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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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Instructions for relocating the jack.

Sorry, I can't add the "r" in instructions in the subject line.

I have been asked by a few people here for this so here you go.

Facing your truck, look down to the right front. You will see a hole (open area). It's the only place under the hood this will work.
Take your jack with the bracket it came with and place it down that hole at an angle with the bracket holes facing the front of the truck. You will see how the 2 mounting holes on the bracket almost match up to the bracket that the radiator is on. You will have to bend the 2 areas were the holes are on the bracket to match the area you will drill your holes.
Make sure that the big wing nut on the jack is facing the left side (pass. side) of the truck for easy jack removal.
I unhooked that small hose from the reserve tank to get it out the way to work.
Hold the jack in place so it fits nice in that area and the holes line up on the radiator bracket. Mark your holes. You can drill them with a normal drill, but it was not easy. You will need to drill a small pilot hole first. If you can get your hands on an angled drill it would be easier.
Just drill your holes and mount the jack with 2 stainless steal bolts. **Make sure you have it low enough as to not hit your hood when you close it!!**
Don't forget to put that hose back. I don't think this will work if you have 4 wheel drive. No room in that area.
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Last edited by Dupuis; Mar 30, 2004 at 05:04 PM.
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