My apologies if this already covered but I couldn’t find my answer by searching. Does anyone have recommendations for a floor jack for my LR3 with 265/60 18’s and the stock air suspension? I’d like mainly to be able to easily change tires and am unsure in particular if 18” is enough travel or if I need more. Thanks.

 

I have a 2 ton with 18.5" max lift - Never needed more

For tire changes, I lift from under each control arm - less fighting w/ wheel droop

 

I have a 3 ton from Harbor Freight that I got to work on a Volvo I used to have a couple years ago. If my driveway wasn't so steep I could probably get one whole side off the ground. It does go high enough to get either the front or rear tires off the ground at the same time.

 

I use the 3 ton Pittsburgh jack from harbor freight with no issues.

 

You said floor jack. I have the (orange) Daytona 3 ton model from Harbor Freight. When placed on the frame right in the middle between front and rear wheels, it can lift both of them off the ground no problem . It extends high enough to use the tall 4 ton jack stands at the second or third setting. I would guess at least 18-20 inches high.

For scheduled brake service or suspension work when all four wheel need to be off the ground, I use the 7,000lb Automotive Quickjack. It lifts the whole car a true 24 inches and has always seemed very stable when fully raised.

For fluid changes, I use 4 of those plastic ramps. It gets all wheels raised and makes the car level for checking fluid levels in the transfer case and diffs more accurate.

When working on the interior, I usually wind up lowering the car so it is easier to get in and out.

Hope this helps.

Jeff