Jacking Solution for Lifted Rigs? (1 Viewer)

[TeCKis300]

I was reminded by a friend that's looking at hi-lifts, that I don't have a solution for lifting my own rig. With 35s, if I were to get in a situation, I don't believe the stock onboard jack would have enough lift height to even change a tire. Guess I could flatten the tire to bring down the height but just want to make sure I'm prepared for different situations.

I don't think we know as a group, what the lift capabilities of the stock jack is? At what wheel size does the bottle jack no longer work? Nevermind needing to lift at the frame with the amount of droop that the 200-series has? I'd be interested if anyone does know?

Looking at solutions, I'm not interested in a hi-lift as I don't want the weight or room needed for such a thing. Nor do I have bumpers really to lift from.

I found these extensions that could be a possible solution - Bottle Jack Accessories - https://safejacks.com/collections/bottle-jack-accessories

Anyone have any knowledge in this area to share?

 

[sdnative]

Not an extension, but @LandCruiserPhil makes a nice jack adapter.

Jack Adapters - Land Cruiser Products - LCP

Land Cruiser Products

sites.google.com

 

[RET2]

As a happy Safe Jack owner I would attest to their usefulness. I happen to live on a ranch and use it and accessories for many other things besides my LC. All of that being said a fellow Mudder also has like accessories that work with the stock jack @LandCruiserPhil

 

[radman]

Can the stock jack even lift the front frame height enough the change a stock size tire ?

My current plan is to use my trax under the jack, but fortunately haven’t had to test it yet.

 

[tbisaacs]

I have Phil's jack adapter and it works great. I've never had to use it on the trail yet but would suspect that the bottljack sitting on some leveling blocks or maxtrax would be enough lift.

 

[04UZJ100]

I carry an 8” x 8” piece of wood dunnage. Works as a platform for the stock jack and a spacer for a traditional roller style.

 

[FerrisBueller]

Perhaps stating the obvious here, but just to clarify the comments above: with @LandCruiserPhil's adapter (or similar), the point is that you don't need an extension anymore because now you're lifting the axle instead of the frame.

 

[linuxgod]

The stock jack will lift my front wheel off the ground when I put it under the frame. I'm on 34s with a 2" lift.

Pretty sure I'll run out of jack height before lifting the rear via the frame, but if you jack under the shock/diff then it'll lift it just fine.

When I swapped my rear springs I put the truck on jack stands. They weren't tall enough to raise the truck sufficiently so I could stretch the diff and remove the PS-side spring - the brake rotor would contact the ground. So I ended up screwing several pieces of 3/4" plywood together and putting the jack on that base to give me another 4", which worked just fine.

On a trail you'll likely be fine if you lift the rear via the diff with the stock jack. You only need a high lift of X jack if you're high centered and trying to push yourself off a rock.

 

[TheGrrrrr]

I have the safe jack including the metal base plate and have used it on the trail. it works exceptionally well and with the plate it was very stable. It all fits in my drawers and doesn’t take up too much room. I’m very happy with the setup.

 

[Bomar]

also OEM jack fits in high lift base plate to give you height as well.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200323410_200323410?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Automotive%20%3E%20Jacks%20%3E%20Farm%20Jacks&utm_campaign=Hi-Lift&utm_content=144223&gclid=Cj0KCQiArvX_BRCyARIsAKsnTxMgOpcexhhUavG8f464piRCZFGeelaPk2040UxaHri_X9ciWWpNQlMaAjJCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[blatant]

Not an extension, but @LandCruiserPhil makes a nice jack adapter.

Jack Adapters - Land Cruiser Products - LCP

Land Cruiser Products

sites.google.com

This^^^

 

[rlynch356]

I use a safe jack for all my trucks, works great with lifted rigs. Protip the hydraulic jack bottle it comes with (or you can purchase on amazon) fits in a Hilift jack base (or the farm jack flat one) so it can be used on soft ground. I use this for tire changes, additional support when working on the truck, etc. the attachments are great for that. its worth the cost.

 

[Moby]

These are cool, if I had somewhere I cared to mount one: Pro Eagle | Off Road Jacks | UTV Jacks | Truck Jacks Might be an option for some.

 

[gaijin]

ARB Bushranger X-Jack

Inflates with either exhaust hose or with any low pressure air source (compressor, tank, OBA, etc.) through a schrader valve.

With 4,400 lbs lifting capacity, it will lift both wheels on one side totally off the ground - and is stable on sandy, rocky, uneven terrain.

Oh, and it fits perfectly in the Kaon shelf:

HTH

 

[Tex68w]

Does the factory bottle jack fit within the Hi-Lift base?

 

[gaijin]

Does the factory bottle jack fit within the Hi-Lift base?

Yes.

 

[bloc]

I was reminded by a friend that's looking at hi-lifts, that I don't have a solution for lifting my own rig. With 35s, if I were to get in a situation, I don't believe the stock onboard jack would have enough lift height to even change a tire. Guess I could flatten the tire to bring down the height but just want to make sure I'm prepared for different situations.

I don't think we know as a group, what the lift capabilities of the stock jack is? At what wheel size does the bottle jack no longer work? Nevermind needing to lift at the frame with the amount of droop that the 200-series has? I'd be interested if anyone does know?

Looking at solutions, I'm not interested in a hi-lift as I don't want the weight or room needed for such a thing. Nor do I have bumpers really to lift from.

I found these extensions that could be a possible solution - Bottle Jack Accessories - https://safejacks.com/collections/bottle-jack-accessories

Anyone have any knowledge in this area to share?


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My stock jack had at least a couple inches of clearance running 285/70/17 on the OE strut spacer with its inch of additional travel. Plus, you have low mode to lower the rear of the rig and pull the front up more since the jack will act as a pivot.

I suspect if you were to try jacking your truck up the stock setup would work just fine.

Btw this is all in reference to the front. The stock jack has far more extension than needed on the rear, when using it under the axle as toyota intended. There is zero reason to lift under the frame in the rear to change a tire.

 

[radman]

Btw this is all in reference to the front. The stock jack has far more extension than needed on the rear, when using it under the axle as toyota intended. There is zero reason to lift under the frame in the rear to change a tire.

I agree. My response above was regarding the front frame point.

 

[TeCKis300]

All great info guys! Lots here to look into that I wasn't aware of. Including that the stock jack has more travel than meets the eye. The larger vertical lift, if it ever comes to it, will be the front IFS, and based on comments I should be in good shape.

There's some great little pieces of kit that I will order just the same as they are easy insurance for additional flexibility. Not to mention cheap, lightweight, and easy to store.

Ordered these two items. Thx!

Jack Adapters - Land Cruiser Products - LCP

Land Cruiser Products

sites.google.com

Amazon product ASIN B07TYCFM6T

 

[bloc]

I will say one drawback to the stock jack lifting that high is it takes forever, and with the wonky hook interface it's just more opportunities for it to twist and get hung up, readjust, keep turning, etc. Anything you can find to block under the jack to reduce its throw helps a ton. Or stuff like lining up the jacking point of the frame with the crown on the edge of the road.

The times I've used my jack in the driveway I ended up chucking up the handle extension in a cordless drill to make the light weight part of the turning go quicker.