Does someone have pic of underside of truck where they could point out the jack points? If not, could someone please explain them. Also, where to put jackstands.

Thanks

 

Not a dumb question at all, you have to start somewhere.

I don't have any pics, sorry. As long as you have the proper weight-rated jack and stands, you will be safe by placing them along the frame rails (if you look under your truck, they extend the length of the truck, and are covered with a sticky black compound that is a pain to get off your hands, so be careful).

As far a placement, it would depend on what you are doing. For instance, if you want to rotate/replace your tires on one side, jack the truck in the middle of the frame rail on the side you want lifted, and carefully position a jack stand under the frame-rail near each tire. Ease the jack down so that the weight of the truck rests on the stands, not the jack.

Don't get under the truck with just the jack!!! Hope this helps. I'm sure someone else will have more things to add.

 

And I was all ready to slam you for asking a stupid question. I have wonder that myself......GOOD question!!

 

I'm guessing because mine isn't here but it should be in your owners manual. And I second that on DB's statement about getting under the truck. Safety first, ALWAYS.

 

Don't make the mistake of putting the jack under the differential; not a good idea!

Stick with the frame rails and check the owner's manual.

 

That wasn't even in the top 100 stupid questions.

The only stupid question is the one you DON'T ask.

99% of the folks on here are genuinely friendly and helpful, so feel free to bend an ear or two if you need some help.

I know I'm gonna.

Later,

 

There was a lamented sheet stuck inside my bottlejack container that showed the rear jackpoint as the axle.(Not the Differential though).

Like DB said, I jack up midways of the frame place one jackstand at the front of the frame just behind the front tire. I put the rear one under the axle. My jackstands are 'U" shaped to help 'seat' the axle, like the bottlejack but moreso.

If you use the bottlejack put a piece of wood under it, you won't have to crank as far and it will increase the lift range.

I use a hydraulic jack on wheels but, I still use wood under it because I have an agregreate driveway and the jack wants to roll because of the way it lifts and it won't because of the bumpy surface so the connection would slide off the frame if the wood didn't allow the wheels to move.

I pop the wheels off every couple of months to get at that brake dust.

 

That is a good question. 90% of the time I use the frame of the truck to jack it up. I always take my time jacking it up to make sure it's done properly.

I beg to differ on that, some people ask such dumb questions you want to smack them.

 

I have often wondered that same thing..........but have not asked.

Thanks for asking it, and thanks to everyone else for answering. I know I definitely learn something new on this forum every day.

JC

 

BTW -

When I was searching around for end links I noticed that Prothane makes pads that fit on jacks and jackstands. Might have to order some to soften the metal to metal contact a little.

 

I just rotated my tires at a friends (mechanic's) gargage
he jacked the front end up center on a floor jack and then each
side at the back axle as we rotated..... Nobody underneath so
we didn't use jackstands ... But I suppose most peeps
don't have TWO floor jacks huh?


His lift had swing in arms that did not come close to fitting under
the "L" with the ground effects, so be VERY careful if you
ever take it to a garage to have work donw. My friend
said the "L" was the first vehicle he had seen that his jack
wouldn't fit.

Better safe than sorry (or DEAD!)

 

ummmm whats a jack stand?......lol...j/k..couldnt resist! but it was a good question! I learned something today!