a 1.5 ton off road jack +agm jack rod . now thinking of the 1.5 ton badlands version. i have a tool collecting problem.

this is also now catching my attention: $400 scissor jack

Heavy Duty Universal Scissor Jack by Agile Offroad » Agile Offroad

Heavy Duty Scissor Jack by Agile Offroad. A robust and reliable jack that is the perfect scissor jack for Sprinter vans, RVs and rigs of all sizes.

agileoffroad.com

 

[Hiluxforever]

admittedly i’m new to off roading, but will say that the safe jack base, or any similar base, attaches to the jack.

it’s not just a hard plate that the jack sits on. it has some screws that hold down the jack to the base, making it act as one unit. the other bases just seem to be a hard flat surface.

does the jack move independently when using traction boards or the plastic hi lift base?

also , to make sure i really blew my budget, i bought the safe jack accessories, then decided i needed a tertiary solution and bought a 1.5 ton off road jack +agm jack rod . now thinking of the 1.5 ton badlands version. i have a tool collecting problem.

this is also now catching my attention: $400 scissor jack

Heavy Duty Universal Scissor Jack by Agile Offroad » Agile Offroad

Heavy Duty Scissor Jack by Agile Offroad. A robust and reliable jack that is the perfect scissor jack for Sprinter vans, RVs and rigs of all sizes.

agileoffroad.com

The two times I have had to use my oem jack in the trail I was able to pull to a relative flat spot and wasn't any issues.

The first time i picked up a few screws with my revos in a mud hole. I was able to finish the 1/4 mile climb and get to a flat spot. Was no trouble . Walmart patched those two. Jack was super stable on the traction board with was on flat load. So it just distributed the load nicely.

The second time was kind of awful, up on switzerland trail in 40+ mph winds with 15 degree F ambient temps. 0/10 dont recommend

Had to use the traction board as a shovel and make a flat spot, but from there it was uneventful. Less than 10 minutes. M12 fuel ratchet is a big help.


Both times I was solo wheeling. I was sufficiently prepared for both.