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Light Weight Jack Recommendations?

Discussion in 'Recovery' started by Ruby-Doo, Jan 26, 2022.

  1. Jan 26, 2022 at 7:38 AM
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    Ruby-Doo

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    Folx - I am looking for jack recommendations for a moderately lifted 3gen Tacoma. This female needs a jack she can handle/lift to be prepared on the trail.
     
  2. Jan 26, 2022 at 7:40 AM
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    A cheap floor jack and a hi lift. Floor jack for changing tires and stuff and the hi lift as a multi tool/recovery device.
     
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  3. Jan 27, 2022 at 9:05 AM
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    you looking for a jack to use at home or one to keep in the truck for flats?
     
  4. Jan 27, 2022 at 12:17 PM
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    Exhaust jack?
     
  5. Jan 27, 2022 at 12:21 PM
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    I've had great luck with my 1.5t harbor freight aluminum jack. Lifts one end of the truck just fine, is small, and just carry a chunk of 4x6 wood as a spacer
     
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  6. Jan 27, 2022 at 12:24 PM
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    Second an aluminum floor jack. Harbor Freight has them at a reasonable price. A Hi-lift is not for the faint of heart.
     
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    Having used a hi-lift as a hand winch...

    Fuck that noise.
     
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  8. Jan 27, 2022 at 12:33 PM
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    Ive said it before and Ill say it again. The stock jack in these trucks is better than people give it credit for. Granted it is pretty slow cranking it up & down, but it fits in the truck (obviously) with the handle, extensions and all. (Which you will need in any case to lower the spare down. Unless you relocated that to the rear bumper etc)

    If you do any sort of off-roading I would highly recommend carrying some lengths of 2x8 or 2x10 lumber, maybe 16" long to serve as a base. Not only will they give you more reach on the height of the jack in 2" multiples. But they will also spread the load out and provide a much larger base for the jack to stand on. In my mind thats the biggest issue with the stock jack, the base is small enough to fit under the seat which means a much less stable setup when changing a tire.
     
  9. Jan 27, 2022 at 1:26 PM
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    Yea that sucks, but it's helpful to jack the truck up high as hell to stack rocks or drive off of to get you unstuck.

    Also I will agree the stock jack is a must keep, super useful for all kinds of stuff.
     
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  10. Jan 27, 2022 at 1:38 PM
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    SafeJacks work well for the trail they are small, light and have useful accesories in the kits. HF Floorjack for home. Stay away from HiLifts. Were not on a 1920s farm in Iowa, 90% of the time they are only for Instagram now
     
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    I say this with some reservations. A scissor jack is small and light. Light also means that they can be weak. I never use one on a vehicle that I am under. Used with a block of wood for higher vehicle this might fit your bill. If it has the nut on the end you can use a impact on the lugs and the jack. Pic A
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    ALSO!!! practice in your driveway.
     
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    Harbor freight bastard jack
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    GenRight is working on releasing one. They are purchasing the jack that meets there standard then modifying it for offroad use. Or you could do the chromoly $499 one from Kartek.
     
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    Disagree on that. Yea they suck for changing tires, but damn handy for all kinds of stuff, hell you can use it as a big ass clamp/pipe wrench or as a spreader if need be. I agree tho that 90% of wheelers have them for the gram. I wouldn't want to be in the woods without one personally.

    I would not have been able to fix my bent frame without my hi lift for example.
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    Same here. They're an invaluable tool if you use them in appropriate situations, know what you're doing, and respect how dangerous they can be.
     
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  17. Feb 14, 2022 at 6:46 AM
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    Everyone! Thank you for the tips, tricks, and suggestions. Was informed this weekend that I was getting a highlift for Valentine's day (training and base included). Will practice in the front country so I'm prepped for the field. Will hang on to the the stock bottle jack... Like the Harbor freight jack Geekhouse 23. Where did you get the truck mount??
     
  18. Feb 19, 2022 at 10:04 AM
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    Highly recommend you get the Lotus Attachment for the HiLift. Tractor supply has a nice jack/jackstand combo for regular lifting.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V2TH6ZS?ie=UTF8
    https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/powerbuilt-3-ton-all-in-one-jack
     
  19. May 11, 2022 at 9:29 AM
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    This thing from Safe Jack is awesome also (Bummer prices recently went up).... But even at $99 I would still recommend this for positively connecting a chain or strap to a Hi-Lift. It also works great for ripping bushes out of the ground

    Secure Lifter 51M-SJSL 18 reviews $ 9900

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  20. Aug 31, 2022 at 5:28 AM
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    I'm surprised no-one suggested a normal bottle jack. Safer than a hilift, easier than the stock jack, very versatile(not as much as a hilift).
     
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