What are some good spots for jacking?
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Frame rails just behind there, and the rear axle. See where the lift is supporting below. You can jack it up using that spot with the circular bulge/hole right between your red circles too, then jack stands under the frame.
The owners manual has diagrams as well.
To answer directly *do not* use the circled positions in the first post. Those arms tilt down as the suspension drops out and you’d be highly likely to slip off the jack.
To answer directly *do not* use the circled positions in the first post. Those arms tilt down as the suspension drops out and you’d be highly likely to slip off the jack.
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Yep
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Based on the manual, can I raised the vehicle height then turn off the AHC and the engine? I was just thinking that if the vehicle is at its maximum height, it'll be easier to replace brake pads/rotors. One other question, do I need to open the brake fluid reservoir? Some videos I saw say yes, some say no, and some say to check the reservoir if it will overflow.
My truck lightly crushed that structure in the center. I won’t jack from there anymore without removing the skids and skid support spine first. By then you are at the frame crossmember and that is very solid.
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So, you would recommend jacking from the crossmember and then just put a jack stand right next to it?
Ideally jack from the frame.
Though there's certainly instances where that's not ideal or possible, like when trying to locate a jack stand in that position.
Depending on need, I'll jack from the middle of the frame to lift a whole side. Or LCA frame pickup point or LCA themselves.. To @bloc 's point, the LCA is irregular so take appropriate precautions. I use a deformable jack pad when doing so to make sure there's no slipping.
This middle point is not a jacking point. It does not have enough structure.
Though there's certainly instances where that's not ideal or possible, like when trying to locate a jack stand in that position.
Depending on need, I'll jack from the middle of the frame to lift a whole side. Or LCA frame pickup point or LCA themselves.. To @bloc 's point, the LCA is irregular so take appropriate precautions. I use a deformable jack pad when doing so to make sure there's no slipping.
This middle point is not a jacking point. It does not have enough structure.
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Yes, that's what the manual shows but if I put my jack there, do I just simply put my jack stand slightly behind it?
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My concern about the center point is that (and I believed) it has the skid plate and I'll have to remove it to avoid damage which means a lot of work.
At least check the brake fluid reservoir after you retract each caliper’s pistons. If no brake fluid has ever been added, it should not overflow. But checking is an easy way to avoid a big mess.
Combo jack stand + jacks are amazing for 200 work. I have a pair like these and they really make safe jacking easy.
I would say in the bathroom when the wifey isn’t around.
I’ll see myself out…
I’ll see myself out…