Unless the car weighs more than 2 ton, it should have worked fine. More likely the lifting height was different on the new jack? For my car I need a SUV jack since a regular one barely gets the wheels of the ground.
My sportcross is 3,410 with weight distribution on the front. I can lift smaller, lighter cars from a center jack point with a 2 ton, I think it's interesting that the 2 ton lifts it but doesn't get it high enough to get the stands under it. My 98 4 runner is 3,440 with 50/50 distribution. I think that's crazy.
@@Squisheyy Then it makes perfect sense. :) I can't remember the exact numbers at the moment, but lifting a corner is a fraction of the weight while lifting an entire side brings that number closer to the full weight. But to be safe - the jack should be able to lift the entire weight, or close to, of the car. This is due to the strain on the jack valve(s) otherwise. 3t jack for a 3.5t car is perfectly safe to lift an axle at a time with. :)
@@rasmadrak The Harbor Freight Pittsburg series hydraulic valves aren't very good. Overrated and under perform. But they are light, easy to move around and cheap. My guess is a Hydraulic rated double the lift weight is best for these. Scissor jacks and bottle jacks and ratchet jacks are the best, they just don't fit easily under a low profile car. I use a bottle or ratchet on my Dad's Suburban.
This helped me make a decision on my next jack. BTW, you need a front end alignment badly. That front passenger tire tread is bald on the side of the car and can blow soon from having negative camber.
That’s a common problems with IS300s. I believe it’s the way they designed them. I’ve had one for close to 10 years now and even with multiple alignments it still happens.
it is strong enough to lift it up, you need to bleed the jack so it won’t sag. I used 1.5 ton aluminum jack and it lift up the front end of my 2015 lexus is250
Unless the car weighs more than 2 ton, it should have worked fine. More likely the lifting height was different on the new jack? For my car I need a SUV jack since a regular one barely gets the wheels of the ground.
My sportcross is 3,410 with weight distribution on the front. I can lift smaller, lighter cars from a center jack point with a 2 ton, I think it's interesting that the 2 ton lifts it but doesn't get it high enough to get the stands under it. My 98 4 runner is 3,440 with 50/50 distribution. I think that's crazy.
@@Squisheyy Then it makes perfect sense. :)
I can't remember the exact numbers at the moment, but lifting a corner is a fraction of the weight while lifting an entire side brings that number closer to the full weight.
But to be safe - the jack should be able to lift the entire weight, or close to, of the car. This is due to the strain on the jack valve(s) otherwise. 3t jack for a 3.5t car is perfectly safe to lift an axle at a time with. :)
@@rasmadrak The Harbor Freight Pittsburg series hydraulic valves aren't very good. Overrated and under perform. But they are light, easy to move around and cheap. My guess is a Hydraulic rated double the lift weight is best for these. Scissor jacks and bottle jacks and ratchet jacks are the best, they just don't fit easily under a low profile car. I use a bottle or ratchet on my Dad's Suburban.
Yeh definitely should have worked I use a smaller jack then that and it’s gets my suburban up in the air no problem
This helped me make a decision on my next jack. BTW, you need a front end alignment badly. That front passenger tire tread is bald on the side of the car and can blow soon from having negative camber.
Wow, thanks for mentioning, that's a good catch. I think I'm going to order some tires and setup an appointment.
That’s a common problems with IS300s. I believe it’s the way they designed them. I’ve had one for close to 10 years now and even with multiple alignments it still happens.
@@Thefutureisloth I got my alignment. Lower Control arms need to be replaced .
Who knew jacking up a car from the center point was going to be such an ordeal.
it is strong enough to lift it up, you need to bleed the jack so it won’t sag. I used 1.5 ton aluminum jack and it lift up the front end of my 2015 lexus is250
I'll give it a try
Chock goes in back of back wheel
I forget. I suppose as long as it doesn't roll.
wagons are sooo sick. love your car
Thank you, she’s my baby for sure.
Thanks for the info
Seriously hope it helps. I never thought of it until it happened.
Scissors jack with drill to raise it.
Good idea, I think there is one in the trunk
that repeating high pitched sound in the background never stopping is horrible why is it there?
bad mic. I'm not using it anymore.