Jack

I’ve never used the OEM Jack but I’ve read mixed reviews. For those who have used it, should I consider using a different one? I’ll only be using it for swapping tires.
Thanks

 

Would be nice if you could use a regular floor jack and some trusty jack stands, the OEM jack will work if that's all you have though.

 

Would a regular floor Jack lift the truck up high enough? Or is there a truck specific model?

 

A regular floor jack should work

 

I knew there was something I needed to do...

There was a post where something was up with the spare tire hold bracket/chain which prompted funny remarks...

I wanted to do a dry-run on the procedure which starts on page 505 of owner's manual.

There are 4 jack points and the manual is very specific about location.

I think finding the lowering screw to hook jack handle required me getting under the truck to find the hole (keep your thoughts clean) to hook the handle. I didn't feel like getting under my truck at the time.

But since the weather is getting warmer...I might just get under there! lol

 

I don’t know Jack.

A scissor is fine for a once in a blue moon job.
Floor is quick and easy but hard to store in tight spaces.
Hi-Lift is quite versatile especially in the woods.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/removing-spare-tire-bam.760806/#post-27127509

Post 20

 

what are you trying to do specifically? if it's to change tires any Jack will work.

the OEM one we get is an "emergency" type thing. small enough to keep in the truck, works great on level ground.
Floor jack, 5 ton will get the entire ass end into the air in one go but are heavy as sin. get the low profile type one and you'll thank yourself if you have room to store it.

or modify a 2 ton to go offroad with you; best of both worlds, lifts enough that you can change a tire comfortably, small enough to keep in the bed of the truck.

What he said.
Cept the Hi-lift is sketchy as fuck after raising the front end past 2 feet off the ground

 

I use a 4 ton hydraulic jack for all my driveway work. And carry it in the truck as well. Works good.

 

Good Call!

Post 1011 - https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/cheap-free-mods.4838/page-51#post-3571643

 

For swapping tires in your driveway, a 3-ton hydraulic jack would be best - heavy, wide , and stable. Find one with lift height of at least 20" and you can jack up by the frame.