In this article, we are going to talk about a topic that can be of use to most of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Toyota FJ Cruiser is essential. In truth, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first explain the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Toyota FJ Cruiser, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Toyota FJ Cruiser?
So we begin our article with the different types of jacks that exist. In truth, nevertheless generally speaking most Toyota FJ Cruiser will be equipped with the same sort of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:
- The single-arm screw jack for Toyota FJ Cruiser : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Toyota FJ Cruiser : It uses precisely similar basic principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
- The hydraulic jack for Toyota FJ Cruiser : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just provided with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much easier to employ and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and effective model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Toyota FJ Cruiser?
We will now commence the part that absolutely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Toyota FJ Cruiser? It may seem very easy, but based on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Toyota FJ Cruiser cars are supplied with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. If you have just bought your Toyota FJ Cruiser or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may replace based on the year and the finish of your Toyota FJ Cruiser:
- The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Toyota FJ Cruiser. To reach it, just lift the carpet in the trunk and you should find it and the spare tire.
- In the rear wheel arch: Similar but less traditional position, your jack may be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right part of your trunk.
- Last possible location for the jack on your Toyota FJ Cruiser is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, in most cases you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Toyota FJ Cruiser. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Toyota FJ Cruiser, the process remains similar. This process may seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Toyota FJ Cruiser, remember to engage the handbrake as well as a gear to lock your wheels.
- Unscrew the wheel nuts of the wheels you want to work on before lifting the car, in any other case you risk damaging the transmission.
- Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases locate a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Toyota FJ Cruiser, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you need more tutorials on the Toyota FJ Cruiser, go to our Toyota FJ Cruiser category.
