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Old Feb 1, 2021 | 06:17 PM
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Rear drivers side jack location

What’s the best location for the jack to replace a flat on the rear drivers side? I can’t seem to find a spot low enough, the jack that came with the vehicle didn’t lift it enough to get the job done. Pictures would be appreciated thank you!!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2021 | 08:14 AM
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Under the axle?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2021 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by sailfish24
What’s the best location for the jack to replace a flat on the rear drivers side? I can’t seem to find a spot low enough, the jack that came with the vehicle didn’t lift it enough to get the job done. Pictures would be appreciated thank you!!
Where did you have the jack placed that didn't give enough lift to change the flat tire?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2021 | 10:41 AM
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Where did you have the jack placed that didn't give enough lift to change the flat tire?
Also do you have stock tires or are they larger?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2021 | 11:33 AM
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Here's how I have done all work that requires me to lift the truck.
Step 1: Use jack under the differential pumpkin and lift to desired height
Step 2: Place jack stand under the axle tube at desired height
Step 3: Lower the jack until truck sits properly on the jack stand
Step 4: Setup the jack as an additional support under the differential pumpkin.
Step 5: Work on EX




 
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Old Feb 2, 2021 | 12:24 PM
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i threw out the stupid scizor thingy and put a BIG RED brand 20 Ton bottle jack inside the right rear kick panel storage area, it fits like a glove.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2021 | 12:48 PM
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I ditched the factory bottle jack as well. I have this in the truck all the time. Serves as jack & locks to become a jack stand while on the road.


 
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Old Feb 2, 2021 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by unleashd
I ditched the factory bottle jack as well.
Eh, mine didnt have a bottle jack it had a stupid scizor lift piece of crap like smaller vehicles come with, just bigger than most of them, there was a factory bottle jack?
 
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Originally Posted by MasterX
Eh, mine didnt have a bottle jack it had a stupid scizor lift piece of crap like smaller vehicles come with, just bigger than most of them, there was a factory bottle jack?

Yeah, the EXs came with a mechanical screw type bottle style jack, the scissor jack that you had must have found it own way onboard your ex federal wagon. My ex Army EX didn't have its factory jack when I looked at it, I had the dealership pull the jack from another EX to put into mine before I would sign for it.
 
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