What type of jack do you recommend for lifting the LC if you get a flat on the road? Has anyone used the factory jack?
Jack for lifting LC on the road
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This is a question I’ve been pondering as well. I’ll be interested to see if there are better alternatives that aren’t huge.
Those bottle jacks that Toyota has equipped vehicles with for ever is gonna be fine for changing a flat. I usually carry a few small 2x4 maybe 4-5 inch long they can come in handy.
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OK. I was looking at those Jack Adapters, looks like they might be handy in some cases?
Fix the flat is way easier and wayyy safer.
Helped a few out this way.
Power Tank
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Helped a few out this way.
Power Tank
Power Tank Land Cruiser Flat Fix kit- LC-FFK
https://powertank.com/pages/contact-us Went and had a really nice 4 hours visit with Steve the owner of Power Tank in lodi Ca yesterday. Showed off the new Cruiser, a real Soccer mom mobile moment. Steve came up with a custom flat fix kit that fits in the rear slot storage area perfectly. Each...
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I prefer a scissors type jack. I purchased this one from amazon, it works pretty well. The hand held lug nut unscrewer (some call an impact, but it ain't) isn't worth the money. I caught it on sale, Cyber Monday, for $40 bucks so no harm done.
I cut off the cigar lighter plug and spliced a 12v pig tail on the jack, tossed the plastic case and just keep the jack in the vehicle.
I cut off the cigar lighter plug and spliced a 12v pig tail on the jack, tossed the plastic case and just keep the jack in the vehicle.
I use Safe Jack. I use it for my F250 and travel trailer. They sell rams and saddles for the jacks.
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Safe Jack - 4WD, Outdoor,Off road, 4X4 accessories and products.
Safe Jack offers accessories for Hi-Lift, farm style jacks. We also offer many bottle jack kits as well as jack stands.
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I used the factory jack on a dirt road. changed out the tires in a sandy shoulder. i had a sidewall blowout, so the PSI was dropping really fast on the dash and I didn't have many pullover options. it was sketchy and I didn't feel good removing the flat tire. I have now a hi-lift base - i'd recommend at least something for a base. even a 2x6 piece or something. even better the safe jack or scissor that EOD has.
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Yeah, I usually carry a couple of 2x6x12s, I think I'll go with the electric scissor jack. I trust the scissor jacks more.
I've used this one for several vehicles and it's great.
