3rd gen jack points

I’ll look into that right now

edit: and now I’ll be looking for the harbor freight edition

 

As it turns out Harbor Freight does have an ESCO type jack stand

 

The fella you answered hasn't been here in over 2 years.

 

OH well the info I posted is current and may help someone - who knows..

 

Helped me!

 

When using the bottle jack I place one or two pieces of 2 x 6, 8" or 10" long under the jack. Saves me from having to crank up an additional 3" of jack and keeping the jack shorter makes the lift a lot less shaky IMO. The wood is also handy for soft ground under the jack.

 

Is it ok to to use a floor jack and lift the whole side of the truck? 2021 Tacoma

Thanks

 

I’ve been jacking up cars of all types and had never worked on my ‘21 Taco yet. This thread is very useful for me. Any tip is golden.

 

If you have the jacking height capability then sure, but I don't think you will get the wheels off the ground with the suspension travel. It is better to do the front or rear at the same time and jack stands when rotating the tires.

I lift the rear diff and put it on jack stands and then lift the front with jack to rotate.

 

would definitely be easier for rotating tires. I just put all four in the air after breaking lugs free.

 

I put a piece of plywood under the jack and got my 99 Taco just high enough this weekend to change the whole side at once. I haven't tried on my 2021 but I think it will require the plywood.

(Harbor Freight 4 ton jack)
(Both trucks are stock height)

 

Here's what the service manual says...

 

Jack points:

-- Just about any place on the main frame.
-- Under the rear diff or just inboard of the leaf springs.
-- Under the front lower control arms, if you need to. Just enough to get the wheel off the ground.
-- Under the front crossmember where the protrusion is.​

 

Thanks, I used the frame on my 99 and it was fine. I will do the same on the 2021.

 

Yeah. On a level surface, it is about 19in of jack height to lift the entire side with the stock suspension. A good bit over 20in for 32in tires and a small lift.

 

@N3FOLMike

Threads like these are golden!

You get some great feedback from members here.

 

You would need to use most of the jack lifting capacity to do it, so blocks or a platform for the jack to sit on would be needed. There is a lot of wasted jack movement just getting to the frame otherwise.

Edit: I would only use a floor jack with the right capacity to try lifting one side of the truck. I would never use the factory jack or a bottle jack.

 

I wouldn't do it with thes stock emergency jack. For me, that would only be used under the axle or some safe point up front, if stuck beside the road.

You're right though. I tested it out at home. It was a lot of cranking to just get it to meet the frame. Not for you, but in general, if using blocks with a jack that small, be sure to use large ones for safety.

 

I would never consider using the factory jack except in an emergency. And would never try to pick up half the weight of the truck with it.
With a properly sized floor jack I would.
A bottle jack even if capable I would not try it. Too small a foot print to be stable. Maybe I should add that to my post for clarity.