Jack height to change a tire

What height or what jack height do I need to change tires on a standard Tundra? (No lift)

 

Use the one in your tundra. Has directions on the side as to where to set it.

 

This is a factory Toyota Tundra maxed out in height. I measured mine after adding a lift, that’s why I have this photo.

 

This is my stock height tundra at the rear driver's side lift location. You'll get plenty of lift to remove tire.

 

I have a craftsman 3 ton rolling Jack and it is barely enough. It was enough when my truck was stock and now it’s borderline stupid with my 2 inch in the front and 1 inch in the back lift. Still trying to find the right extension for it. Would prefer not having to upgrade the entire jack. Same thing with my 2 ton jackstands. I will upgrade those. For now I use large blocks of wood to set the jackstands on.

 

Previous owner kept it.

 

I’ve been looking for this information everywhere. Thank you.

 

I used a floor jack that maxed out at 13.375” I believe. And it definitely wasn’t enough for the front or the rear.

 

Used my stock one to put my spacers on

 

$200 for the stock one. Unless you go to EZ Bay

 

Blocks of wood under a bottle jack from autozone should do the same

 

I know several people use this style. A bit bulky to me, but I like the concept.

$92 Powerbuilt 3 Ton, Bottle Jack and Jack Stands in One, 6000 Pound Capacity, All-in-One Car Lift, Heavy Duty Vehicle Unijack, Wide Base, 620471

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GJJZ5NI

 

Peruse the Amazon reviews closely. High ratings but most aren't being used on heavy ass trucks. The bad reviews seem to be legit. Some serious issues. I was considering this jack but I passed on this quite some time ago.

 

This antique Harbor Freight hand-me-down floor jack tops out at around 22" and works like a champ for tire rotations etc. on my stock Tundra.
A good 3 ton floor jack can be had at Costco as well.
I bought some tall 3 ton jack stands ~ this combination seems to work out just fine.

clauderdale001 [OP]

 

Good to know. I'll likely be going a different route myself. Anyone know where to score a good deal on the pro eagle?

 

I think I have the same one in my garage, but the hydraulics are going out. It will slowly lower itself down if left supporting weight.

 

Many of us have floor jacks but not practical when out and about unless you want to throw the floor jack behind the front seats or back in the bed.....

 

This jack has been to hell and back. My compadre used it to jack giant tree stumps out of the ground and tweaked the steel frame ~ I straightened it out at work by welding on some heavy angle iron to the sides.
He willed it to me when he left for Hawaii. I don't use it a lot but it's taken a lickin' and keeps on tickin' ! Can't beat the price.

There are lots of better floor jacks out there these days ~ even the new ones at HF are perfectly acceptable in my opinion.

 

I was curious, so I had to go check. Looks like I got the smaller version.

 

What a douchie thing to keep.

 

Very similar for sure . . . yours goes to 19.5" and mine (I think?) tops out around 22".

 

I have the newer HF 4 ton. Maybe 8 years old now. I expect it to last for quite some time too

 

If and when my jack goes south for any reason I'll be at HF looking for a replacement . . .

 

Sounds a bit like some may be trying to jack under the frame and are running out of stroke. For pulling off tires place your jack under the rear axle or lower control arm then you won't have the suspension drooping on the ground when your jack is fully extended. Also make sure you all are using some wheel chocking for your safety.

 

I thought you were supposed to put the jack under the axle on the rear. Am I incorrect?

 

Side of the jack says lift from frame front and rear.

 

If you have a shop jack, you could jack it under rear diff, front I jack under spindle.
Jack stand on the frame

 

Interesting. I never saw that, just what my manual recommends. I'll have to take a look.

 

This is what I do also when I rotate the tires.

 

The owner’s manual is for factory jack, Cause it don’t have a cup and could slip off. Im talking about a real 3 tons shop jack.