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Old 04-24-2015, 09:26 PM
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What are some tips or precautions that should be taken when working under your Jeep? Yes, some if not all are common sense, but a refresher is always nice. Help me, and others who come along this thread to learn how to work under their Jeep safely. Post advices, do's and do not's, safety precautions, equipments, etc.
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Jack stands and a level surface
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Wear a helmet with a face mask! I always hit my head on stuff down there
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Be sure to lower the lift onto the safety locks

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Safety goggles too! I had mud debris stuck in my eye ball for over 12 hours. I almost went to the doctor until I watched you tube and used a q-tip to get it out.
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Originally Posted by karmynsbeep
Be sure to lower the lift onto the safety locks
Yep. And jackstands, too!



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Jack stands and a level surface
And place removed tires under the Jeep, if practical, to catch it should it fall.

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Safety goggles too! I had mud debris stuck in my eye ball for over 12 hours. I almost went to the doctor until I watched you tube and used a q-tip to get it out.
Better yet, give the Jeep a good belly bath ...

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Where can you safely jack up and leave your jack stand under below the JK?
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Originally Posted by KVJK08
Where can you safely jack up and leave your jack stand under below the JK?
For something less than a vehicle lift? I like to use the axle tubes, unless they need to droop for the work I'm doing. Then I use the frame rails, just aft of front wheels, and forward of rear wheels. Be careful on passenger rear for the gas tank skid. If I can do the job one axle at a time, then I do.
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I 2nd putting tire under jeep to catch fall--

Get good quality jack stands--

I leave my trolly jack up as a safety
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Are e - brakes pulled and wheels chocked when lifting the jeep either ends?


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