Re: RE: Jack Stands

From: droo (03dakotacc4.7_4x4@comcast.net)
Date: Wed Dec 31 2003 - 17:28:55 EST


On Wed, 31 Dec 2003 14:59:57 -0500, Peter Grace <pgrace@fierymoon.com>
wrote:

>
> OK, so if I jack up on the lowermost part of the suspension (excluding
> the part that actually comes out of the differential gear) I should be
> jacking on the control arm in which case I'm fine?
>
> My common sense warning popped on when I was looking under the truck for
> appropriate jack points -- generally speaking, metal bars that look too
> small to hold 4000+ pounds should not be places to put jack stands.. I
> wasn't sure where exactly on the suspension was safe though -- now I
> think I know!

It wouldn't be holding 4000+ pounds unless all the wheels come off the
ground. I think somewhere around 1000 pounds would be appropriate.

-- 
-Droo

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