Land Cruiser / LX PSA Thread (1 Viewer)

[Chocolate]

I recently tested my bottle jack. It worked fine for the rear axle, but when I lifted at the exact factory recommended point on the front, with the bottle jack maxed out, the tire was still on the ground. This was on a slight upward incline. The stock tire is 31.2," 31.5" on the LC, and a LT285/70/17 is between 32.7 and 32.8". So I will put some 6" plywood squares in my truck to put under the bottle jack. (The alternating layers of wood fibers of the plywood makes it much stronger than regular wood). Here's an example on a 28,000 pound motorhome.

Any other PSAs you have discovered over the course of owning your LC/LX? (14 months for me)

 

[luke27617]

weird. I have recently flipped wheels and had no problem. It took much more jacking than rears, but got it off the ground.

 

[Chocolate]

Yeah, it was definitely at the recommended point. Again, slight upward incline but nothing too major. It only needed a little more height (less than an inch) to get the job done, but the tire was not budging with the bottle jack maxed out.

 

[SQRRRL]

I recently tested my bottle jack. It worked fine for the rear axle, but when I lifted at the exact factory recommended point on the front, with the bottle jack maxed out, the tire was still on the ground. This was on a slight upward incline. The stock tire is 31.2," 31.5" on the LC, and a LT285/70/17 is between 32.7 and 32.8". So I will put some 6" plywood squares in my truck to put under the bottle jack. (The alternating layers of wood fibers of the plywood makes it much stronger than regular wood). Here's an example on a 28,000 pound motorhome.

Any other PSAs you have discovered over the course of owning your LC/LX? (14 months for me)

I had the same issue with my 2013 that is stock. Your platform is sweet.

 

[blatant]

I too carry a pretty nice jacking platform, seems essential, nice work.

Do you have this device?

Jack Adapters - Land Cruiser Products - LCP

If not you should seriously consider as it greatly enhances the safety factor.

From one of our most esteemed, @LandCruiserPhil

Also spotted in this thread: 200 series jack adapter