Hello all! I like to change my own oil and rotate the tires at the same time. I find it easiest to place my jack under the differential and place my jack stands on either side. The front solid axle is very short on the drivers side. Can I safely place a jack stand on the short side of the front solid axle? My truck is a '15 F350. Thanks,

Ron

 

Actually I do believe this address in the owners manual as to the best locations to place your jack.

 

The picture is terrible, but thank you.

 

Old post... I know but I was researching this issue as on the F250/F350 (and probably others) there is not enough room on the front driver side to fit both a jack and a jack stand next to the front differential. So, very difficult to put a jack stand where Ford tells you to jack that part of the truck up in the manual. I won't use the differential only because I am paranoid. Found a product called "Powerbuilt 3 ton all in one Jack". It is a bottle jack with integrated jack stand so you can now jack and secure on the single steel pad location that Ford recommends. Thought this may help others who have the same issues.

 

Does it fit in that spot? The Spec says that its minimum height is 11 inches.
I have a 4x4, and my jack won't fit unless I drive the front left wheel up on a 2 x10.

I have the HD version of the combination jack & jack stand
Husky 6000 lb. 3-Ton Floor UniJack-620521 - The Home Depot

 

I use these

https://www.farmandfleet.com/product...yABEgJD3vD_BwE

 

Nutjob..... yes, the power built unijack fits there. I measured the clearance of my 2012 Super Duty crew cab before I picked up the jack. I have clearance of 11-1/2" and the unijack starts at 11" so all good. Used it yesterday it fit perfectly and lifted with no problem.

 

why not put your floor jack under the spring/shock mount?
That leaves room on the driveshaft for your jack stand?

On the '99 thru '07, the front "crash bar" under the bumper is where I put my floor jack. I then put jack stands on either side and/or under the spring/shock mount - depending on what I'm working on..

 

Misky... I figured the safest bet would be to use the jack point specified by Ford if at all possible... and the unijack enables me to do this. Otherwise a second option would to use other areas as you described.