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What floor jack, stand, & creeper are you all using?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 007TRUCK, Jan 17, 2016.

  1. Jun 18, 2016 at 7:47 AM
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    16TacomaSport

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    I have been using that harbor freight one for over a year now and works perfectly fine. I liked the low profile for my previous mustang but now on the truck I can slide around under it without even having to jack it up any.
     
  2. Jun 18, 2016 at 7:55 AM
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    TacomaZL

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    1) Harbor Freight 3 Ton Floor Jack
    2) Craftsmen Professional 4 Ton Jack Stands
    3) Cardboard
    4) None
    5) Two large bricks
     
  3. Jun 18, 2016 at 6:38 PM
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    bblake00

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    I took a length of presure treated 6x6 cut into 11" length x4 and and 8x8 cut into 15" length x4 for cribbage and what ever I may need it for with the truck. And just leave 2 of each of them in the bed.
     
  4. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:06 AM
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    BARDENC

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    Just got my '17 DCSB, but I plan on using this:
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  5. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:13 AM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Manual should have all that info. I'd personally check there.
     
  6. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:15 AM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    I have a Craftsman creeper that I don't mind but don't love. In hindsight the HF molded creeper is more comfortable, rolls a lot better and has tool storage built in.

    All for half the price of what I paid. Will not be buying another creeper that isn't HF unless for some reason I want an adjustable headrest, which is unlikely.
     
  7. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:20 AM
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    GPsevinSixx

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    I picked up one of those Snap On look alike yellow Daytona jacks from harbor freight since it is one of the lowest settled, and highest at full lift jacks available.

    Haven't even taken it out of the box yet. Previously used a 2 ton jack that was handed down to me from my dad. Lots of years and service from that one, but i can tell it was struggling with the taco.

    Biggest issue was the height and having to add blocks and spacers to get the truck high enough. Very dangerous and scary, but was able to do a few things on the truck with it so far, including lift and AAL install.
     
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  8. Nov 3, 2016 at 11:41 AM
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    Campfire

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    1) Atlas 8000lbs extra height lift
    2) Atlas 8000lbs extra height lift with hydraulic scissor jack if necessary
    3) Whatever garage shoes I have on that day, I don't like having to lay on the floor
    4) The ones that came with the lift to get on it
    5) The ones that came with the lift to hold vehicle in place

    :D

    IMG_3366.jpg IMG_3367.jpg

    I do occasionally have to work from the floor with a jack though, in all seriousness.

    1) Sunex 6602LP Lowrider Service Jack (I have three floor jacks but this is the best and only one to fit under my car when on the ground)
    2) Esco 3 Ton Performance Jack Shorty (mainly used on my car)
    3) Pro-Lift C-2800 Creeper Seat and Stool Combo
    4) I don't use ramps except for getting on and off the lift
    5) I just have the set that came with the lift
     
  9. Nov 3, 2016 at 1:44 PM
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    RichVT

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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/front-jack-point-with-oem-skids.417923/#post-11907900
     
  10. Nov 3, 2016 at 2:02 PM
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    mach1man001

    mach1man001 eh whatever

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    I love my new truck but miss my Tacoma
    Not necessarily what I recommend but what I have

    1) Floor jack - Mac Tools 3T Aluminium ***Highly Recommended***
    2) Jack stands - 6T HF / 3T Craftsman
    3) Creeper - IDK Plastic and was a gift but is low and works well
    4) Ramps - IDK Old steel ones
    5) Wheel chocks - HF solid rubber/HF plastic (for my camper)
     
    Last edited: Nov 7, 2016
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  11. Nov 7, 2016 at 9:19 AM
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    BARDENC

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    Wow, nice set up!
     
  12. Nov 7, 2016 at 9:27 AM
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    BarberRider

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    It's got a cop motor, a 440-cubic-inch plant. It's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas.
    Whatever you do, don't get a husky jack. Mine broke and started leaking fluid everywhere. Thank god I was using jack stands and it broke on the downstroke so the bar didn't knock my teeth out.
     

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