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Old 07-23-2007, 05:54 PM
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Jack Suggestions

Hi Everyone,
I went over to a friend's place to do some routine maintenance on my 2001 4runner. His jack would not go up high enough to contact the jack point. This leads me to the question of: which jack's are recommended, and what heights do I need in order to ensure high enough lift, especially once I put a suspension lift on my vehicle? Thanks everyone.
Old 07-23-2007, 06:00 PM
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i have a 3rd gen 4runner and i actually am still able to use the factory jack to change a tire or raise the truck up to put it on stands.... my other jack doesnt go far enough
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Harbor Freight has got a long frame jack that I am planning on getting:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42820

The lift range is 5-32" so it will take care of most jobs. Heavy and mildly spendy but worth it with the range it has. Jack stands, of course, are always recommended.
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I got this Michelin one from sams club that does everything I need. Raises 5 to 22 inches and thats plenty. Need to go higher get a 4x4 block
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Thanks for the input! I think I'll go with the harbor freight. They got enough of my money already.
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Get new friends. LOL

Put the jack under the axle (or the crossmember in the front) instead of the frame, just about any jack will work...
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Bottle jacks and cinder blocks work pretty good, too.
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i got a cheapo gm one and it barley reached then i found one in the trash and it works perfectly
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