Thank you so much! I know some ppl may think these types of videos are useless but for ppl who don't really know where to lift your truck, It helps a lot! Keep up the good work and once again, thank you!
I made the mistake putting a jack on the wrong side of my Range Rover and that coast me over $800 to replaced the damage component. So yes, this is a good video to put out there for anyone to see. Great job!
The jack lift limit doesn’t mean for the whole vehicle, it’s rated for lifting a certain point in the vehicle. 3 ton is overkill for a taco. Pro eagle makes a 1.5 ton they recommend for mid size trucks. Just wanted to pass along that info
Those are definitely not rock sliders. 100% those are steps. Rock sliders are ment to bare the weight of the vehicle and are attached to the actual frame.
Excellent video. I bought a new tacoma last year, and honestly there's a lot of conflicting information out there. Some say do not jack from that front cross member as it is thin metal and can crumple easily. I've also heard not to jack from the pumpkin, I think because there's a seal or gasket near the bottom that can be damaged. It just seems pretty stupid anyone would design a pumpkin you couldn't jack from considering most guys out there are intuitively going straight for it if they need the rear wheels off the ground. For the record, I also have a pro eagle jack and have jacked from that front cross member plenty and it's fine..
I have a " garage " that is a very large storage unit...So it's in an industrial park and I'm usually there at night...I have to replace my ujoints and carrier bearing, plus I have a couple things planned underneath....My 3 ton works fine ,but being alone in a industrial park is why I'm looking at these vids today...I have 4 - 3 ton jacks and I've never felt comfortable under my truck ...So I have kicked in the overkill by using some pieces of 6x6's that I cut to stand on their ends under the frame....But Im gonna get 4 - 6 ton jacks....
Jimmy, I like your presentation overall; however, according to Toyota, it is not recommended to use the crossmember bar. They say to use the rubber bushing right behind the skid plate. I didn't catch the year of your truck. It may not even be on that year; however, it's in 2012.
Some good tips for sure. I'd rather die in battle than under a truck with those wood block setups. Don't even use those again lol. Def don't need a 3 ton jack for the Taco, plus you shouldn't get under without jsckstands, so that just seems excessive.
The only thing I would do different than this guy is I would actually apply the floor jack lightly so that it’s taking up a very small portion of the weight, “just in case”
I've witnessed the damage that handle can do to an immaculate 57 Chevy with original paint. The handle was in the way of a 10 yr old child and through it up to walk by. Smart wrapping them up.
I can verify this too. Tried to jack from front cross member using the stock Jack and it left a dent in the cross member. Better to use the main part of the frame on the left or right
@@SnailTrail4x4 you are confusing people and should update your video you CAN lift a truck with a 1TON Jack, unless you try lifting a whole car from the middle which is stupid and I dont recommend. You always lift a car from the front or rear or either side and then put Jack stands a 1 ton Jack can do this perfectly fine.
@@miguelplascencia6093 -- I disagree, there is a big difference between can and should. Just because something can do it doesn't mean you should. If my truck weights 5,000 lbs and I lift the front end I'm lifting half the truck, that 2,500 lbs. Now a 2,000 lb jack probably can lift 2,500 lbs but you should probably have a stronger jack that is better suited for the weight. *Also, UA-cam doesn't let you updated videos on the fly, once they are publish the are uneditable.
I agree with you 100%! Safety first! Why take the risk and put your life on line? A lot off ppl get seriously hurt and in some cases killed, when taking risk like that. @@SnailTrail4x4
haha .. in your video you call your mounted the side steps 'slider' but they are NOT ROCK SLIDER.. you are correct though never use them to lift your truck like with a Hi Lift or any type of jack. TRUE ROCK sliders will be ATTACHED TO THE FRAME and they cost A HELL OF LOT MORE than the side steps you have mounted. I highly recomend you carry in your truck a good bottle jack 6 ton with extender to reach the spot on the frame to lift from, the factory one in the car is a complete useless joke for changing tires.. for off roading.. the Taco 3rd gen is tricky to lift without real rockslider with Hi Lift mounts.. but that is a whole other video. good video though,. for just oil changes, or working under the truck.
Thank you so much! I know some ppl may think these types of videos are useless but for ppl who don't really know where to lift your truck, It helps a lot! Keep up the good work and once again, thank you!
Glad to help! I'll be honest I felt a little silly making this video, but I have had such a great response now I am supper happy that I did make it.
I made the mistake putting a jack on the wrong side of my Range Rover and that coast me over $800 to replaced the damage component. So yes, this is a good video to put out there for anyone to see. Great job!
@@mmunoz5875 what did you damage and/or put the jack?
Safety can never be overstated. Thanks for the video.
You bet, thanks for commenting
The jack lift limit doesn’t mean for the whole vehicle, it’s rated for lifting a certain point in the vehicle. 3 ton is overkill for a taco. Pro eagle makes a 1.5 ton they recommend for mid size trucks. Just wanted to pass along that info
thanks for that advice. I found a good deal on 2ton Jack stands and was hesitant to get them thinking they wouldn't be safe for my taco
Those are definitely not rock sliders. 100% those are steps. Rock sliders are ment to bare the weight of the vehicle and are attached to the actual frame.
Yep, 100% agree, and that's why you should never use these steps to raise your Tacoma or for Jack Stands.
So you can put the jack under it if its attached to the frame?
@@maddogkilla1 you “can” but if you have a actual piece of the frame then you should use that instead
@@edgarandreasyan521 yeah haha im just gonna use the frame I was being a little bit of a smart ass
Good call captain obvious. You are so smart and no one cares
I’ve always lifted from the bottom of the pumpkin in my wrangler with no issues either. Awesome video 👏
Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment.
I do the same with my Chevy 1500…I did the same with my buddy’s Tacoma but I can’t find where it’s recommended so I won’t do it that way again
Excellent video. I bought a new tacoma last year, and honestly there's a lot of conflicting information out there. Some say do not jack from that front cross member as it is thin metal and can crumple easily. I've also heard not to jack from the pumpkin, I think because there's a seal or gasket near the bottom that can be damaged. It just seems pretty stupid anyone would design a pumpkin you couldn't jack from considering most guys out there are intuitively going straight for it if they need the rear wheels off the ground. For the record, I also have a pro eagle jack and have jacked from that front cross member plenty and it's fine..
Thanks for the video save me time and avoid damage my 2006 tacoma I Love my tacoma is build to last Wish you the best tings of life
I have a " garage " that is a very large storage unit...So it's in an industrial park and I'm usually there at night...I have to replace my ujoints and carrier bearing, plus I have a couple things planned underneath....My 3 ton works fine ,but being alone in a industrial park is why I'm looking at these vids today...I have 4 - 3 ton jacks and I've never felt comfortable under my truck ...So I have kicked in the overkill by using some pieces of 6x6's that I cut to stand on their ends under the frame....But Im gonna get 4 - 6 ton jacks....
Smart, also when ever you take off a tire put it under the vehicle so if it does fall off a jack stand it falls on a tire not on you
Jimmy, I like your presentation overall; however, according to Toyota, it is not recommended to use the crossmember bar. They say to use the rubber bushing right behind the skid plate. I didn't catch the year of your truck. It may not even be on that year; however, it's in 2012.
Thanks for taking time to share. Excellent video A+
This is great. Your experience is really appreciated!
Great video, thanks!
Honestly this was crazy helpful. Good job on the video.
Happy to help!
I tried lifting at the front cross member and it started to squish inwards! I think i needed a wider base on my jack
your video deserves 100000000likes thanks for the info
Thanks!!! I appreciate you taking the time to comment
Great video! Very helpful. Thanks.
Hell yes my guy thank you I’m going to be installing my cat protectors and I don’t wanna get charged when I can do it myself!
Some good tips for sure. I'd rather die in battle than under a truck with those wood block setups. Don't even use those again lol. Def don't need a 3 ton jack for the Taco, plus you shouldn't get under without jsckstands, so that just seems excessive.
3 ton jack is all I have, better too big than to small
thank you!! awesome
Glad to help
The only thing I would do different than this guy is I would actually apply the floor jack lightly so that it’s taking up a very small portion of the weight, “just in case”
Solid bruv!
Great video. Nice job
Dragged a little but good video.
I've witnessed the damage that handle can do to an immaculate 57 Chevy with original paint. The handle was in the way of a 10 yr old child and through it up to walk by. Smart wrapping them up.
Haha, save the handle and saves the body!
Nice tips to use my jack...
We don't want to hurt those pretty vehicles
What if I only Jack up the back how do I keep the front tires from rolling away? I feel like wheel chocks won't be enough.
I would only jack up a vehicle on level ground, if your doing it on level ground wheel chocks will help prevent it from rolling away.
4 wheel drive and park on...
Put it in park + E brake should be good enough i think
Now for the runner
Sure, but so you know they are more or less the same
SnailTrail4x4 true, but a vidz a vid!
I watched this in awe because the underside and frame are spotless - no rust. Why do I live in Ohio...😂
@@6thGearGarage -- honestly, I don't know, hehe. It's also a 2016 (newish) truck. But yes, all my rigs arnt nearly as rusted as your Toyota
bend in the jack stand tabs - safety mechanism
This is why i have trust issues... those are NOT rock sliders 😩
You're correct, they are steps
Steps go in to the body. If they were rocksliders they would be bolted or welded to the frame.
Excellent video. Clear instructions in a straight forward easy to follow format. Great illustrations to boot. Thanks for providing.
Where did you get your floor jack with the big wheels ?
ProEagle, they are great for outdoors but not the best for indoors, concert floor
Just saw on another video that the cross member is no good to lift from , it can bend. There are specific spots in owners manual.
Can you please send that video to me?
@@SnailTrail4x4 in this video this guy warns that he was told not to use cross bar.
ua-cam.com/video/HNw1neSUfAY/v-deo.html
I can verify this too. Tried to jack from front cross member using the stock Jack and it left a dent in the cross member. Better to use the main part of the frame on the left or right
Did he say he was 5' 8" inches tall then last second add "off the ground" like he was referring to the truck?? Hahah 😅
Funny thing come out of my mouth when I hit the record button. I laugh at myself when I am editing
Very well done video, so many safety points I never considered. Thank for this!
you are not lifting the entire vehicle, so 2 tons is way enough if you lift half vehicle( front or rear) or quarter.. tacoma is around 4000-4500lb..
This is very similar to the 2nd gens?
Yes,.spot on. The theory is all the same
Great vid
Thanks! And thanks for commenting
Haha you can lift the front of a full size truck with a 1ton Jack dude you are tripping that red Jack works perfectly fine for picking up a taco
Can you lift a 5,000 lbs vehicle with a 2000 lbs jack, Yes. Should you though, No.
@@SnailTrail4x4 you are confusing people and should update your video you CAN lift a truck with a 1TON Jack, unless you try lifting a whole car from the middle which is stupid and I dont recommend. You always lift a car from the front or rear or either side and then put Jack stands a 1 ton Jack can do this perfectly fine.
@@miguelplascencia6093 -- I disagree, there is a big difference between can and should. Just because something can do it doesn't mean you should. If my truck weights 5,000 lbs and I lift the front end I'm lifting half the truck, that 2,500 lbs. Now a 2,000 lb jack probably can lift 2,500 lbs but you should probably have a stronger jack that is better suited for the weight.
*Also, UA-cam doesn't let you updated videos on the fly, once they are publish the are uneditable.
I agree with you 100%! Safety first! Why take the risk and put your life on line? A lot off ppl get seriously hurt and in some cases killed, when taking risk like that. @@SnailTrail4x4
@@SnailTrail4x4 the front end has way more than 50% of the weight in a front engine gasoline truck!
You lift at the jack points
haha .. in your video you call your mounted the side steps 'slider' but they are NOT ROCK SLIDER.. you are correct though never use them to lift your truck like with a Hi Lift or any type of jack. TRUE ROCK sliders will be ATTACHED TO THE FRAME and they cost A HELL OF LOT MORE than the side steps you have mounted. I highly recomend you carry in your truck a good bottle jack 6 ton with extender to reach the spot on the frame to lift from, the factory one in the car is a complete useless joke for changing tires.. for off roading.. the Taco 3rd gen is tricky to lift without real rockslider with Hi Lift mounts.. but that is a whole other video. good video though,. for just oil changes, or working under the truck.
Those are not rock sliders
Steps
Those aren’t rock sliders
You're correct
Talking too much ,there is saying if you cannot simplify it you do not understand it
I didn’t think he was talking too much. Just showing the ins and outs of using floor jacks