Getting ready to remove entire front axle where should I place the jack stands so that the front suspension hangs?
Front axle
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Been several years, but want to say we put several jack stands on the frame behind the front DS/PS tires. Chock blocked the rears. Raised enough to get the tires off, removed the axle side of the control arms, un-did the lower part of the shock bolts.
Watch for the brake lines, ABS lines, breathers, locker wiring. (if equip'd)
Watch for the brake lines, ABS lines, breathers, locker wiring. (if equip'd)
I like a large pair just behind the lower control arm mounts.
Just swapped axle, jack stands/lift on frame rails per brosky. Then used the same set up for removal/install with two jackstands and furniture dollies. Pics below.
Couple of tips, Have some ratchet straps on hand to pull thing into alignment and don't tighten any suspension hardware tell the Reg is setting on the ground with it's own weight on the suspension and to factory torque specs. 127 FP for the panhard and control arms.
Party on
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Check the FSM for torques. One of the track bar (panhard) locations is MUCH higher than the others. If you use anti-seize, torques will be affected. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.Couple of tips, Have some ratchet straps on hand to pull thing into alignment and don't tighten any suspension hardware tell the Reg is setting on the ground with it's own weight on the suspension and to factory torque specs. 127 FP for the panhard and control arms.
Party on
Just did this a few weeks ago.
The rear control arm bolt is 3 lb higher, kind of mute. I never use anti-seize or loctite but I live in dry place were thing don't rust much
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Agreed.Just did this a few weeks ago.View attachment 2357196View attachment 2357198
The rear control arm bolt is 3 lb higher, kind of mute. I never use anti-seize or loctite but I live in dry place were thing don't rust much
I was actually thinking of the one for the REAR lateral control rod (track bar/panhard bar) where it attached to the axle housing. That location is 187 LB-FT, the other end is 130 LB-FT.