Using Jack Stand on Rear Axle
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Using Jack Stand on Rear Axle
Hello everybody-
just got done rotating my tires on my 16 F250 ccsb 4x4 and I used jack stands on my rear axle while I used the jack on the front axle. When I brought the truck down off the jack stands (first time using jack stands on this truck) I saw that they left little marks/divits on the rear axle. I had them between the wheel and the shock support and I can feel with my finger where the jack stand was supporting the truck. It doesn't seem anything major but I can surely point out to you exactly where the axle and the jack stand met. I'm sure this is a non issue but just wanted to check in here to make sure...
PS- no trailer attached (of course!) And nothing in the bed with a full tank of gas...so basically just the weight of the truck...
just got done rotating my tires on my 16 F250 ccsb 4x4 and I used jack stands on my rear axle while I used the jack on the front axle. When I brought the truck down off the jack stands (first time using jack stands on this truck) I saw that they left little marks/divits on the rear axle. I had them between the wheel and the shock support and I can feel with my finger where the jack stand was supporting the truck. It doesn't seem anything major but I can surely point out to you exactly where the axle and the jack stand met. I'm sure this is a non issue but just wanted to check in here to make sure...
PS- no trailer attached (of course!) And nothing in the bed with a full tank of gas...so basically just the weight of the truck...
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Was the cradle of the jackstand where the axle sat smooth or did it have something sticking up? Could always put like a small towel in it to keep that from happening (wouldn't think it would be necessary, but since it did happen, might as well next time)
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I just rotated my tires Friday the same way you described. My jack stands are shaped like a v to lock into axle tube and are smooth. Like was said use a towel or piece of cardboard if you're worried. I really don't think you have anything to worry about.
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My jack stands are V shaped too and I did have the axle centered on them. The towel idea is a good one. My biggest worry is if I took some of the finish off I don't want it to start rusting...
the truck has exactly 15,000 miles on it right now...so I've got another 335,000 until I buy a new truck.
the truck has exactly 15,000 miles on it right now...so I've got another 335,000 until I buy a new truck.
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they sell special plastic covers for your jack stands...
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/eni-965
but paint will still Crush..
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/eni-965
but paint will still Crush..
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Going to get the rubbers for next time! Thanks!
on another note- I locked my hubs manually while in 2wd to keep the front wheels from spinning when I torque them while off the ground...except the wheels spun anyways???? Any idea why? I know they were locked because the steering feels heavier when locked but why would the fronts still spin freely?
on another note- I locked my hubs manually while in 2wd to keep the front wheels from spinning when I torque them while off the ground...except the wheels spun anyways???? Any idea why? I know they were locked because the steering feels heavier when locked but why would the fronts still spin freely?
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Going to get the rubbers for next time! Thanks!
on another note- I locked my hubs manually while in 2wd to keep the front wheels from spinning when I torque them while off the ground...except the wheels spun anyways???? Any idea why? I know they were locked because the steering feels heavier when locked but why would the fronts still spin freely?
on another note- I locked my hubs manually while in 2wd to keep the front wheels from spinning when I torque them while off the ground...except the wheels spun anyways???? Any idea why? I know they were locked because the steering feels heavier when locked but why would the fronts still spin freely?
You need to put the transfer case in 4wd to lock everything up. Just locking the hubs only causes the axle and front driveshaft to spin. When I go to torque the front lugnuts I either use a block of wood like a wheel chock to keep or I lower the truck so the tires touch the ground just enough to keep them from spinning.
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