Jacking up Safely
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Jacking up Safely
Where do you guys put jacks and jack stands when jacking up your trucks? I know people say don't put it on the I beam suspension. I have to use a block of wood just to get my jack to come close to reaching the frame. I am on stock height with 31 inch tires.
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From: Des Moines, Washington
One front wheel, somewhere under the spring and shock.
Both front wheels, either one at a time as above with a jack stand under the frame or centered under the engine cross member.
For the rear, centered on the pumpkin or at whichever end needs to be in the air.
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On the front, go from under the large bolt head where the radius arm and Ibeam come together. Or from the center frame under the oil pan. It is possible to lift from closer to center on the ibeam, but difficult as it likes to pivot.
On the Rear, either under the diff, the shock mount, or between the ubolts out on the end.
On the Rear, either under the diff, the shock mount, or between the ubolts out on the end.
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