A well-liked car for daily travel and some off-road enjoyment is the Toyota 4Runner. But just like any other car, you can encounter a circumstance where you need to use your spare tire. Follow the instructions listed below to change your tire after getting a flat tire.
Follow these methods to get to your Toyota 4runner’s spare tire:
- Open the rear liftgate and turn off the car (on hazards).
- To the left of the cargo space is a compartment with a yellow label.
- Open the compartment and place the rear seat down.
- After removing the tool pouch, take out the jack by releasing the bolt.
- Open the tool pouch next, and take out the two straight black pieces and the black L-shaped bar.
- Hand-tighten the two straight bars together.
- Once everything is linked, take the black bar and insert it, angled toward the passenger side of the car (don’t put it in straight), into the opening directly above the bumper.
- Attach the L-shaped bar with the bottom of the bar pointing away from the car after the straight bar has been connected to the spare tire release.
- To lower the tire, turn the bar to the left.
- Lift the tire when it has been lowered to the ground and take off the connecting chain.
- Change your tire last, then store your tools in the storage.
As you can see, changing a 4-Runner tire requires a few additional procedures. This article will go over how to repair a flat tire on a Toyota 4-Runner by getting access to the spare tire. Continue reading for answers to more frequently asked questions regarding the Toyota 4-Runner.
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Which Jack size is required for my 4Runner?
Some people might argue that you need a 3-Ton jack for a 4runner, but I’ve had no trouble using this 2-Ton jack to raise a 4runner. When you should only be lifting half the weight at a time, the 4runner’s capacity of 4,000 lbs is almost the full weight of the vehicle.
Even though it weighs approximately 100 pounds, this item is ideal for the at-home shop even though you won’t be taking it on the trail. The Pro Eagle Off Road jacks would be a better option for off-road use because they are about half as heavy, but those cost more.
It has a tremendous lifting height range. I didn’t purchase it because of the low minimum height, but you can use it on lowered sports cars as well as SUVs and trucks.
Additionally, it has a very long throw (18), or arm length, so you can reach far beneath the car to find the ideal jacking point or to lift large components into place, such steel skid plates, in the center of the car.
DUAL PUMPING PISTONS:
The jack can quickly rise to the correct height thanks to its dual pumping pistons. With no weight on the jack, the maximum height may be attained in just 6.5 pumps.
In order to avoid making lifting the car too challenging, the lift rate per pump is decreased after the jack makes contact with the vehicle.
MINIMUM LIFT HEIGHT:
I took precise measurements such that the lift began at the quoted minimum lift of 2.75. Although I don’t anticipate having a need for a height this low, it is really helpful if you also own a sports car or assist friends with maintenance on their lower vehicles.
Additionally, for the entire 18 throw, the jack remains below the 2.75 height, as opposed to other jacks whose height might quickly ramp up and prohibit you from getting very far under the car.
MAX LIFT HEIGHT:
Here is one of the most crucial specifications: the maximum lift height. While doing research on jacks, the majority had a maximum capacity of less than 19.
This could be too low with a 3-lift and prohibit you from raising the car high enough to remove the wheels. Additionally, even if a jack has a high enough maximum height to remove the wheels, you should be able to elevate the vehicle as high as your jack stands’ maximum height so that you can work underneath it.
I took a height measurement, which was exactly 24 inches as stated. This ought to be more than enough for a lift of three.
THE PRO-LIFT T-6906D 6-TON JACK STANDS:
These stands weigh a ton and are reasonably priced at around $80 for four. The weight capacity is more than five times that of a fifth-generation 4runner, with a total capacity of 24,000 lbs for four people.
I was unable to locate a reviewer who had a stand-fail at the time of this review. The stands must, however, be used on a stable surface.
These run the risk of being unstable under load if used on a surface like gravel, just like any jack stand.
LOCKING PIN:
One benefit is that it increases the likelihood that they won’t fail. The stand might collapse under pressure if you were able to hit the handle with enough upward power.
The pins also make it possible to pull the jack from the top without having to lift out the entire top assembly. This makes shifting the jacks around much easier.
My name is Bryson, and while I’m new to off-roading, I’ve always modified my cars extensively. My hobbies include camping, backpacking, and photography. I own a 2015 Trail edition that I use to explore the Colorado Rockies.