My 4Runner Jack isn't tall enough

s-one · 07-13-2009, 10:40 PM

Hey all!

I was jacking up my Runner's front tire with the Toyota supplied jack and placed it where it said to place it but the jack runs out of height before lifting the tire to be replaced. It needs like another 1" to 1.25" of height. The rear is fine since it's under the axle. Am I missing something here or is Toyota missing some height on their jacks?

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Will_4R · 07-14-2009, 01:06 PM

If your tires are stock size, it should (just barely) have enough hight. Keep turning the handle and see if you can get that extra inch.

s-one · 07-14-2009, 01:10 PM

Yep everything is stock and my the jack is maxed out. It's weird because in the manual, the jack placement is exactly where it's suppose to be. I think Toyota goofed here but odd that its not commonly mentioned. I mean, the stocker guys.

**Tofer** · 07-14-2009, 01:50 PM

i've used the stock bottle jack to lift my tire off the ground before... and its a 35.... is there any room under the lower control arm? that way your not fighting the suspension flex?

twitchee2 · 07-14-2009, 02:06 PM

i dont think your jack is maxed at that point. it should be as long as the top part.

ramtime · 07-14-2009, 02:21 PM

That jack doesn't look maxed out to me. I say that you should have at least another inch of travel. Worse case scenario is put a brick or 2x4 under it to get it off the ground.

Before all of the hate mail comes this way, use this method only in an emergency and never work under a vehicle that isn't fully supported by quality jack stands that are rated more than the vehicle you are working on. Also, I would recommend getting a good jack to use for around the house. They don't cost much money and the are worth every penny.

eric-the-red · 07-14-2009, 05:25 PM

On my 01 the jacking point is under the cross member just behind where you're jacking, maybe try there. Or just get a 6" piece of 2x6 and put it under the jack

s-one · 07-14-2009, 07:43 PM

Seriously, this thing was maxed. I couldn't crank it a mm more. Someone else mentioned that crossmember so that'll do the trick for emergencies. Thanks guys!

twitchee2 · 07-14-2009, 08:02 PM

try taking it off and cranking it without weight. im 99.99999% positive you have at least anther inch on that thing.

scuba · 07-14-2009, 08:25 PM

Doh !!

Try another spot..

Elton · 07-14-2009, 08:27 PM

i just go under the axle's

M1911 · 07-15-2009, 11:23 AM

On the front, I jack on the control arm.

Matt16 · 08-10-2009, 08:10 AM

Under the control arm or place scrap wood under the jack ie a foot of 2x6

The Ruckus · 08-10-2009, 08:17 AM

Just experienced the same thing last week. It's not tall enough to do what it needs to under the cross member, exactly for the reason mentioned: suspension sag. My solution was close to the others suggested. One time I just cranked it to max then set it down on a jackstand, then moved the jack to the control arm- the other time I just used two jacks (and a jackstand as a backup).

07-14-2009, 01:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tofer Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 6,908	i've used the stock bottle jack to lift my tire off the ground before... and its a 35.... is there any room under the lower control arm? that way your not fighting the suspension flex? __________________ 94 4runenr: all the good stuff....... 89 4runner: 3.0, Auto, 5.29 lockright f/r. 31x10.5 wildcountry ATs. 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \|Civic SI seats \| LockRight \| Hella 500s pacific-crawlers.com For all your Trail-gear and HID lighting Solutions Needs check out yotaworks.com Online store coming soon :)

07-14-2009, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
twitchee2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socal/Chico Posts: 390	i dont think your jack is maxed at that point. it should be as long as the top part. __________________ -Eric 2002 SR5 4WD Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 265/75/16C Deck plate + ISR OME 881/890 Tundra 231mm Brakes - yes they DO fit the stock 5 spoke rims

07-14-2009, 05:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
eric-the-red Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 2,493	On my 01 the jacking point is under the cross member just behind where you're jacking, maybe try there. Or just get a 6" piece of 2x6 and put it under the jack __________________ 2001 4Runner 4.30 ratio 1999 e-locked rear axle and front diff; OME881/N91S front; OME891/N86 rear; Tundra brake swap; 1" 4Crawler body lift; 63" 4Crawler SliderZ; TJM T-15 with Warn M8000 winch and Amsteel blue synthetic line; 265/75R16 Nitto TGs or 255/85R16 Truxs MTs; Cobra 75 WX ST cb; Alinco DR635 VHF/UHF ham radio; ham call sign license plates - VE7 EGC

07-14-2009, 08:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
twitchee2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socal/Chico Posts: 390	try taking it off and cranking it without weight. im 99.99999% positive you have at least anther inch on that thing. __________________ -Eric 2002 SR5 4WD Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac 265/75/16C Deck plate + ISR OME 881/890 Tundra 231mm Brakes - yes they DO fit the stock 5 spoke rims

07-14-2009, 08:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Temecula, Or on the rocks Posts: 6,968	Doh !! Try another spot.. __________________ Screw you guys I'm goin to TTORA Mods, please be mature and leave my sig alone, thanks. No, I will not be your friend.

07-14-2009, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Will_4R Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 31	If your tires are stock size, it should (just barely) have enough hight. Keep turning the handle and see if you can get that extra inch.

07-14-2009, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
s-one Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	Yep everything is stock and my the jack is maxed out. It's weird because in the manual, the jack placement is exactly where it's suppose to be. I think Toyota goofed here but odd that its not commonly mentioned. I mean, the stocker guys.

07-14-2009, 02:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
ramtime Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 96	That jack doesn't look maxed out to me. I say that you should have at least another inch of travel. Worse case scenario is put a brick or 2x4 under it to get it off the ground. Before all of the hate mail comes this way, use this method only in an emergency and never work under a vehicle that isn't fully supported by quality jack stands that are rated more than the vehicle you are working on. Also, I would recommend getting a good jack to use for around the house. They don't cost much money and the are worth every penny.

07-14-2009, 07:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
s-one Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	Seriously, this thing was maxed. I couldn't crank it a mm more. Someone else mentioned that crossmember so that'll do the trick for emergencies. Thanks guys!

07-14-2009, 08:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,657	i just go under the axle's __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

07-15-2009, 11:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
M1911 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 90	On the front, I jack on the control arm.

08-10-2009, 08:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
The Ruckus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Michigan Posts: 113	Just experienced the same thing last week. It's not tall enough to do what it needs to under the cross member, exactly for the reason mentioned: suspension sag. My solution was close to the others suggested. One time I just cranked it to max then set it down on a jackstand, then moved the jack to the control arm- the other time I just used two jacks (and a jackstand as a backup). __________________ 2000 4Runner Ltd - 150k on body, 100k on motor ISR/Deckplate mods sans-running boards Stillen/magnaflow exhaust otherwise stock

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