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Jack point ?

Discussion in 'Armor' started by taco_runner, Aug 30, 2022.

  1. Aug 30, 2022 at 8:21 AM
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    Hi Guys, I need to jack the front wheels on my 4Runner to change brake pads. Just want to double check if I can use that circle on the TRD front skid plate? See pics.. thanks jackpoint2.jpg jack point 3.jpg
     
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    None. Bone Stock. EXCEPT: Brushguard, tow hitch, both welded to the frame. It's good to have friends and a fully equipped garage!
    I don't think so. IIRC, the book specifies to us the frame just back of the front tire. Well, now that I look at the book, I may be wrong.

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    Always make sure you use a jackstand. Do NOT rely on just the jack to hold the vehicle up.

    Good luck, anywho...
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    Yes you can jack it up from there on the TRD skid, jacked mine up from there a few times
     
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    I'd advise against it but its not my rig. The frame is the strongest part of the under structure. Jack up one side, place the jackstand in other other spot on the diagram.
     
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    That point on the skid is the center of the crossmember, look at the diagram a little closer ( shows jackpoints at center of rear diff and front center of crossmember) the other squares are for jackstands or hydraulic lift points
     
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    Nothing wrong jacking it there besides not being able to take the skid off.
     
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    Who cares? This never shows everything anyway.
    Whoa, that sounds like a personal problem!
     
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    Hold up. That spot denoted on the diagram is certainly not the skid plate. Do not jack from the center of the skidplate, that is not supported in the middle and is made of aluminum.

    The cross member is further back than the skid and is made of steel.
     
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    The part of the skid is below the crossmember, not in the middle of the skid (in his 1st pic)
     
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    I don't know what that's supposed to denote, but I certainly would not place a jack in the center of an aluminum plate when there are a bunch of other more suitable locations.

    Just jack on the frame, tried and true, foolproof location.
     
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    Sorry I was talking about the diagram not the skid.

    If memory severs me right the skid ends before the crossmember.
     
  12. Aug 30, 2022 at 5:57 PM
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    The skid has a metal brace on top of it (note the 4 allen head screws on the bottom of the skid), it's there for a jack point
     
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    That's what that tiny ass piece of metal is for? Hmm learned something new.

    At any rate my opinion remains the same, why use that when there's steel frame jack points?
     
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    Yes that's what it's for. I can't find the card that comes with the skid, but it actually says on the card that it Can be used as a jack point
     
  15. Aug 31, 2022 at 9:17 AM
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    I was prepared to have a bent skid, but it works.... BUT I can't get the bolts that hold the caliper body to budge... I might have to buy an angled impact wrench.

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    If you’re just changing the brake pads and not the rotors, then there’s no need to pull the caliper off, just pull the pins/clips from the pads then push against the old pads to retract the pistons and slide the new pads into place Without removing the calipers.
     
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    hvac guy - i actually need the rotors resurfaced because my wheels and steerer vibrate when applying brakes.
     
  18. Aug 31, 2022 at 12:16 PM
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    I got ya. Tried using a breaker bar or impact gun on the bolts? I know they can be a bitch sometimes to get broke loose.

    Or try a 1/2” drive ratchet and socket whatever size bolt head it is (assuming 17mm), with a piece of pipe ( galvanized or steel) that will slide over the end of the ratchet to serve as a cheater bar to give you more leverage
     
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    They finally came loose. I used a breaker bar and Thor's hammer :D. I also bought new OEM rotors because Oreilly said the rotors were badly warped... I can't believe it. I have driven a few brand new vehicles in my life and this is the only vehicle that has warped rotors. I ended up buying Akebono brake pads because dealership didn't have them in stock.

    Anyway, I will continue tomorrow...

    rotor4.jpg Akebono.jpg
     
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