Jack point stupid question
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Jack point stupid question
Ok, I'm about to start the process of replacing the ball joints on my 02 Ex 4x4, and I can't even get to the first step without a stupid question! Where do I jack the thing up from? It looks like it won't be too big of a problem on the passenger side, but the drivers side has no room for a jack and stand. The book says not to use the diff, so where do I jack it up from?
Feeling really stupid right now....
Curt.
Feeling really stupid right now....
Curt.
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Depends on what you are working on too.
wheels staying on?
Heavy duty suv ramps.
If i still want more room i will then lift from the front crash bar to get tons more room up front.
Otherwise, front crash bar can lift whole front end, rear axle under ubolts for leaf spring (many use the diff as well).
Use jack stands of sufficient capacity. Their rating is typically PER PAIR.
I got 6-ton stands from northern tool along with 3.5 ton floor jack.
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wheels staying on?
Heavy duty suv ramps.
If i still want more room i will then lift from the front crash bar to get tons more room up front.
Otherwise, front crash bar can lift whole front end, rear axle under ubolts for leaf spring (many use the diff as well).
Use jack stands of sufficient capacity. Their rating is typically PER PAIR.
I got 6-ton stands from northern tool along with 3.5 ton floor jack.
Sent from my Sprint PC36100 using IB AutoGroup
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Thanks
I had no idea what the "crash bar" is, so I looked it up. If it can keep cars from going under the truck in a frontal crash, I guess it could lift the front too. I think I'll try that and see what happens.
Thanks!
Curt
Thanks!
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Hi-lift jacks are not stable enough for use as a primary jack.
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I have always used the pumpkin, pull tire, then install said 6ton jack stand under leaf sping u bolts
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Where exactly would you place the lifting thumb of the Hi-Lift jack on your EX? The only place I can think of using it would be inside the hitch opening and I agree that the Hi-Lifts are way too unstable to be used as primary maintenance jacks, pretty small baseplate footprint on those jacks. I would look to using a typical floor jack, 3.5+ ton on the diffs, even with your 6" lift and 37" tires the diffs are only 2.5" higher than stock. You may need taller jackstands to brace up your frame with that much lift though.
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However, as has been previously stated, terrible choice (safety wise) for use as a maintenance jack. If it's your only choice, make sure you always chock your tires and have jackstands at the ready to be immediately put under the axle.
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Last edited by Stewart_H; Feb 20, 2014 at 11:29 AM.
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