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Posted: 11/13/2020 8:50:14 PM EST
And on a Friday the 13th of all days, just my fucking luck that a nail hits my brand new tire that I only bought two months ago.
 It was not fun changing the wheel on the side of the freeway but I got it done in 5 minutes because I always came prepared for this and it paid off. Instead of the garbage spare donut and widowmaker jacks I have actual proper jack, a junkyard wheel exactly like the other wheels and a breaker bar. Don't rely on what just came with your car. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 8:54:48 PM EST
[#1]
Don’t forget a piece of carpet for that hot ass asphalt.
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Posted: 11/13/2020 8:55:57 PM EST
[#2]
No impact wrench?
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Posted: 11/13/2020 8:56:03 PM EST
[#3]
This is why I carry a floor jack and a 4-way. Fuck that POS scissor jack that comes with the car.
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Posted: 11/13/2020 8:56:52 PM EST
[#4]
Nah, just keep driving until your tire catches on fire. That’s how we do things on ARF.
A lot of new cars don’t have anywhere to store a spare. They are equipped with run flats. Personally, I hate run flats but more and more makers are moving to them to save weight. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 8:58:06 PM EST
[#5]
Were your tires $700+ each?
Go be poor somewhere else! - DKP |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 8:59:43 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Don’t forget a piece of carpet for that hot ass asphalt. Noted. Good advice. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:00:02 PM EST
[#7]
Cellphone battery dead and no charger?
Should of called roadside assistance and had them change it for you. It's like a dollar a month. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:00:46 PM EST
[#8]
I would also throw in a headlamp just incase you have to change one at night.
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:03:07 PM EST
[#9]
I drive steel wheels and always will. Driving my pos right off the highway and changing it elsewhere. Fuck changing tires on the highway.
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:03:09 PM EST
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:04:32 PM EST
[#11]
Last time I had to change a tire it was on the interstate during a snowstorm in slippers, sweats, and a hoodie. No gloves. Good times.
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:06:18 PM EST
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No impact wrench? if you really want to sure, but keep in mind the rechargeable batteries lose charge over time even if you're not using it. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:07:58 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nah, just keep driving until your tire catches on fire. That’s how we do things on ARF. . my old supervisor did that. TPS light was on, but drove on it anyway so she wouldn't miss a meeting.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:08:10 PM EST
[#14]
19mm socket, 1/2 inch breaker bar, 1/2 inch drive ratchet with 4 inch extension, the oem jack, spare with air is all I need, and it's all in the vehicle.
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:08:25 PM EST
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I would also throw in a headlamp just incase you have to change one at night. gloves, too. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:08:57 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: my old supervisor did that. TPS light was on, but drove on it anyway so she wouldn't miss a meeting. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/140241/tempImageOKkGQf_jpg-1683394.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/140241/tempImagexJ4oby_jpg-1683398.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/140241/tempImageCt3b2X_jpg-1683399.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Nah, just keep driving until your tire catches on fire. That's how we do things on ARF. . my old supervisor did that. TPS light was on, but drove on it anyway so she wouldn't miss a meeting. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/140241/tempImageOKkGQf_jpg-1683394.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/140241/tempImagexJ4oby_jpg-1683398.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/140241/tempImageCt3b2X_jpg-1683399.JPG story on the mirror? |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:09:46 PM EST
[#17]
Learned my lesson earlier this year with my Tacoma. with a flat tire the stock jack bottle was too short to use on the frame rail, didn't have blocks of wood. And it was too tall to go on the front cross member with the truck being lowered 3 or 4" thanks to the flat tire
Started to think, what type of jack do big trucks use? Like a Ford F-250? A: A Ford F-250 jack. Now I have my bases covered. The jack handle is 6 feet long, can stay relatively safe from traffic and still jack the truck up. It's a mechanical bottle jack, no hydraulic oil to leak all over the damn place. Jack and wood takes up a lot of space in my tool box, big deal That Ford jack will reach higher but the higher it gets the more unstable it is. Ergo the wood. For every 1" of height the wood adds is 1" less I have to jack up with the jack. Wood acts like a larger base adding stability  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:10:28 PM EST
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I would also throw in a headlamp just incase you have to change one at night. This is very good advice. I've used mine scads of times. If I pick up a nail or screw I can actually plug a tire faster than I can change one out. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:10:58 PM EST
[#19]
Milwaukee M18 High Torque Master Race checking in
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:14:48 PM EST
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Learned my lesson earlier this year with my Tacoma. with a flat tire the stock jack bottle was too short to use on the frame rail, didn't have blocks of wood. And it was too tall to go on the front cross member with the truck being lowered 3 or 4" thanks to the flat tire Started to think, what type of jack do big trucks use? Like a Ford F-250? A: A Ford F-250 jack. Now I have my bases covered. The jack handle is 6 feet long, can stay relatively safe from traffic and still jack the truck up. It's a mechanical bottle jack, no hydraulic oil to leak all over the damn place. Jack and wood takes up a lot of space in my tool box, big deal That Ford jack will reach higher but the higher it gets the more unstable it is. Ergo the wood. For every 1" of height the wood adds is 1" less I have to jack up with the jack. Wood acts like a larger base adding stability https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/59119/pc5_jpg-1683395.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/59119/pc6_jpg-1683393.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/59119/pc7_jpg-1683401.JPG where'd you get the jack? |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:15:43 PM EST
[#21]
An orange Homer bucket lid in the trunk makes for a fine kneeling pad, and doubles for a warning flag if you're changing a tire on the travel lane side of the car.
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:17:16 PM EST
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Learned my lesson earlier this year with my Tacoma. with a flat tire the stock jack bottle was too short to use on the frame rail, didn't have blocks of wood. And it was too tall to go on the front cross member with the truck being lowered 3 or 4" thanks to the flat tire Started to think, what type of jack do big trucks use? Like a Ford F-250? A: A Ford F-250 jack. Now I have my bases covered. The jack handle is 6 feet long, can stay relatively safe from traffic and still jack the truck up. It's a mechanical bottle jack, no hydraulic oil to leak all over the damn place. Jack and wood takes up a lot of space in my tool box, big deal That Ford jack will reach higher but the higher it gets the more unstable it is. Ergo the wood. For every 1" of height the wood adds is 1" less I have to jack up with the jack. Wood acts like a larger base adding stability Great idea on the f-250 jack, I'll check them out for my tacoma |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:19:45 PM EST
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Learned my lesson earlier this year with my Tacoma. with a flat tire the stock jack bottle was too short to use on the frame rail, didn't have blocks of wood. And it was too tall to go on the front cross member with the truck being lowered 3 or 4" thanks to the flat tire Started to think, what type of jack do big trucks use? Like a Ford F-250? A: A Ford F-250 jack. Now I have my bases covered. The jack handle is 6 feet long, can stay relatively safe from traffic and still jack the truck up. It's a mechanical bottle jack, no hydraulic oil to leak all over the damn place. Jack and wood takes up a lot of space in my tool box, big deal That Ford jack will reach higher but the higher it gets the more unstable it is. Ergo the wood. For every 1" of height the wood adds is 1" less I have to jack up with the jack. Wood acts like a larger base adding stability https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/59119/pc5_jpg-1683395.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/59119/pc6_jpg-1683393.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/59119/pc7_jpg-1683401.JPG Yup. Ive always been impressed with the jacks that come with 250's/350's. I have the factory one as well as another bottle jack in the toolbox. A nice piece of 2x10 or 2x12 is always handy as well. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:21:15 PM EST
[#24]
If I can find the nail, I will just plug the tire.
I always carry a compressor and plug kit. Major damage, time to bust out the spare. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:27:13 PM EST
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: where'd you get the jack? This is what to look for, I got mine $65? or so. Prices vary on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2020-FORD-F-250-F350-Heavy-Duty-Bottle-Jack-Set-1U5A-17A078-BA/193739909170?epid=1122233729&hash=item2d1bcc6832:g:7JAAAOSwcuVfpZp9 Another plus these are made in Canada, it's not Chinese crap. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:28:47 PM EST
[#26]
What kind of stupid fuck doesn’t just tow another car behind them?
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:29:01 PM EST
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: eBay This is what to look for, I got mine $65? or so. Prices vary on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2020-FORD-F-250-F350-Heavy-Duty-Bottle-Jack-Set-1U5A-17A078-BA/193739909170?epid=1122233729&hash=item2d1bcc6832:g:7JAAAOSwcuVfpZp9 Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: where'd you get the jack? This is what to look for, I got mine $65? or so. Prices vary on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2020-FORD-F-250-F350-Heavy-Duty-Bottle-Jack-Set-1U5A-17A078-BA/193739909170?epid=1122233729&hash=item2d1bcc6832:g:7JAAAOSwcuVfpZp9 10-4 |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:31:10 PM EST
[#28]
LOL you guys are ridiculous with your trunk full of shit. floor jacks and spare head lights.
Been driving since 86 and have had 1 fucking flat. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:31:17 PM EST
[#29]
Plug kit, side cutters to pull the nail, blade to cut the plug,and portable compressor. Also good spare, jack, shipping blanket to kneel on and 4 way.
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:32:18 PM EST
[#30]
Runflats ftw
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:32:49 PM EST
[#31]
Had my wheels powder coated a few months back, guy that put them back on must've torqued them to about 200 ft/lbs. I snapped the four way trying to loosen them. My brother had to come with a breaker bar but forgot a pipe for leverage. Still had a hard time removing them. A few days later I re-torqued everything to proper specs.
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:33:05 PM EST
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Cellphone battery dead and no charger? Should of called roadside assistance and had them change it for you. It's like a dollar a month. Men change their own tires |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:35:17 PM EST
[#33]
It’s beyond me why anyone would leave the house with a flat tire
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Posted: 11/13/2020 9:40:56 PM EST
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Had my wheels powder coated a few months back, guy that put them back on must've torqued them to about 200 ft/lbs. I snapped the four way trying to loosen them. My brother had to come with a breaker bar but forgot a pipe for leverage. Still had a hard time removing them. A few days later I re-torqued everything to proper specs. Torque wrenches are for amateur's. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:01:30 PM EST
[#35]
5 min?!? What did you do for the other 4:58?
 New Formula 1 Pit Stop World Record (1.82s / Red Bull Racing / 2019 Brazilian GP) |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:04:18 PM EST
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: eBay This is what to look for, I got mine $65? or so. Prices vary on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2020-FORD-F-250-F350-Heavy-Duty-Bottle-Jack-Set-1U5A-17A078-BA/193739909170?epid=1122233729&hash=item2d1bcc6832:g:7JAAAOSwcuVfpZp9 Another plus these are made in Canada, it's not Chinese crap. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: where'd you get the jack? This is what to look for, I got mine $65? or so. Prices vary on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2020-FORD-F-250-F350-Heavy-Duty-Bottle-Jack-Set-1U5A-17A078-BA/193739909170?epid=1122233729&hash=item2d1bcc6832:g:7JAAAOSwcuVfpZp9 Another plus these are made in Canada, it's not Chinese crap. canadia, eh? |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:04:22 PM EST
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Runflats ftw Gross. Why get tires that are shit 99.999999% of the time just for the off chance you get a flat? |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:08:48 PM EST
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Torque wrenches are for amateur's. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Had my wheels powder coated a few months back, guy that put them back on must've torqued them to about 200 ft/lbs. I snapped the four way trying to loosen them. My brother had to come with a breaker bar but forgot a pipe for leverage. Still had a hard time removing them. A few days later I re-torqued everything to proper specs. Torque wrenches are for amateur's. 15 or 20 ugga duggas should be enough torque for any wheel. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:19:05 PM EST
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: This is very good advice. I've used mine scads of times. If I pick up a nail or screw I can actually plug a tire faster than I can change one out. Yep I have a plug kit and a small compressor in my truck. I actually carry a small version in my pack for my motorcycles too. So easy just plugging a problem, adding a little air if you catch it soon enough and just being on your way. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:28:52 PM EST
[#40]
Quoted: And on a Friday the 13th of all days, just my fucking luck that a nail hits my brand new tire that I only bought two months ago. It was not fun changing the wheel on the side of the freeway but I got it done in 5 minutes because I always came prepared for this and it paid off. Instead of the garbage spare donut and widowmaker jacks I have actual proper jack, a junkyard wheel exactly like the other wheels and a breaker bar. Don't rely on what just came with your car. I have a cell phone and a AAA card. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:38:34 PM EST
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No impact wrench? This. I have one that plugs into the cigarette lighter. Not super powerful but gets the job done |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:38:41 PM EST
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Gross. Why get tires that are shit 99.999999% of the time just for the off chance you get a flat? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Runflats ftw Gross. Why get tires that are shit 99.999999% of the time just for the off chance you get a flat? I dunno... OEM shit. I haven’t noticed any issues.  And I drive it like I stole it. Previous cars had Z/ W ratings, small trunks and baby spare tires. I’ll take no spare and having tires that can handle actually being driven on. And if I get a puncture? Keep on keeping on Granted, I’d prefer to have soft rubber in the summer, but I’ll give that up for the trade offs listed. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:40:41 PM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Learned my lesson earlier this year with my Tacoma. with a flat tire the stock jack bottle was too short to use on the frame rail, didn't have blocks of wood. And it was too tall to go on the front cross member with the truck being lowered 3 or 4" thanks to the flat tire Started to think, what type of jack do big trucks use? Like a Ford F-250? A: A Ford F-250 jack. Now I have my bases covered. The jack handle is 6 feet long, can stay relatively safe from traffic and still jack the truck up. It's a mechanical bottle jack, no hydraulic oil to leak all over the damn place. Jack and wood takes up a lot of space in my tool box, big deal That Ford jack will reach higher but the higher it gets the more unstable it is. Ergo the wood. For every 1" of height the wood adds is 1" less I have to jack up with the jack. Wood acts like a larger base adding stability https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/59119/pc5_jpg-1683395.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/59119/pc6_jpg-1683393.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/59119/pc7_jpg-1683401.JPG |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:40:43 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a cell phone and a AAA card. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: And on a Friday the 13th of all days, just my fucking luck that a nail hits my brand new tire that I only bought two months ago. It was not fun changing the wheel on the side of the freeway but I got it done in 5 minutes because I always came prepared for this and it paid off. Instead of the garbage spare donut and widowmaker jacks I have actual proper jack, a junkyard wheel exactly like the other wheels and a breaker bar. Don't rely on what just came with your car. I have a cell phone and a AAA card. Yup. I can change a tire just fine. I pay a yearly fee mostly so I can have the tow available, of course I'll call them to change my tire, slim jim a door, jump the battery, et. al. In any case, my car is AWD and using the spare with my aftermarket wheels and tires will likely burn up my center differential, and my wife's car doesn't even have a spare. So I'll call AAA for a tow. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:42:42 PM EST
[#45]
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:43:56 PM EST
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Cellphone battery dead and no charger? Should of called roadside assistance and had them change it for you. It's like a dollar a month. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:49:38 PM EST
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Don't forget a piece of carpet for that hot ass asphalt. Money well spent. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:52:50 PM EST
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I dunno... OEM shit. I haven’t noticed any issues. And I drive it like I stole it. Previous cars had Z/ W ratings, small trunks and baby spare tires. I’ll take no spare and having tires that can handle actually being driven on. And if I get a puncture? Keep on keeping on Granted, I’d prefer to have soft rubber in the summer, but I’ll give that up for the trade offs listed. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Runflats ftw Gross. Why get tires that are shit 99.999999% of the time just for the off chance you get a flat? I dunno... OEM shit. I haven’t noticed any issues. And I drive it like I stole it. Previous cars had Z/ W ratings, small trunks and baby spare tires. I’ll take no spare and having tires that can handle actually being driven on. And if I get a puncture? Keep on keeping on Granted, I’d prefer to have soft rubber in the summer, but I’ll give that up for the trade offs listed. Conventional tires offer better ride, better performance, less unsprung weight and a chance of repairing the tire instead of automatically having to replace it. Most manufacturers give you tire options other than runflat. I either carry a spare and give up a couple cubic feet in luggage space or rely on good luck and roadside assistance. |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:54:56 PM EST
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That's why you use the jack under the axle or LCA in front IFS. Even with 35"+ tires the stock Toyota jack is plenty. this works if you don't have a flat tire, otherwise the jack is too tall, and there's the no flat level surface issue. With the wood I could drive the flat onto the wood to raise it a few inches and the standard jack might work, but I didn't have the blocks of wood at the time  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/13/2020 10:55:20 PM EST
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What kind of stupid fuck doesn't just tow another car behind them? How is this not the best post of the month? 
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