I usually rotate my own tires, but I don’t trust scissor jacks. My floor jack probably won’t lift high enough to get a tire off the ground, and stacking blocks under it sounds like a hassle.
Even if I do that, there’s no room for a jack stand at the lift point.
Looking for recommendations on how to lift the truck for a full tire rotation—not just changing one tire. Should I just get a bunch of bottle jacks?
3-ton floor jack and 3-ton jack stands—you’ll be fine.
Leighton said:
3-ton floor jack and 3-ton jack stands—you’ll be fine.
The problem is once the jack is at the lift point, there’s no room for a jack stand. Also, I think the jack needs to extend 24 inches off the ground, which seems like a lot for a standard floor jack.
But if you’ve done it, I feel better about trying it.
@Juno
I use the Daytona 3-ton low-profile jack from Harbor Freight—it lifts to 23 1/8 inches with no issues.
For rotations, I use the spare: take off one tire, put the spare on. Move to the next, put the removed tire there, and keep going until you’ve swapped all four. That way, you only need one jack.
@Hartley
Oh wow, never thought of that—great idea!
Juno said:
@Hartley
Oh wow, never thought of that—great idea!
Seems like everybody uses the same jack, lol. I have the Daytona 3-ton low-profile too. The jack that comes with the truck is trash, so you’ll be fine with a 3-ton.
@Leighton
Daytona 3-ton gang checking in—mine’s still going strong after six years. If there’s anything worth buying at Harbor Freight, it’s their floor jacks.
Drew said:
@Leighton
Daytona 3-ton gang checking in—mine’s still going strong after six years. If there’s anything worth buying at Harbor Freight, it’s their floor jacks.
Same here, had mine forever. Also stubbed my toe on it more times than I can count…
@Hartley
I bought this jack just for tire rotations—works great!
@Hartley
This is the way.
@Hartley
Is the spare full-size and on the same rim?
@Juno
The whole frame is a lift point—just don’t do anything dumb.
Tyler said:
@Juno
The whole frame is a lift point—just don’t do anything dumb.
Sounds like a ‘Hold my beer’ moment waiting to happen…
@Juno
Two floor jacks would make it easier.
Just start making random FORScan changes in all modules—should lift it right up. 
Honestly, you already answered your own question. If your current floor jack won’t lift high enough, you need a taller one. I had the same problem—luckily, my dad had a spare that worked, so he gave it to me.
And yeah, scissor jacks are garbage. First time I used mine, I bent the hook on the rod just trying to turn it. Terrible design.
@Thea
Get this adapter on Amazon. You can use a regular ratchet wrench—or an impact wrench if you keep one in your truck, like I do.
I respect the ‘do it yourself’ attitude, but this seems like a lot of effort and risk for something a tire shop or dealership would do for cheap.
Hartley said:
I respect the ‘do it yourself’ attitude, but this seems like a lot of effort and risk for something a tire shop or dealership would do for cheap.
I see both sides. It’s nice to handle things yourself, and sometimes it’s cheaper (like changing a cabin air filter). But my dealer does tire rotations for $18, plus a free car wash. After that, I just let them do it.
@Jaime
For me, the time alone isn’t worth it. Add in the cost of a jack, jack stands, and tools if you don’t already have them, and it makes even less sense.