I worked at this jack factory as a summer job while I was in college! I met the 19 year old woman that became my wife there!!! The jack is constructed of a bevel gear attached to three worm gear shafts that telescope. It’s a neat design.
@@garyalford9394 I was going to mention the yellow Ford bottle jack, my dad gave me a pair from the fire station since their ambulances came with them lol. They're so small they fit under my scion, and they extend so far I can lift the tires a few inches off the ground. What's not to love.
@@velse9869Do not worry, I only have a 2wd van with paint damage from branches and a decent recovery kit 😂 But also, vans are awesome. My next one will have 4x4 with locking difs. Overlanding is just vehicle camping + traveling... But covered in a fancy and expensive aesthetic Now to make overlanders who are over GVW blush: 1160kg max load 2000kg max towing 150kg max load on the roof And all of that in a 4.7m vehicle, with 3m wheelbase and 11.8m turning circle
Don't know why people bash these Jack's. I agree, they are so simple and just work. It's too easy to fab up a cradle to fit on the end. I'd say the biggest weakness is the smallish base. I keep a piece of 3/4 plywood about 1½-2ft square to spread the weight out if I have to use it on soft ground
I bought a second bottle jack with extensions from a US company for my lifted 1st gen 4runner. The new jack was leaking right out of the box. I have two old toyotas 87 and 94 and both jacks still work with no leaks! Go figure!
I get these and wheel chocks from trucks/SUVs at the pick and pull salvage yards all the time. Usually un-used. Sometimes they are $3, but I have had the guys say no charge as well. Great little jacks.
Oh yeah. Toyota used to furnish those chocks and a real decent jack in all their vehicles. The Jacks from my mid 80's Landcruisers are best. They're not riveted, but bolted assembly so can be opened up to clean & grease.
had one in my Land Cruiser 1991. Never thought much of it until I watched that other video. I had been carrying a cheap chinese bottle jack for emergencies. What was I thinking? I got out my Toyota jack and it worked perfectly after probable never being used in 33 years.
*zomg, thank you for watching our little mickey-mouse yt channel ❤️... $5 is a steal! Toyota made a YELLOW version of this jack going back to the original 50s Landcruiser... it's bolted instead of welded and you can open it up to service it* 😃
Lol. I’ve used that thing to lift the rafter in order to repair a beam, a bunch of minor structural repairs, and just about every other use it wasn’t intended for. That thing is awesome and hasn’t changed much from my 1991 pickup to now 2013 Tacoma.
I have one of these made by Kawasaki. It’s very heavy duty and I use it all the time like a porta power. It has a much longer stroke than a porta power and it’s a lot faster because I can put a drill on it and I don’t have to get out a big kit and hook up the hose and everything.
I’ve had one of these for 35 years. Got it out of a smashed little pickup in a scrap yard. I love it. You can use it for nearly anything and everything.
@@ogonbio8145 usually find something to use as a base for the jack that's a little bigger footprint so it doesn't sink. Then you can lift the entire front or rear of the vehicle and fill underneath the tires with rocks and sticks. Helps in the snow we have over here that is really wet that you get stuck in once you get to about differential height.
NOTE: Always use wheel chocks with those screw jacks. If you dont the jack will twist or tilt and disintegrate. Had it happen to me. You can get small metal wheel chocks from GM trucks and SUVs in the junk yard. Costs about $5 for a pair.
Toyota Lite stout, a 60s light truck, had yellow coloured in a cast style version of the one you have here. I still have it from my father. Probably still the best Jack I have. Do have a few other great Jacks, but for turning by hand for micro adjustment its the best. Especially when fitting up a towbar.
These jacks are really versatile. Not just for lifting things... I have used mine to break beads on tires, stretched run-flat donuts oblong so they can be tucked into a Humvee tire, pushed out dents, straightened bent studs before sheeting when framing. I used a 2x4 and this jack to skid a mill and lathe over a few feet because my burke bar went missing (btw, every man should own a burke bar!) Mine isn't a Toyota, it's out of my 2010 Siverado, but is basically the same design. Their small stature and light weight make them ideal for so much more than just lifting trucks.
I started collecting jacks like this because they are incredibly useful in so many ways outside of use with my vehicles. I have used them quite a bit in construction projects to support things, press things into place, etc. I have also used them to move suspension parts into place to then secure with whatever hardware attachent. At one point I jammed one between the inside of the fender and some suspension component in order to get things lined up for a repair or installation. Soooo many uses.
I still have a Toyota Jack from 1967 it still works beautifully, I still have Toyota supplied tools that are amazing quality, The Jack in my 1990 Landcruiser is a solid cast no pressed metal and is fantastic and safe…
When i bought my 01 4runner several years ago, I i took it to the dealer for a full inspection. Everything was fine but the dealer said it was missing the jack and they put one under the seat for me at no cost. Gotta love Toyota.
I can attest to the Toyota telescopic jack, I have self recovered my stuck Tacoma two times over the years, And it performs great despite the compact size. Now I have a $60,000 jeep wrangler and it includes a scissor jack that’s not much bigger than the one I found it in a Honda Civic!
It don’t matter what the jack looks like it matters how it preforms. Toyota jacks are made really well,I have a 20 year old Toyota jack that is the same as this one and it works as good as the day it was made.
Wow! That’s a great unit. I had no idea they provided this design. The only Toy I’ve ever owned was a Highlander for my lady friend. Thanks for the info, Doc.
These are fantastic! A Toyota mechanic told me the A) if you keep them lubed, they'll last forever, and B) he grabbed every one one of these out of vehicles that were going to the crusher. His neighbor borrowed one to lift a structural beam in his house. Insanely strong.
An elderly lady ws stranded alongside the road in her full-size Ford 4X4 pickup. Tire was flat & her high lift off road jack didn't mate up to the rear bumper. Had a Toyota Supra back then with one of these telescoping jacks. Put the spare tire under her truck, put the little Toyota jack on top of the spare & jacked that Ford up & changed the flat Sometimes the big stuff doesn't work but a little finesse & brains will. Yup, these are good jacks.
The first vehicle I ever had was a 1972 Toyota hilux. The "truck" was a piece of junk but the jack was nice. When I sold it I kept the jack. Solid steel and it is mechanical. I love this jack. After many vehicles I bought a new 2013 Tacoma. The stock jack the Taco came with is ok. The Tacoma is the best thing I ever bought ever! And I still have the 1972 jack and use it all the time for anything a jack is useful for.
When my son totaled his 4Runner I kept the jack to use as a trailer jack…of course I still have 3 other 4Runners too lol! A just a small piece of 3/4 ply wood steadies up the base nicely. I see now that carrying my drill when I have my trailer would be kind of handy also!
We've had numerous Toyotas over the years. I first found this type of jack in my 94 truck. I'm certain, but I think my 20 Tundra has the same type of jack under the rear seat.
They are great jacks and because a lot of TOYOTA 4 wheel drives have solid rear axels and independent front ones the jack has a huge range of lift the old yellow ones could be serviced as they were screwed together not welded
Hello again, Doc Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I enjoyed watching today's video. I had no idea there was such a jack designed. That's impressive. Again thank you 👌
I have the tallest high lift jack available and it can barely get the tire off the ground, the original jack has came in handy for more than changing tires! There are longer screw jacks available as well, because they aren’t cool to stick on the bumper they are all relatively inexpensive. Great Tip 👍
When I got my Tacoma it was missing a jack. I acquired one of these ‘bottle’ jacks, and when I realized how many cranks it took to raise it, I permanently attached a socket, using JB Weld. Now when I use it, I can spin it up with a cordless impact driver, much as you showed in your video.
I used it when I had a flat not close to my home (For my Tundra), it lifted truck up effortlessly. Then few years later, I had to use scissor jack that came with my Ody and it was quite tough to use. This one is a very good jack. I did not know it lifts that high.
thank you this was such a great recommendation really needed this! much appreciated [edit] btw theres a relevant drill adaptor for that its called Wing Nut Driver... although not certain the correct size
I have one in my NV 3500 one ton and yes I've used it on the side of the road no complaints but a Small piece of plywood would definitely be needed off the pavement 👍🇨🇦✌️
I still have the scissor jack that came with my parents' 1978 Toyota Still works like a charm, and is way better quality than anything you'll get with a car today
I have used similar jacks that were in our chevy trucks at work. They were okay. You could definity fit them in a tight location. The high lift has got me unstuck way faster though and i don't have to lay in the dirt lol. When i have to dig out, i prefer a trenching shovel too. It doesn't twist sideways in the hand
I've had good luck with new take off jacks from Mercedes Sprinters. They're a really nice 2.6t two stage hydraulic bottle jack. Not sure if you can get them in the Americas but popular in the UK.
I still have a similar one that came from a '91 Nissan Patrol. The housing is a cast and much thicker and heavy. I modified it by welding a nut on it so I can use a regular socket in a drill/impact.
Ever used a Masada japanese hydraulic jack? Work in all positions. Noticed one of the Mitsubishi Triton had one. I have two 10 tonne rated Masada squat jacks I bought 20 years ago.
It looks very similar to the one that came in my 01 f150. The first time I had to use it I thought for sure it was going to run out of height and it just somehow kept getting longer.
I’ve used this type of jack for getting a vehicle unstuck many times. They’re great for putting under an axle so as to lift a tire out of a hole and stack rocks under it and drive off.
These, and Suzuki samurai scissor jacks are my favorites. The samurai Jack produces lift right from the very first turn, and will work in incredibly tight spots.
Had two, broke both. First one, load shifted and the base bent, locked up. Second one had the cap on top break off and it would only spin the screw (not engaged to anything anymore). They’re made cheap, made for a limited specific use, and made to be used a minimal amount of times. A good bottle jack would be far more reliable and stable.
I run this with a LC design top bracket that sits on top and allows a little more clearance and a more stable connection. It’s cheap, easy to store, and reliable. All my GX470 needs. I’m on 33s with a 3” lift and it works great. Don’t over think it. Keep it simple stupid (KISS)
Definitely better than scissor jack. Used mine to help break the bead on my tires to replace TPMS sensors. Placed tire under 4Runner and jacked against the frame and sidewall. Btw, nice watch.
I like them as an OEM jack considering the history of OEM jacks, this one is more or less identical to a ford truck jack. Nissan full size vans too. Though I don't know either of their full extension...
The really nice thing about these jacks is that since it is purely mechanical, it can be used in any position. This can come in handy when you need some force when working on a vehicle in an odd angle. You can't really do that with a hydraulic jack of the same size,
I worked at this jack factory as a summer job while I was in college! I met the 19 year old woman that became my wife there!!! The jack is constructed of a bevel gear attached to three worm gear shafts that telescope. It’s a neat design.
How do you maintain this jack? Can the shaft be oiled?
I always oil my shaft
Ford H,D trucks have a great multi extension hyd.bottle jack !
@@garyalford9394 I was going to mention the yellow Ford bottle jack, my dad gave me a pair from the fire station since their ambulances came with them lol. They're so small they fit under my scion, and they extend so far I can lift the tires a few inches off the ground. What's not to love.
I saw a horse do that once. Impressive.
Was the horse named Jack?
Jackass. 😄
Um, we won't ask.
😂
That’s what she said.🤣
My wife is very impressed...
My wife asked me what I was watching. She heard "Put that in my Taco" and "That's a long shaft".
😂
@@Jscot1001 LMAO!
But Doc, I need a hi-lift so I can mount it on my bed rack to let people know I’m an over-lander.
I see what you did there 😆
@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD im just salty because everyone has cool mods and I just have a lift and 33s 😭
@@velse9869Do not worry, I only have a 2wd van with paint damage from branches and a decent recovery kit 😂
But also, vans are awesome. My next one will have 4x4 with locking difs. Overlanding is just vehicle camping + traveling... But covered in a fancy and expensive aesthetic
Now to make overlanders who are over GVW blush:
1160kg max load
2000kg max towing
150kg max load on the roof
And all of that in a 4.7m vehicle, with 3m wheelbase and 11.8m turning circle
How else are you gonna match your external-mounted fuel carriers, emergency shovel and traction ramps??? Just don't look right otherwise!
They need to make plastic ones that are lightweight and only decorative.
Don't know why people bash these Jack's. I agree, they are so simple and just work. It's too easy to fab up a cradle to fit on the end. I'd say the biggest weakness is the smallish base. I keep a piece of 3/4 plywood about 1½-2ft square to spread the weight out if I have to use it on soft ground
I had an 85 Toyota Pickup and it came with that jack . Best car jack ever ! Glad to see they still use them 🤗
I've used these jacks for decades , they're brilliant
Those things are priceless, been using them for years. also for workshop pushing jobs.
My 2002 4Runner, which I bought a couple months ago, still had this bad boy under the seat, in mint condition. It’s amazing.
There was one in my 1985 Toyota pickup, and I remember thinking back then that it was a surprisingly good, easy jack to use.
I bought a second bottle jack with extensions from a US company for my lifted 1st gen 4runner. The new jack was leaking right out of the box. I have two old toyotas 87 and 94 and both jacks still work with no leaks! Go figure!
I get these and wheel chocks from trucks/SUVs at the pick and pull salvage yards all the time. Usually un-used. Sometimes they are $3, but I have had the guys say no charge as well. Great little jacks.
Oh yeah.
Toyota used to furnish those chocks and a real decent jack in all their vehicles.
The Jacks from my mid 80's Landcruisers are best. They're not riveted, but bolted assembly so can be opened up to clean & grease.
That’s the jack she told you not to worry about!!
😂😂😂
Wow....that was unexpected weight to bear.
Lock Picking Lawyer would have a blast making a video of this shaft.
I still have in my pickup the cast iron one that came with my new 1973 Land Cruiser and have even used it to jack up a building. It’s a great jack.
had one in my Land Cruiser 1991.
Never thought much of it until I watched that other video. I had been carrying a cheap chinese bottle jack for emergencies.
What was I thinking?
I got out my Toyota jack and it worked perfectly after probable never being used in 33 years.
*zomg, thank you for watching our little mickey-mouse yt channel ❤️... $5 is a steal! Toyota made a YELLOW version of this jack going back to the original 50s Landcruiser... it's bolted instead of welded and you can open it up to service it* 😃
Just watched some of your content then subscribed.
Lol. I’ve used that thing to lift the rafter in order to repair a beam, a bunch of minor structural repairs, and just about every other use it wasn’t intended for. That thing is awesome and hasn’t changed much from my 1991 pickup to now 2013 Tacoma.
I have one of these made by Kawasaki. It’s very heavy duty and I use it all the time like a porta power. It has a much longer stroke than a porta power and it’s a lot faster because I can put a drill on it and I don’t have to get out a big kit and hook up the hose and everything.
I’ve had one of these for 35 years. Got it out of a smashed little pickup in a scrap yard. I love it. You can use it for nearly anything and everything.
Ive used mine so much! Toyota quality 👌 30 plus years old and still works!!
my 86 LJ70 had one, I remember that i was amazed how well it worked for such a simple thing.
This jack has got us unstuck in the snow many of times. This little guy puts in work.
Sorry but how do you get stuck in snow in a way which a jack helps you get unstuck
@@ogonbio8145 usually find something to use as a base for the jack that's a little bigger footprint so it doesn't sink. Then you can lift the entire front or rear of the vehicle and fill underneath the tires with rocks and sticks. Helps in the snow we have over here that is really wet that you get stuck in once you get to about differential height.
I still have, and always carry the OEM cast iron jack, that came with my very first car.......A 1972 Datsun truck. 👍
Those little trucks were so cool.
I used this to jack up part of the frame of my wooden deck ( 4x20 ft.) in order to replace some posts and it saved a lot of time and effort.
NOTE: Always use wheel chocks with those screw jacks. If you dont the jack will twist or tilt and disintegrate. Had it happen to me. You can get small metal wheel chocks from GM trucks and SUVs in the junk yard. Costs about $5 for a pair.
Use chocks with ALL jacks.
landcruisers come with chocks
Toyota Lite stout, a 60s light truck, had yellow coloured in a cast style version of the one you have here. I still have it from my father. Probably still the best Jack I have. Do have a few other great Jacks, but for turning by hand for micro adjustment its the best. Especially when fitting up a towbar.
These jacks are really versatile. Not just for lifting things... I have used mine to break beads on tires, stretched run-flat donuts oblong so they can be tucked into a Humvee tire, pushed out dents, straightened bent studs before sheeting when framing. I used a 2x4 and this jack to skid a mill and lathe over a few feet because my burke bar went missing (btw, every man should own a burke bar!) Mine isn't a Toyota, it's out of my 2010 Siverado, but is basically the same design. Their small stature and light weight make them ideal for so much more than just lifting trucks.
I started collecting jacks like this because they are incredibly useful in so many ways outside of use with my vehicles. I have used them quite a bit in construction projects to support things, press things into place, etc. I have also used them to move suspension parts into place to then secure with whatever hardware attachent. At one point I jammed one between the inside of the fender and some suspension component in order to get things lined up for a repair or installation. Soooo many uses.
These have so many uses.
I use one for raising the cast iron table on my floor standing pedestal drill.
I've never looked at my 4 Runner's jack, interesting video..
Identical to the one in my '88 Toyota truck. Does Now..and always has..work great.
I love this jack. I still carry my Hi Lift jack as it has saved my ass in many situations where using it more than a jack comes in handy.
Nice thing about a mechanical jack , one can use it sideways to push something if so required. Most hydraulic jacks will not work on it's side.
I have one in my 2005 4Runner and 2019 Tundra, works great
I still have a Toyota Jack from 1967 it still works beautifully, I still have Toyota supplied tools that are amazing quality, The Jack in my 1990 Landcruiser is a solid cast no pressed metal and is fantastic and safe…
When i bought my 01 4runner several years ago, I i took it to the dealer for a full inspection. Everything was fine but the dealer said it was missing the jack and they put one under the seat for me at no cost. Gotta love Toyota.
I can attest to the Toyota telescopic jack, I have self recovered my stuck Tacoma two times over the years, And it performs great despite the compact size. Now I have a $60,000 jeep wrangler and it includes a scissor jack that’s not much bigger than the one I found it in a Honda Civic!
Toyota just makes good quality things
Same one that locks behind the seat in my '94 hilux. Used it several times for changing flats, always worked fine.
It don’t matter what the jack looks like it matters how it preforms. Toyota jacks are made really well,I have a 20 year old Toyota jack that is the same as this one and it works as good as the day it was made.
Now that I see your video, I actually have one of these, gonna go find it, thanks
Used those for years with my 1998 Tacoma, and later with my 2011 FJ Cruiser. Fine little jack.
Wow! That’s a great unit. I had no idea they provided this design. The only Toy I’ve ever owned was a Highlander for my lady friend. Thanks for the info, Doc.
These are fantastic! A Toyota mechanic told me the A) if you keep them lubed, they'll last forever, and B) he grabbed every one one of these out of vehicles that were going to the crusher. His neighbor borrowed one to lift a structural beam in his house. Insanely strong.
An elderly lady ws stranded alongside the road in her full-size Ford 4X4 pickup. Tire was flat & her high lift off road jack didn't mate up to the rear bumper. Had a Toyota Supra back then with one of these telescoping jacks. Put the spare tire under her truck, put the little Toyota jack on top of the spare & jacked that Ford up & changed the flat Sometimes the big stuff doesn't work but a little finesse & brains will. Yup, these are good jacks.
The first vehicle I ever had was a 1972 Toyota hilux. The "truck" was a piece of junk but the jack was nice. When I sold it I kept the jack. Solid steel and it is mechanical. I love this jack. After many vehicles I bought a new 2013 Tacoma. The stock jack the Taco came with is ok. The Tacoma is the best thing I ever bought ever! And I still have the 1972 jack and use it all the time for anything a jack is useful for.
My 90 truck had one. Great little Jack
I have one or two of these in my shop. Wish I still had the trucks they came with. Both totalled by others for me.
When my son totaled his 4Runner I kept the jack to use as a trailer jack…of course I still have 3 other 4Runners too lol! A just a small piece of 3/4 ply wood steadies up the base nicely. I see now that carrying my drill when I have my trailer would be kind of handy also!
Wristwatch really went for a spin there!
We've had numerous Toyotas over the years. I first found this type of jack in my 94 truck. I'm certain, but I think my 20 Tundra has the same type of jack under the rear seat.
Land Cruiser Phil makes a nice adapter for these that wraps the rear axle. Worth looking at for a little more stability.
This.
They are great jacks and because a lot of TOYOTA 4 wheel drives have solid rear axels and independent front ones the jack has a huge range of lift the old yellow ones could be serviced as they were screwed together not welded
Hello again, Doc
Thank you for another Great Video 👍 I enjoyed watching today's video. I had no idea there was such a jack designed. That's impressive. Again thank you 👌
I have the tallest high lift jack available and it can barely get the tire off the ground, the original jack has came in handy for more than changing tires!
There are longer screw jacks available as well, because they aren’t cool to stick on the bumper they are all relatively inexpensive.
Great Tip 👍
I’ve used all 3 that came with my HiLux and 2 Tacomas, got the job done everytime👍🏻
Those are great little jacks. I carry that and a powerbuild jackstand/bottle jack in my built tacoma, I have yet to find a more useful jack
Pretty cool! I'll have to check my Tundra and see if it has this jack. Thankfully, in 138,000 miles, I have never had a flat.
When I got my Tacoma it was missing a jack. I acquired one of these ‘bottle’ jacks, and when I realized how many cranks it took to raise it, I permanently attached a socket, using JB Weld. Now when I use it, I can spin it up with a cordless impact driver, much as you showed in your video.
I have the original from my gen3 4runner (00') & have always liked it, especially the compact size~
I used it when I had a flat not close to my home (For my Tundra), it lifted truck up effortlessly. Then few years later, I had to use scissor jack that came with my Ody and it was quite tough to use. This one is a very good jack. I did not know it lifts that high.
thank you this was such a great recommendation
really needed this! much appreciated
[edit] btw theres a relevant drill adaptor for that
its called Wing Nut Driver... although not certain the correct size
Right before Doc said “Tacoma” I was thinking it looks like the kick-ass jack supplied with my 2005 Tacoma. Yep. 😊
i have one. its like an origami puzzle. it extends so far. i have a top piece that helps it hold onto the frame/axle better.
I have one in my NV 3500 one ton and yes I've used it on the side of the road no complaints but a Small piece of plywood would definitely be needed off the pavement 👍🇨🇦✌️
I still have the scissor jack that came with my parents' 1978 Toyota
Still works like a charm, and is way better quality than anything you'll get with a car today
I have two that I removed the cap from and welded a plate over so I can use Safe Jack adapters or any adapter I want to make. Works Great.
Thanks for the part number and model years it can be found on!
I have the cast iron version from the early 70's. One of these days I'm going to restore it.
I like the way Toyota makes the handle adapter. Much more sturdy than similar screw jacks from Ford.
I’ve got two of these Toyota jacks, they are great. Both from old Toyota vans.
I have used similar jacks that were in our chevy trucks at work. They were okay. You could definity fit them in a tight location. The high lift has got me unstuck way faster though and i don't have to lay in the dirt lol. When i have to dig out, i prefer a trenching shovel too. It doesn't twist sideways in the hand
Ford Econoline vans have similar jacks made in Canada also. my truck is a 250. very reliable jacks.
I've had good luck with new take off jacks from Mercedes Sprinters.
They're a really nice 2.6t two stage hydraulic bottle jack.
Not sure if you can get them in the Americas but popular in the UK.
I still have a similar one that came from a '91 Nissan Patrol. The housing is a cast and much thicker and heavy. I modified it by welding a nut on it so I can use a regular socket in a drill/impact.
You would certainly want to carry a drill to operate that. Thanks Doc
Besides the jack, nice collection of Guardian Angel devices! Great for safety.
screw jacks are great. they work in any direction. hydraulic bottle jacks only work vertically.
Ever used a Masada japanese hydraulic jack? Work in all positions. Noticed one of the Mitsubishi Triton had one. I have two 10 tonne rated Masada squat jacks I bought 20 years ago.
I literally cleaned out my 00 tundra yesterday and was thinking about throwing this out! lol
Same as the standard jack in my 2000 Isuzu Trooper, great little device.
Ive got one of those in my 88 landcruiser! I also have a HF all terrain floor jack that thing is also a lifesaver
It looks very similar to the one that came in my 01 f150. The first time I had to use it I thought for sure it was going to run out of height and it just somehow kept getting longer.
I have that jack in my Prado, and I also have that mechanical pencil you've got back there.
I’ve used this type of jack for getting a vehicle unstuck many times. They’re great for putting under an axle so as to lift a tire out of a hole and stack rocks under it and drive off.
I thought at first that it reminds me of an old Ford truck jack until I remembered it looks like the one in my old Chevy.
Sweet jack. Judging by the hole in the cap, it might be roll-pinned (or set screwed) on there so replacing it would be a simple thing.
These, and Suzuki samurai scissor jacks are my favorites. The samurai Jack produces lift right from the very first turn, and will work in incredibly tight spots.
Had two, broke both. First one, load shifted and the base bent, locked up. Second one had the cap on top break off and it would only spin the screw (not engaged to anything anymore). They’re made cheap, made for a limited specific use, and made to be used a minimal amount of times. A good bottle jack would be far more reliable and stable.
OEM jacks work very well. 👍
I once turtled my 94 pickup
Used the jack to get off a stump I didn't see.
Glad I had the as I was way out in the boonies
I run this with a LC design top bracket that sits on top and allows a little more clearance and a more stable connection. It’s cheap, easy to store, and reliable. All my GX470 needs. I’m on 33s with a 3” lift and it works great. Don’t over think it. Keep it simple stupid (KISS)
B3ing non hydraulic jack will work on any angle too, very helpful
1970's GMC/Chevrolet Van/Pickup jack was the same design, but included a J-hook for the top cap.
They also had a larger base
2016 4Runner jack like this one is tall enough for my small Airstream trailer. Awesome.
Dude, my 1981 4x4 sr5 had the same exact jack lol
I have never looked at the jack in 2003 Sequoia, I’ll have to check it out!
Definitely better than scissor jack. Used mine to help break the bead on my tires to replace TPMS sensors. Placed tire under 4Runner and jacked against the frame and sidewall. Btw, nice watch.
I like them as an OEM jack considering the history of OEM jacks, this one is more or less identical to a ford truck jack. Nissan full size vans too. Though I don't know either of their full extension...
The really nice thing about these jacks is that since it is purely mechanical, it can be used in any position. This can come in handy when you need some force when working on a vehicle in an odd angle. You can't really do that with a hydraulic jack of the same size,