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Jacking up a lifted Tacoma with a Floor jack

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sblspawn, Nov 5, 2018.

  1. Nov 5, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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  2. Nov 5, 2018 at 12:23 PM
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    Alexely999

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    Boom, end thread lol
     
  3. Nov 6, 2018 at 3:33 AM
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    Hockey pucks. I have a Quick Jack so it makes it easy. Safety first you only have one chance to make a stupid decision.
     
  4. Nov 6, 2018 at 5:14 AM
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    96carboard

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    I suggest NOT putting any spacer above the jack.
    It is much safer to put some kind of spacer (like planks) below the jack, because below, you can add a spacer that has a large footprint to maximize stability.
     
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  5. Nov 6, 2018 at 5:26 AM
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    I like that you added a photo of a block of wood, in case the op was unsure what you meant. :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Nov 6, 2018 at 6:47 AM
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    Like this? Lol
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  7. Nov 6, 2018 at 6:50 AM
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    Yes! I can rotate my 35s with the stock jack.
     
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  8. Nov 6, 2018 at 7:32 AM
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    Has anyone recommended Jenga blocks yet? @Forestman , care to chime in? :rofl:

    Edit: darn, @JaCado beat me to it.
     
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  9. Nov 6, 2018 at 7:44 AM
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    Solid wood blocks under the jack
     
  10. Nov 6, 2018 at 8:35 AM
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    Da big big island!
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    I was thinking same thing. How much is a lift that turns your truck into a hovercraft? :rofl:
     
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  11. Nov 6, 2018 at 9:10 AM
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    I know what he means but I’m a smart ass :D
     
  12. Nov 6, 2018 at 12:59 PM
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  13. Nov 6, 2018 at 2:41 PM
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    Nice jack! :thumbsup:
     
  14. Nov 11, 2018 at 11:50 PM
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    That exact jack is on my wish list. (The height looks good for my truck, while its low-profile seems well-suited to my Shelby and the wife's BMW.)

    How long have you had it? No issues, other than weight?
     
  15. Nov 12, 2018 at 2:59 AM
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    I did some stuff.
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    Had it for around 3 years and no issues.... It works great and is very well made.
     
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