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Farm Jack necessary ?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Lou430, Aug 7, 2016.

  1. Aug 7, 2016 at 9:45 AM
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  2. Aug 7, 2016 at 9:47 AM
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    Yes, they come in handy when off-roading. You can even use them as a hand winch. A stock jack won't cut it.
     
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  3. Aug 7, 2016 at 9:50 AM
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    DaveInDenver

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    I find jacks handy for lots of things but IMHO if you're going to buy one get the Hi-Lift. You have to be able to trust it and plus they've been the same since forever, so parts are easy to find.
     
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  4. Aug 7, 2016 at 9:52 AM
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    Handy if you have a jacking point or sliders on your truck. I wouldn't use it on the stock bumpers.

    They're handy but make sure you know how to use it, they can kill if you're not careful.
     
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  5. Aug 7, 2016 at 9:57 AM
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    Basically a Come-along? I think that's what we used to call them
     
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  6. Aug 7, 2016 at 9:58 AM
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    Yep, I have a come along too. Use the jack for lifting and the come along as a cheap, lightweight winch
     
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  7. Aug 7, 2016 at 9:59 AM
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    I've heard those farm jacks will lift higher than the stock bottle jack. :rofl:

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  8. Aug 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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    They can be used as a winch a few feet at a time. They can also clamp and lift. It's not just the obvious for lifting the truck but little things like putting it under your slider to steady the truck when you're sleeping in it.
     
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  9. Aug 7, 2016 at 10:03 AM
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  10. Aug 7, 2016 at 2:01 PM
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  11. Aug 7, 2016 at 2:07 PM
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  13. Aug 7, 2016 at 5:27 PM
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    Great tools if you are offroad. Just remember use the bottle jack to change a tire when possible. Use the handyman when stuck. Also learn to use it and maintain it. I've had multiple friends hurt badly when using handymans. Lots of good youtube videos on proper operation. KEEP YOUR HEAD AWAY FROM THE HANDLE!
     
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  14. Aug 7, 2016 at 5:30 PM
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    And to answer you question on nessecity...it depends on where and how you offroad. If traveling all graded Forest Service roads and maintained County roads, not needed. If traveling remote two tracks or rock crawling, you better have one. They have gotten me out of bad situations before, they have also scared the shit out of me before. Respect these Jacks and you'll be fine.
     
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  15. Aug 7, 2016 at 5:44 PM
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    Come on, it's not the jack to be scared of, it's the load and angle of the jack as you raise the vehicle that becomes the danger. Use your head, stop step back and look at what your doing and what's going to happen if you keep lifting. I have been using Hi-Lift jacks for 40 years from farm work to jacking my truck out of mud, just start over if things aren't going straight. Several lifts will be needed to recover the stuck vehicle. Get the 60" jack.
     
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  16. Aug 7, 2016 at 5:53 PM
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    That's what I do also
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  17. Aug 7, 2016 at 6:11 PM
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    Honestly, I bought a harbor freight (fright) 60" Jack 12 years ago and have used it on multiple occasions for various things. Never have had a problem with it.....ever. This was a good $50 buy.
     
    willie64, Aug 7, 2016
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