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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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Getting Excursion on jack stands

This may be a stupid question, but I was wondering what was the best way to get an Excursion on jack stands. I need to rotate the tires and a few other things. Doesn't look like there is room on the axle for a jack and a jack stand due to the shock mounts. Everything I've read says not to jack from the differential. I haven't really studied the front yet. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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Just rotated my tires.

On the front, you can jack where the blocker beam bolts to the frame if you have a long enough jack.

Or you can do what I do (and have been for 30+ years) and jack on the diff.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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Just rotated my tires.

On the front, you can jack where the blocker beam bolts to the frame if you have a long enough jack.

Or you can do what I do (and have been for 30+ years) and jack on the diff.
Thanks for your help. I used to jack my expedition from the differential with no apparent problem. Just wanted to make sure.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 11:41 PM
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I have also heard that you should not do it, but I have never heard why.

I have also never heard of anyone getting into trouble by using the diff.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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I just use my Hi-Lift on the front tow hooks to get jackstands under my truck. . .I do get strange looks from the neighbors each time though...
 
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