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Replacing Factory Jack with something better

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by urchim, Apr 26, 2017.

  1. May 30, 2017 at 1:07 PM
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    Joe23

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    just saying I got all the safejack attachments with an adaptor to fit the factory toyota jack and it works great.
    figure the screw type jack is less likely to fail than a hydraulic one should the temps get low etc and no need to worry about seals
     
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  2. May 30, 2017 at 1:21 PM
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    Anyone ever tried one of these? Saw it on the home depot website and has decent reviews. Jack and jack stand in one. Seems like a cheaper option of the safe jack for about 60 dollars.
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  3. May 30, 2017 at 1:46 PM
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    I have the powerbuilt version - probably made by the same chinaman. It works, but its not tall enough for my lifted truck. I have to use some thick boards to raise it high enough
     
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  4. May 30, 2017 at 1:49 PM
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    Ah that makes sense. Thought it might be worth a shot but never mind.
     
  5. May 30, 2017 at 1:56 PM
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    Like above I have it. It's ok. I bought it to try. Its handy but meh. Also to big to store in vehicle
     
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    I got one just like that from Tractor Supply for $40, very sturdy and the locking mechanism works great.
    https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/powerbuilt-3-ton-all-in-one-jack
    jack.png
     
  7. May 30, 2017 at 2:09 PM
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    I can't find it online. Do you have a link?
     
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    How much lift do you have ?
     
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    This would of been a better idea. then the 3 ton jack I bought form harbor freight and the hitch mounted cargo carrier. to haul it around on our next road trip.
     
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    I was drooling over that at Overland Expo 2017!


     
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    Popping the door open is a great tip. Thanks!
     
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    I like that. Specially when you're high speed jacking over rough terrain you need that skid plate. How much travel does it have?
     
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    Thank you for all the info. With the 2009 Tacoma screw jack I have the cap is a little larger than the shaft and the first shaft is a little skinnier than the second... like cap is 1-5/8, shafts are 1-3/8 & 1-1/2 approx. Are you using that kind of jack with the Safejack extensions? Have to remove the cap or use a sleeve around the thinner shaft?
     
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    Yeah I'm going to do some measuring and figuring to see if it would go up under the axle if a tire was flat. I had a bottle jack in my '03 Dakota and it worked to rotate the tires but if you had a flat it would not go under the axle. No need buying it if that is the case with the Tacoma.

    https://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-620471-Unijack-6000-Capacity/dp/B00GJJZ5YC?th=1

    Probably a 2 ton would work better. CARid has the 2 ton cheaper.

    https://www.carid.com/powerbuilt/un...?view=901151&gclid=CIHn-oTQm9QCFQeOaQodYCcGtw
     
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    EDIT: Read the thread a little better, and looks like Scooter found the best link so far :cool:
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    This one looks different, but same brand and not from Amazon.

    Pep boys currently has it for $44.99. I have two of these in the garage, and so far so good. I bought mine during a better sale, but it wasn't too much more off.:thumbsup:
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    https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/633527/00044
     
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  20. May 30, 2017 at 7:25 PM
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    Someone else mentioned, get a bottle jack and a block of wood. The jack can fit under the rear seat. A 2x10 or 2x12 cut into a square will be fine to stabilize the jack. If your looking for something for changing a tire on the highway, you probably don't need a block. If off roading, you should take a few blocks. They can come in handy. If you heavy off roading, high lift jack. It kind of depends what you plan on using it fir the most. Sometimes if you get stuck, you need more than a jack.
     

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