How To Jack Up Your 4Runner Safely

[@T4Rgarage]

Please note: You can also place two jack stands under the rear axle in the same locations that you’d use the factory bottle jack(shown in video). Using the jacks in these locations will limit the kind of work you can do on the rear as your suspension is loaded. Great spot for brakes and a tire rotation though

[@donphillips4492]

if im using 4 jack stands how should i do it. you said 1 side at a time. back and front not driver and passenger side right? if im changing fluids isnt it better to use 4 jack stands otherwise the levels will be off wont they?? love the channel. thanks for your time.

[@donphillips4492]

ive never worked on cars before but your channel has given me the confidence to try it. doing my 1st oil change, transfer case, front and read differentials tomorrow. thanks for the videos. i have 21 trd pro w 40k miles.

[@T4Rgarage]

@@donphillips4492 Yes, what I really meant was front and back when saying sides. 4 stands will be slightly more accurate, yes. Thank you!

[@joeythedime1838]

Well over due discussion on properly jacking up a 5th gen 4R - thank you. One thing to note is the reason your putting your 4R up on jack stands. I put my 4R in storage for 5 months out of the year. When I put it up on jack stands for storage, I use the more traditional stands (the ones you show in the early part of the video) for the rear and place them under the axle and the flat type style under the front control arms. For longer term storage you want the suspension to be compressed and not hanging down.

[@T4Rgarage]

@@joeythedime1838 Good idea! Thanks Joey

[@joeythedime1838]

@@kimbuck-2 If a vehicle is left stationary for too long, the tires could develop flat spots as the weight of the vehicle presses down on the tires. Your tires will be in much better shape when you return if they haven't been bearing the weight of the vehicle for a month or more. As for the suspension , with the suspension hanging the bushings are all put under torsional stress... It can cause the bushings to fail prematurely. For example bushings on the sway bars get twisted. The sway bar does not (or at least it's not supposed to) rotate freely inside the bushings. The bushings grip the bar and twist with it. The bushing is designed to grip the bar at ride height. This is why the service manual tells you to finally tighten the sway bar bushings brackets only after the car is lowered to the ground. Also, the chrome part of the shock absorber piston rods that's usually inside the shock is now exposed to air where it might rust.

[@joeythedime1838]

@@kimbuck-2 I put the truck up so the tires are about an inch or two above the garage floor. Here is what I do for longer term storage of my 4Runner: • Add fuel stabilizer and fill-up the tank • Drive/run the truck for about 15 mins so the stabilizer works through the fuel system • Wash and wax the truck • Change the oil and filter • Clean the interior, place two DAMPRID, hi-capacity moisture absorber 2.5lb buckets inside with a few Bounce fabric softener sheets spread around the interior • Place Fresh Cab Rodent Repellent - Botanical Pest Control in the engine bay & one in the air filter box • Disconnect the battery • Put plastic wrap on the windshield and place the wiper blades on the plastic (keeps the blades from sticking to the glass) • Cover the tailpipe with plastic wrap - keeps spiders out of the exhaust • Jack-up the truck and place on jack stands • Put on the car cover

[@TheRazer773]

I wouldve never thought of this tutorial guide on using this equipment. I barely have a 6k miles 4runner and now i know thanks to this video.

[@ryanm4013]

I’ve said for a while, your channel should be a required subscribe for any 4Runner!!

[@T4Rgarage]

@@ryanm4013 Thanks man!

[@bluecruiser2019]

Well we blew up the upper oil pan on my wife’s TRD Pro (very expensive) 😳 The TRD engine skid held up perfectly, the cheap stamped steel OEM skid behind it blew up. Long Story short, full RCI skids now and very happy with them! Much cheaper than replacing the upper oil pan 😬 Of course everything else on her rig is RCI as well😀👍

[@nickb1690]

Good video . I’m on my second 4Runner in 14 years of ownership and I still learned a few things .

[@pconrz]

This may be super basic to most folks but I really appreciate this video. Thanks.

[@jaydillo1234]

Been looking for a video like this for a while. Thank you!!

[@aaronchandler2380]

This is such a needed video. Clarification of jacking on the skid plate is very helpful. Too bad the owners manual doesn’t show those jack points. If it does I haven’t found it, but I don’t need to now. Thanks for another awesome 4Runner maintenance video!

[@PhatKorean]

I didnt realize there were different jack stands i needed. Thank you

[@perrylamb6286]

This is way useful. Not that it hasn't been great seeing all the work and other hints you've been providing on your channel, but this one is something almost every 4Runner owner needs to see. Thanks for posting it!

[@T4Rgarage]

@@perrylamb6286 Thank you!

[@staff924]

Right on time for me!! Thank you sir!!

[@jamesbispo391]

Top quality content thank you !

[@greatcrossings]

Great video! Do you have video on how to change tires? Thanks so much!

[@jay_aye]

All your videos come in clutch!

[@ian0841]

Very good video. Love those jack stands with rubber top that is flat. Will be picking some up!

[@Engnear86]

Thanks! That was helpful.

[@teamhonzilla]

Great video like always 👍 for the next video please show us the proper way to remove the seats front and back. Thanks

[@brucekrolikowski2882]

Good, informative video, thanks 👍

[@zodiacbase1]

Another great video Bro. Love all the content of your channel.

[@JoseChung21]

Great video

[@lucasr5675]

Great video. Cant wait to see the RCI one on the skid plates. I did the entire truck and it was a bit tedious.

[@ryanm4013]

The front skid and gas tank skid aren’t too bad. It’s the transfer case skid that really is a pain!!

[@ryanm4013]

Me too. The front skid and gas tank skid aren’t too bad. It’s the transfer case skid that really is a pain!!

[@ricc7665]

Nice video! The link to jack stands is different than the than the stands in the video. I located the stands in the video on Amazon. This is my weekend project.

[@TRD_Cueto]

Excellent. Thanks!

[@InFeRn00b]

Great video thank you vwry much!

[@mattb9664]

Couple notes from experience- if you Fluid Filmed your frame, make sure to wipe it off from where the floor jack cup and the jackstands will be placed. And also make sure the floor is flat and level without a dented blacktop ground. The floor jack wheels need to be able to roll as the jack is pulled towards the vehicle while lifting. If they can lift, the floor vehicle will pull itself away from the floor jack and possibly shoot the floor jack backwards- causing vehicle cab to fall onto the floor jack. Also, don't use hockey pucks or wood on your floor jack for the same reason. Buy a bigger/taller floor jack.

[@AR-pm9nv]

I’ve needed the bigger jackstands for a long time. Next purchase.

[@lovethomassowell]

Extremely well-done series of videos. Thank you - I have learned a great deal about my 5th Gen TRD ORP

[@traviscade3186]

Thanks for this video. About two months ago i was wondering where is the best place to jack up my 4Runner. Most if not all video just show it jacked up and people working on their vehicle.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Love the channel, love the build series. But interesting how you pronounce 4Runner ( like: foreigner), and asphalt (like: ASHfault). Oh!! and you just gained another Subscriber, as I've been binge watching your content, within the last couple of days.

[@T4Rgarage]

@@Kiss__Kiss I’m Canadian, we do pronounce things differently. Same same but different 😂 People might think I have a speech impediment tho 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@T4Rgarage I figured it was your Canadian accent (I'm Sicilian, therefore I may have one too lol). Keep up the awesome content, Sir. 👍

[@T4Rgarage]

@@Kiss__Kiss Thank you so much!! Will do

[@paulcali08]

Great video! Two questions for you. 1) I have a front differential drop, therefore there are spacers in the OEM skid plate. Can I still use that lift point on the front skid, or is there now a space between the skid plate and the cross member...and the skid will just crush to make up the difference? 2) When placing vehicle on 4 jack stands, is it best to place jack stands under one side of the vehicle (lets say drivers side) then the passenger side? Or do the front then the back? Thanks.

[@T4Rgarage]

@@paulcali08 With a diff drop there will be be a gap, usually 1”. The skid plate will bend/flex if you jack on that point. If you want to use that point without bending your skid plate I’d suggest removing the skid and jacking directly on the cross member the skid plate normally pushes up against. I jack up the front then the back. Thank you!

[@rayduffy6172]

Thanks for that info ! I liked seeing this !

[@chrisridebike8]

I put jack stands under the rear axle near each shock mount so I don’t have to deal with the suspension drooping. Otherwise all great info.

[@trailrunnah8886]

I still have the type of jack stands like the yellow ones, I usually an old brake rotor underneath each one so they don't sink into the pavement. Also gives them a little height and stability as the rotor hat fits snugly inside the base of stand. That said, I need to replace them as they're not tall enough to do rear suspension work, I place them under the axle for doing brakes. I think that type is perfect for that placement.

[@flacolarry]

Thank you for the video, question does the RCI skid has the same roumd jack point on a 5th gen 4runner?

[@T4Rgarage]

@@flacolarry It does not but you can jack on the skid. It’s recommended that you use a piece of wood to prevent it from denting the aluminum and protecting the power coat on the steel

[@1984ToyotaPickup4WD]

Thank you I needed this.

[@franciscotraveler644]

You mentioned RCI skids. I have them. Where woukd the jack spot be on those? Both on the front skid and rear differential skid.

[@4runner1grfe]

Thanks again for great info.

[@ColeMarkusen]

Interesting. I've always jacked from one side at a time rather than front/back. I use the same spots for the jack stands but i have a bottle jack/jack stand unit to jack from the frame right around the b-pillar. I have never been a fan of floor jacks. The stability at the height needed never felt great.

[@drakecurtis7772]

Great video, man! I am actually installing my RCI skid later on today. Looks like there is no indication on the RCI skid that shows the jacking point on the plate. Would it still be safe to lift it with the RCI skid plate or should it be removed?

[@T4Rgarage]

@@drakecurtis7772 It is safe to jack on the skid plate per RCI. They suggest doing it between or next to where it mounts/bolts to the frame. If you jack away from the mount, use a piece of wood or block

[@monzsterman7479]

Really like those jack stand. I use to have acess to a lift but that will change end of the year so i will be doing work in my driveway which is gravel. How would you feel using those stands on wood squares between them and the gravel or should i invest in metal plates?

[@fredventrone3379]

Will that bottle jack raise your wheel off the ground after you’ve lifted it? Thanks for all the great content.

[@T4Rgarage]

It raises up to 19”, believe it or not. So it will get your factory sized wheel/tire combo off the ground lifted or not. If you have a long travel setup or larger tires you’ll need to use a different jack or get an extension for the factory bottle jack. There are a couple companies that make the extensions, you can find them with a google search. Hope this helps

[@hawkeshots]

yeah, while changing a flat, I had the stock jack not it the right place, and the vehicle slipped off. no bueno! but I was able to get it repositioned without getting under it and re-lifting it. scary!

[@RedDevilTuning]

I have noticed jacking on front skidplate with a 2.5 inch lift that due to increased travel, my floor jack reaches max lift but tires are still on the ground.

[@kentoskentos8428]

Thank you sa for this.

[@jrod0981]

Does the factory bottle jack work in those spots for 4runners that have a 3" lift?

[@StubProductions]

Good video

[@beesoung]

The placement point in the front with the bottle jack didn't work for my 2024 TRD pro. I cranked up all the way and it still didn't lift my front tire off the floor. Is there another good spot?

[@verlaryder]

Excellent!

[@philipspracklen2372]

wondering what torque, you use for lug nuts?

[@kimbuck-2]

Do I need 3 Ton or 6 Ton stands ? 5th Gen T4R

[@Kjhgr01]

Motomaster jack! I miss Canadian Tire!

[@T4Rgarage]

@@Kjhgr01 Canadas harbour freight 🤣

[@mctropic]

Sadly, I’m about to do a brake job on a slightly inclined driveway. I have no choice because of our living situation so I’m probably going to go crazy with jacks, chalks and anything else I can use to secure the runner 🤣

[@mordyd1770]

When you say, if someone wants to lift the whole vehicle and put it up on 4 stands, you say do a side at a time, are you meaning, left side then right side ? because I have always done the front then the back, what you reckon ? Thanks

[@T4Rgarage]

Sorry I mean front/back

[@mordyd1770]

@@T4Rgaragethanks for reply 🎉 👍

[@mordyd1770]

@@T4Rgaragethanks for reply 🎉 👍

[@StubProductions]

Good video. The factory jack is not hydraulic. It is a screw jack.

[@roseofsharonbb]

Strong jack up forearms are required for step 1?

[@T4Rgarage]

@@roseofsharonbb 😂

[@daniellopezd]

does anyone know if the Car trim home TRD skid plate has this support?

[@jerryc7016]

I think his skid plate is Car Trim. It has the access panel for the oil filter.

[@chadjoneslsu]

You trust that little pin on the blue Jack to hold 2k pounds?? I mean I’m sure it works but kinda scary

[@T4Rgarage]

@@chadjoneslsu I don’t trust anything tbh that’s why I always throw a wheel under the crossmember. You can also leave your floor jack in an extended position once you remove the load, just in case. Always good to have fail safes in place

[@SUPaddict]

If you have an aftermarket skid plate don’t follow these instructions (jacking on the skid) unless you know that they put that support on the plate. Not all have the reinforcement…

[@michaelbarnholdt]

You should also leave the Jack just barely touching the vehicle as well for a safety precaution.

[@kimbuck-2]

Are 3 Tons enough? Anyone?

[@suavehabanero]

Pretty sure those wheel chocks are upside down. 😬

[@T4Rgarage]

@@suavehabanero using them as advertised, unless they advertised them wrong 🤔 these are the fasmov chocks

[@suavehabanero]

@@T4Rgarage Weird. I've never seen this style of wheel chock used in that orientation. It's always teeth side down since there is a slight curve on the other side for the tire to rest on. Maybe I've been doing it wrong. 🤷

[@T4Rgarage]

@@suavehabanero Mine doesn’t seem to have a curve and are flat but you’re probably right and the Chinese rendered images show the incorrect orientation

[@dattape2828]

Wrong g wrong g wrong g for the rear. It’s the axle Read the manual

[@T4Rgarage]

@@dattape2828 You can place stands under the axle but you are limited as to what kind of work you can do. I posted a screenshot from the factory Toyota service manual. These locations will allow you to do a lot more work involving the suspension (unloaded)

[@vegas.freund]

$205 for jackstands...whoa! I'll stick to the wood option. I build a wood platform with with 2x4 "stacked, glued and screwed" (sounds like a country song) on top of each other and I just put it under the jacks, it is a solid affordable option...great video like always.

[@NeverBeDaunted]

A casket is more than $205.