Jacking a 100??? (1 Viewer)

[jkelly65]

I want to jack up my LC to change the oil and install mud guards on the front tires. According to the manual, the front lift point is the "engine under guard". I take this to be the hard plastic shell protecting the bottom of the engine. Is this correct - can it really take the weight of the beast (at least until I get the jack stands under the frame).

 

[firetruck41]

I want to jack up my LC to change the oil and install mud guards on the front tires. According to the manual, the front lift point is the "engine under guard". I take this to be the hard plastic shell protecting the bottom of the engine. Is this correct - can it really take the weight of the beast (at least until I get the jack stands under the frame).

NOOOO! Jack using the frame. You don't need to jack it up to change the oil. I wouldn't think you would need to jack it up to put the mudflaps on, but I haven't done those.

 

[hoser]

The jacking point under the "Engine Under Guard" is metal. Looking from the front of the vehicle, right in the center, you'll see a circlular part of the guard which I believe is the jacking point... or at least it fits my floor jacks perfectly.

 

[Drinkin40s]

Hmm - I thought this thread was going to be on stealing 100's

 

[Morbo]

No need to jack it up to install front mud guards. I removed running boards and put on mud guards without raising unit at all.

 

[cruiserheadrat]

I've changed the oil, and installed the slee sliders without jacking it up and according to the chart on the doctors wall, under my height/weight combo, I could be considered full figured. I do have 305's on it though, that did help.

 

[jditom]

I just did an oil change last night without jacking. Filter is easy an up front. Oil drain is furthur back so you have to be on your back for a few minutes. If you jack it up make sure you put jack stands under it. A better way to go is get a pair of rhino ramps to drive up on to then you will have saftey and clearence.

BTW I also did front mud flaps and you really do not need to jack it up for that.

 

[hkeller]

WHere did you get your front mud flap? I'd like to get a pair. Thanks.

 

[1loudLX]

me too! Pictures please.

I have Rhino Ramps, they work well for getting a few more inchs of clearance. With the AHC in the high position and the ramps, i could have a party under my truck.

 

[jditom]

WHere did you get your front mud flap? I'd like to get a pair. Thanks.

Got them from C Dan which is where I get all my mud discounted OEM parts!

No mods!

Roof rack & running boards off. Front mud flaps, Blizzaks and Bilsteins on!

 

[jkelly65]

Unfortuately I broke a bolt installing the mud guards the first time and want to extract it - hence the need for a jack. If I had taken the time to fully clear out the mud and dirt from screw hole where the bolt enters the frame things would have gone much better!

 

[ZJ2UZJ100]

JKelly65:

I think that center front jack point is actually under the cross member that supports the front Differential.

I've used it lots of times. It has a round circle shape that fits nicely into the jack saddle.

But I wouldn't trust a hydraulic jack to lift all that weight and crawl under. Use Jack stands after you get it up.

 

[boobird]

I have 2 jackstands supporting the front half of the lx470.
Is it OK to leave it like this overnight?

 

[TheForger]

I have 2 jackstands supporting the front half of the lx470.
Is it OK to leave it like this overnight?

I use two (sometimes 4 if I don’t have my other two under my boat) and have left my truck for days like that, but mine are 3 ton jacks each. What rating are yours? And do you have one on each frame rail as far to the front as possible? Rear wheels chalked (if you don’t have real wheel chalks you can use bricks, 2x4’s, etc...)? Emergency brake set?

 

[97 AZ LC]

Other than wind advisory or vandals it's hard to imagine anything going wrong. Earthquakes too I suppose, if you tend to be unlucky.

 

[MongooseGA]

If your neighborhood isn't so Stepford-ish, bring your wheels inside, too.

 

[boobird]

Ok thanks, they are 6 tons from harbor freight. jacks are behind the front wheels. Chalked + emergency brake.

First time working on a car, so just wanted to make sure. The front is raised a bit higher than the back at the moment.

I replaced all of the front sway bar bushings today, but i wasn't quite sure what torque wrench settings to use.
I'll do the rear sway bushings tomorrow.
Will also take a stab at greasing the u-joints.
I'm also going to be spray painting the wheels graphite, 2 at a time.

 

[MongooseGA]

Kudos for jumping in and working on your car for the first time!

 

[fooldall1]

Ok thanks, they are 6 tons from harbor freight. jacks are behind the front wheels. Chalked + emergency brake.

First time working on a car, so just wanted to make sure. The front is raised a bit higher than the back at the moment.

I replaced all of the front sway bar bushings today, but i wasn't quite sure what torque wrench settings to use.
I'll do the rear sway bushings tomorrow.
Will also take a stab at greasing the u-joints.
I'm also going to be spray painting the wheels graphite, 2 at a time.

YES! You will save a TON of money doing it yourself. That's not to say, you won;t need help from time to time. But if you pay a mobile mechanic just WATCH and ask questions. Generally, they're pretty good about explaining if you just express interest in learning.

Common things are:
1. Oil changes (which you already know by now)
2. Fluid Exchanges (Trans ~40k, PS @every 40k, Radiator ~50k (flush), Diff every ~50k or so, depending on usage)
3. Coil Packs/Plugs (easy)
4. Filter Changes (A/C, Engine air)
5. Engine code diags (Get yourself an ODBII Bluetooth reader and an app like "Torque Lite" to check and clear engine codes)
6. Brakes (pads/rotors)
7. Exterior paint care

Just to name a few.

Good for you!