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3rd gen jack points

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ob1-adobe, Jan 25, 2020.

  1. Jan 25, 2020 at 5:48 PM
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    Ob1-adobe

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    I’m gonna lose my man card on this one, but oh well. It’s kind of important.

    I was reading my owners manual to see where the jack points are and the jack function and all that on my 19 taco Trd off road.

    kinda confused. The front jack points in the Manuel were a little vague and the rear I thought made sense except I watched this guy and he put them in a different spot

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tPDFtunIxOU
     
  2. Jan 25, 2020 at 5:58 PM
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    He clearly didn't read the manual, that spot will work too.

    Screenshot_20200125-175413_Drive.jpg
    For the rear, they are recommending just inside of the u bolt plate. But before the center pumpkin.

    Screenshot_20200125-175406_Drive.jpg

    For the front they are recommending on the side rail of the frame just ahead of the transmission cross member.

    There are other points but if you are not comfortable just use these points. Also choke a wheel front and back on the opposite side and jack it up on a level, firm surface.
     
  3. Jan 25, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    Why did they blur out his mouth?
     
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    I was wondering the same thing. It wasn't blurry at first then it was. I bet he smacking his lip jacking up the truck!
     
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  5. Jan 25, 2020 at 6:14 PM
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    I jack the rear up with a bottle jack on the ends of the u-bolts. Put it under the end of the control arm on the front. Always use jackstands.
     
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    Pretty much the frame, crossmember, rear axle and this spot in the picture are good points to lift your truck 20200125_182126.jpg
     
  7. Jan 25, 2020 at 6:26 PM
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    Since it’s related I’m going to small kind hijack

    I didn’t see anything in the manual regarding floor jacks locations for lifting either the front or rear completely. I found a 2nd gen Toyota pdf that says to use the bump out (does this have a name?) in the front center obviously for lifting the front end. And the differential for the rear. I did make sure my floor jack wasn’t resting on the little (drain? Extrusion off center on the bottom) and I put a folded microfiber on the floor jack cup because i don’t have one of those rubber covers. Also obviously use jack stands which I put at the jacking points mentioned already.

    my question, if you know, what’s the best/safest procedure to lift the whole truck completely with just 1 floor jack and 4 jack stands? I need to start rotating my own tires
     
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    My method:
    1. From front bumper, place floor jack to the front lift point (bulge) as shown in pic above and lift entire front end.
    2. Place 2 stands on either side, on frame rails, directly in front of tranny cross member.
    3. Lower front end onto stands
    4. Take floor jack to the back and place lift pad under the rear diff.
    5. Lift entire rear and place stands under rear axle
    6. Lower rear end onto stands.
     
  9. Jan 25, 2020 at 6:55 PM
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    I mean that’s what I was thinking that made sense but worried about shifting on the front stands as the rear comes up
     
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    That's the way I do it as well.
     
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    This point that @NorNev pointed out is the point Iift my truck up from with my floor jack. Once the wheels are off the ground, place the jack stands at the spots for the factory jack point.

    At the rear I lift at the centre of the diff on the bottom of the pumpkin. Then put the jack stands under the axle where you would lift with the factory jack.
     
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    Yes I used those same points to lift the front or rear separately but have always been worried about shifting on the stands as a whole
     
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    I have 3 ton harbir freight stands that I currently use. Is there any reason these wouldn’t be sufficient for lifting the whole truck?
     
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    I just lift one side at a time. Use two jacks
     
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    Your jack stands have a castle top, correct. Most do. When placing the stand make sure the frame sits in the valley, same with the diff. And just be slow when lifting and lowering.
     
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    A jack stand rated at 3 tons is capable of supporting 6,000lbs. That means 4 will support 24,000lbs. Your jack stands will support your truck when positioned properly.
     
  17. Jan 25, 2020 at 7:16 PM
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    Not sure about castle top
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    I see how when used in the rear inside of the ubolts on the axle it can cradle the axle but on the front points between the cross member and body mount it’s basically flat so nothing really gets in the valley
     
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    Yes they are castle tops. So make sure the diff sits in the round valley and the frame sits between the two peaks if they are wide enough. Don't have it sitting on the peaks if possible.


    Sorry for the crayon art work.
     
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    Ok I see now. I don’t think they are wide enough to straddle the frame though but I’ll pull it out tomorrow to double check. Thank you!
     
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    The front stands will not shift when you lift the rear!
    Do yourself a favor, and get yourself 4 Esco stands. 2 flat tops for the front and 2 axle cradles for rear axle.
     
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