scissor jack recommendation

[southpier]

Toyota Tacoma jack suggestion (no lift/ stock height) wanted. factory bottle jack looks a bit shaky. thinking of a scissor jack. any of these good:

https://www.autozone.com/engine-and-vehicle-lift/jack/duralast-2-ton-scissor-jack/562308_0_0

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pro-Lift-T-9456-Grey-Scissor-Jack-3000-lb-Capacity/28087368

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-1-2-Ton-Scissor-Jack-HD00113/204988599

for on-road use changing a flat, and I will be carrying something for a base (plywood or laminated beam).

thanks

 

[richfinn]

I change a lot of wheels at roadside, I would 100% rather use a bottle jack than any scissor jack

A Toyota supplied jack will be better than any of those linked

Good call on carrying a solid base

 

[4 Ever-Fish N]

I would go with the 2 ton from Autozone. I've been thinking about getting one too.

 

[southpier]

I change a lot of wheels at roadside, I would 100% rather use a bottle jack than any scissor jack

A Toyota supplied jack will be better than any of those linked

Good call on carrying a solid base

how come? I grew up with bumper jacks and always viewed a scissors jack as a good solid alternative. the factory jack seems so "point-loadish" and spindley. I don't even know if it's hydraulic of just a screw in a housing.

I figured the scissors jack would provide stability in at least two directions.

thanks for the eye-opener!

 

[Wamsutta]

I would get a bottle jack that was operated like a scissor jack. Toyota put them in their trucks at one time. A good friend had one with his 1986 Toyota truck. I remember using one and thinking how cool and nifty it was.

 

[pwschuh]

I use small jacks a lot inside a garage where there is no room to maneuver a proper floor jack. Most aftermarket scissors jacks are junk. Especially when you are paying $40 or less for them. They will probably work OK a few times as long as the vehicle is dead level. I have used 4 different ones over the last decade, including one that is very similar to the ones you've linked. Their week point is where the scissors mechanism attaches to the base. I have even had some factory scissors jacks fail on me. I would trust a Toyota factory bottle jack over any of those, as long as you have a good base for it.

 

[richfinn]

how come? I grew up with bumper jacks and always viewed a scissors jack as a good solid alternative. the factory jack seems so "point-loadish" and spindley. I don't even know if it's hydraulic of just a screw in a housing.

I figured the scissors jack would provide stability in at least two directions.

thanks for the eye-opener!

The manufacturers jack always locates better in the specified vehicle jacking point in my experience

With a bottle jack there is no twisting motion as you raise or lower the truck its straight up and down

Scissor jacks that dont engage with the vehicle body scare the heck out of me, every car that I have seen fall off a jack has been a badly deployed scissor jack

We use a trolley jack with rubber lift pads and engineered extensions (for 4x4 and SUVs) it also has a manual locking mechanism (and a lift to hep get it in and out of my work van)

It's a good bit of equipment but very expensive

 

[southpier]

….aftermarket scissors jacks are junk. Especially when you are paying $40 or less ....

it seemed any jacks over that range consisted of ratchet/ gear wrench handles or were bundles of jacks meant for rec-vee leveling.

is there (either scissor or bottle) jack you would suggest? I got fixated on the scissor jack for the storage consideration. was under the impression hydraulic jacks should be stored standing up.

 

[CJM8515]

Larger bottle jack and carry a 4x4 with you. The scissor jack is not designed for anything but pinch welds on a sedan.

 

[southpier]

is a 3 ton enough for a 6,000 vehicle? I had an American (?) 4 ton and that sucker was heavy (for my GM van - thankfully never had to use it)

 

[bob15]

is a 3 ton enough for a 6,000 vehicle? I had an American (?) 4 ton and that sucker was heavy (for my GM van - thankfully never had to use it)

Why wouldn't it be? You aren't trying to jack up the complete vehicle at once, only part of it.

 

[southpier]

I don't know what I don't know. find someone else who'll admit that, and i'll buy you a Coke!

 

[JR 42]

Someday I'll buy a Norco bottle jack for my Tacoma; just keep finding other stuff to spend money on, and haven't had a bad flat in years.

The factory jack works fine within its limitations- it's a bottle- jack shaped mechanical jack that spins up and down with the same multipart speeder handle that lowers the spare. It's spindly but feels more solid than the factory scissor jacks I've used on other, lighter cars. I don't think I'd like using a scissor jack anywhere but a pinch weld.

 

[SeisMec]

I got fixated on the scissor jack for the storage consideration. was under the impression hydraulic jacks should be stored standing up.

Screw type bottle jack. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=453284#td_post_8495825

 

[Wamsutta]

I guess nobody has seen a factory Toyota bottle jack. These things are really cool. The long hand crank that comes with them lets you put the jack anywhere under the car. And they crank really easy.

 

[bubinga]

I guess nobody has seen a factory Toyota bottle jack. These things are really cool. The long hand crank that comes with them lets you put the jack anywhere under the car. And they crank really easy.

 

[southpier]

I guess nobody has seen a factory Toyota bottle jack. These things are really cool. The long hand crank that comes with them lets you put the jack anywhere under the car. And they crank really easy.

why did you need to jack the picture off the keyboard?

 

[Steve_P]

I have a 4X4 Tacoma and have unfortunately used the factory jack. it works fine and is safe.

 

[RTM]

I too have a 4x4 2006 Tacoma, and I too have had to use the factory jack once. I was nosed slightly down hill, and it worked just fine with the factory jack.

If out in the dirt or gravel or snow, I have a 2x6 to base it on.

I also have a HiLift in the garage, and a racing jack. Since the factory jack does require removal from under the seat etc, other things get used first in the driveway.

 

[nickaudette]

That Toyota jack looks nice! really extends far

 

[bubinga]

That Toyota jack looks nice! really extends far

Sunday..............Mt Knees are Bad..................

Took My "Best Guess" And put the little trolley Jack Under the Frame From "Past experience"

Removed Tire/Wheel assby.
Down she went On the Right Front Rotor,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

No Harm/No Foul..........................just X-Tra Work!!!