In this article, we are going to talk about a theme 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 Tundra is important. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first explain the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Toyota Tundra, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Toyota Tundra?

So we start our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. In actual fact, nevertheless generally speaking most Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra : The first type of jack, the most classic 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 positioned 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 Tundra : It uses exactly similar process as the jack seen earlier, 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 Tundra : This form 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 less difficult to utilise and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Toyota Tundra?

We will now start the part that definitely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Toyota Tundra? It might seem simple, but based on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Toyota Tundra cars are set up 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 Tundra or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may possibly replace based on the year and the finish of your Toyota Tundra:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Toyota Tundra. 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 location, your jack might 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 Tundra is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will find 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 Tundra?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Toyota Tundra. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Toyota Tundra, the process remains similar. This process might seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Toyota Tundra, 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.
  • Begin 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 find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Toyota Tundra, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

To discover more tips on the Toyota Tundra, take a look at the Toyota Tundra category.